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15 June 2016, 03:08 PM
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Is it possible to rebuild a case/lugs
do we have the technology to rebuild a case....there are some lovely dials out there in horrendous, "guy learned what not to do on the polishing wheel while polishing your watch," cases. Can lugs be rebuilt? Can a case be taken back to NOS?
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15 June 2016, 04:51 PM
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"Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world's first bionic rolex...."
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15 June 2016, 04:52 PM
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With all the hassles and if one just intends to wear in good health, why not just buy one with a service case. Assuming price reflects it. I personally have no problem wearing a good nice vintage with service case. Nice strong body with thick even lugs. Of course, the price should reflect that it is a service case. It is just me.
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15 June 2016, 07:02 PM
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It can be done with laser welding
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15 June 2016, 08:26 PM
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15 June 2016, 10:00 PM
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16 June 2016, 12:16 AM
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 Yes, it can be done with TIG and Laser Welding. We do it all the time. |
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16 June 2016, 12:28 AM
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1968 1625 service case in 2006, what's not to love?
 
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16 June 2016, 12:35 AM
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How much is a service case for a 5513 these days?
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16 June 2016, 06:20 AM
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16 June 2016, 06:27 AM
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I think he meant "as it came from the factory".
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16 June 2016, 06:35 AM
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