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greekbum · 12 December 2009, 01:43 PM

Recently I bought a Gold GMT 1675 that had a good ding in the side, an engraved case back and lugs that just weren’t to my liking. The dial and hands were mint but the case wasn’t. I like perfect examples and since this was not perfect I wasnt sure what to do with it. While we had the watch apart for a movement service I thought about the guy on the forums that does amazing case work Dalton from ABC Watchwerks. I had seen some of his work here on the forums and figured he can fix anything why not give him a try. I emailed him and Tuesday he told me to send it to him and I did. I received the case and case back today and spent a good 5 minutes looking over it. I was blown away to say the least.The lugs were square again,the ding gone,and the case back perfect. He added Gold and didn't remove any. I now have an excellent case and case back and a stunning 18k 1675 nipple dial GMT watch. I have been collecting for years and I know good work when I see it. Dalton is a 1st class professional and he does EXCELLENT work.

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Damage Inc. · 12 December 2009, 02:17 PM

That is pretty impressive...

Wolfgang427 · 12 December 2009, 03:12 PM

Really amazing and great work that Dalton does.

mcjp6 · 12 December 2009, 04:09 PM

Thats amazing work......

You have to be over the moon with that watch now.

JJ Irani · 12 December 2009, 04:14 PM

Dalton can come up with some real magic on scratches, dings and damaged watches.

JJ

Dalton · 12 December 2009, 04:30 PM

Wow, very nice pics. BTW since props are being given, credit should be given to Beau Goorey. He reworked the case, while I only lasered the case,and caseback. This is a great example of the kind of work we like to pump out, quality,and pride. Thanks for giving us a shot at it Nick. It's nice to know that our finished work is being admired.

Lol-x · 12 December 2009, 07:10 PM

Ohhh

that can't be the same watch case

That is nothing short of an amazing turnaround from a case that many would say was 'gone, ruined, overpolished and something that a collector would say, "what a shame".

Well I'll be damned, there is such a thing as rejuvenation to former pristine glory.

swatty · 12 December 2009, 07:15 PM

Great work

mldaytona · 12 December 2009, 08:08 PM

Bravo Dalton.

Lowflight · 12 December 2009, 08:25 PM

Dalton and his partners are the best....I must have sent 6-7 watches to him in the past year....all came back above my expectations.

buz-lh · 12 December 2009, 10:09 PM

Dalton and his associates do fantastic work. I've had them work on two of my watches and couldn't be happier.

train-time · 12 December 2009, 11:48 PM

Nice work Dalton, as always

Some Pair · 13 December 2009, 02:04 AM

A-1 Craftsmanship. Fantastic Job!

Ivan · 13 December 2009, 02:09 AM

It's amazing what can be done in the hands of a master craftsman. Can't wait to see the watch all put back togeather Greekbum.

gregdolley · 13 December 2009, 04:10 AM

NICE work Dalton and Beau Goorey!

SLS · 13 December 2009, 05:08 AM

Looks great!
Scott

sleddog · 13 December 2009, 05:18 AM

Wow....That is impressive!!!

therolexguy · 13 December 2009, 08:36 AM

Looks great. Congrats!

TheDude · 13 December 2009, 11:47 PM

I presume the same service is available for steel cases? What is a general ballpark number for something like that? Are we talking more or less than $1,000 USD?

Lowflight · 14 December 2009, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDude

I presume the same service is available for steel cases? What is a general ballpark number for something like that? Are we talking more or less than $1,000 USD?

PM Dalton who posted in this thread. Best price and workmanship

KarlFr · 14 December 2009, 06:59 AM

Looks simply perfect Nikos, congrats and looking forward seeing more of this watch in the future!

Dalton · 15 December 2009, 03:26 AM

Nick please post some pics once she's all back together.

Dalton

12 December 2009, 01:43 PM	#1
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Dalton made it perfect Recently I bought a Gold GMT 1675 that had a good ding in the side, an engraved case back and lugs that just weren’t to my liking. The dial and hands were mint but the case wasn’t. I like perfect examples and since this was not perfect I wasnt sure what to do with it. While we had the watch apart for a movement service I thought about the guy on the forums that does amazing case work Dalton from ABC Watchwerks. I had seen some of his work here on the forums and figured he can fix anything why not give him a try. I emailed him and Tuesday he told me to send it to him and I did. I received the case and case back today and spent a good 5 minutes looking over it. I was blown away to say the least.The lugs were square again,the ding gone,and the case back perfect. He added Gold and didn't remove any. I now have an excellent case and case back and a stunning 18k 1675 nipple dial GMT watch. I have been collecting for years and I know good work when I see it. Dalton is a 1st class professional and he does EXCELLENT work. BEFORE AFTER __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

12 December 2009, 02:17 PM	#2
Damage Inc. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado, USA Watch: Mechanical!! Posts: 807	That is pretty impressive... __________________ "Science tastes like vomit." Kari "Mythbusters hottie" Byron Z-serial GMT IIc 2.92M serial 1675 Pepsi V-serial 16610LV

12 December 2009, 04:14 PM	#5
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Dalton can come up with some real magic on scratches, dings and damaged watches. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

12 December 2009, 07:10 PM	#7
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,701	Ohhh that can't be the same watch case That is nothing short of an amazing turnaround from a case that many would say was 'gone, ruined, overpolished and something that a collector would say, "what a shame". Well I'll be damned, there is such a thing as rejuvenation to former pristine glory. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

12 December 2009, 10:09 PM	#11
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Dalton and his associates do fantastic work. I've had them work on two of my watches and couldn't be happier. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

12 December 2009, 03:12 PM	#3
Wolfgang427 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	Really amazing and great work that Dalton does.

12 December 2009, 04:09 PM	#4
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	Thats amazing work...... You have to be over the moon with that watch now.

12 December 2009, 04:30 PM	#6
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	Wow, very nice pics. BTW since props are being given, credit should be given to Beau Goorey. He reworked the case, while I only lasered the case,and caseback. This is a great example of the kind of work we like to pump out, quality,and pride. Thanks for giving us a shot at it Nick. It's nice to know that our finished work is being admired.

12 December 2009, 07:15 PM	#8
swatty 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,416	Great work

12 December 2009, 08:08 PM	#9
mldaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: USA Watch: me go all out Posts: 1,183	Bravo Dalton.

12 December 2009, 08:25 PM	#10
Lowflight Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Harold Location: On The Far Right Posts: 1,106	Dalton and his partners are the best....I must have sent 6-7 watches to him in the past year....all came back above my expectations.

12 December 2009, 11:48 PM	#12
train-time 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland, US Watch: less Posts: 4,199	Nice work Dalton, as always

13 December 2009, 02:04 AM	#13
Some Pair Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: seFl.byWayOfBklyn Watch: The Rollie's..... Posts: 609	A-1 Craftsmanship. Fantastic Job!

13 December 2009, 02:09 AM	#14
Ivan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Ivan Location: Edmond, OK Watch: 126600 Posts: 34	It's amazing what can be done in the hands of a master craftsman. Can't wait to see the watch all put back togeather Greekbum.

13 December 2009, 04:10 AM	#15
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	NICE work Dalton and Beau Goorey!

13 December 2009, 05:08 AM	#16
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Looks great! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

13 December 2009, 05:18 AM	#17
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,933	Wow....That is impressive!!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

13 December 2009, 08:36 AM	#18
therolexguy 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,534	Looks great. Congrats!

13 December 2009, 11:47 PM	#19
TheDude "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: DC Area, USA Watch: IIc,1680 Red,16660 Posts: 4,492	I presume the same service is available for steel cases? What is a general ballpark number for something like that? Are we talking more or less than $1,000 USD?

14 December 2009, 06:59 AM	#21
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Looks simply perfect Nikos, congrats and looking forward seeing more of this watch in the future!

15 December 2009, 03:26 AM	#22
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	Nick please post some pics once she's all back together. Dalton

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