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Old 17 March 2017, 03:00 PM   #31
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In all seriousness, can someone please explain why anyone would put a bark finish on watch? I am very open minded...but that is the most hideous look I have ever seen.


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You know I used this on VRF for the first time though it has been in my mind for over a decade...

Why do you think they call it bark? WOOF! It's a dawg...
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Old 24 March 2017, 02:56 PM   #32
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I know i said I would post the price break down, some members have informed me that is a NO NO so I will just before and after photos
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Old 29 March 2017, 08:36 AM   #33
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Case work in progress
Case work is underway and I am looking forward on seeing the final result
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Old 29 March 2017, 08:53 AM   #34
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Should I go with tritium hand set or a service hand set that can be re-lumed ?
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Old 29 March 2017, 10:25 AM   #35
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Should I go with tritium hand set or a service hand set that can be re-lumed ?


Beau has a bunch of NOS trit handsets all organized by color. I'd go that route in a heartbeat.


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Old 29 March 2017, 11:18 AM   #36
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Beau has a bunch of NOS trit handsets all organized by color. I'd go that route in a heartbeat.


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Thanks for the quick reply and advice. NOS Trit is the way to go.

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Old 31 March 2017, 09:22 AM   #37
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Final Result
I will upload photos with the bracelet on the weekend.

LA Watchworks these guys are amazing. Edvi is fantastic great communication I could not have asked for a better experience. WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!
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Old 31 March 2017, 09:57 AM   #38
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waow, now that is a GREAT RESTORING JOB, that must have been quite a task, bevels are nicely done too, congrats to LA Watchworks !
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Old 31 March 2017, 01:23 PM   #39
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Wow! What was the cost, if I may ask?
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Old 31 March 2017, 01:39 PM   #40
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Initially I was going to share cost but another member told me it was frowned upon so I am not going to post the actual cost. I can tell you it was worth the money and a great investment if I ever want to sell it. I intend to wear this watch %75 of the time like I did in my late teens and early twenties.

Work done

-Disassemble/Inspection and ultra sonic cleaning
-Full Refinish case&Bracelet (I purchased vintage bracelet to match sent it to them)
-NOS Hands installed (I Sold the gold hands)
-New Crown (I am going to sell the gold crown that was removed)
-585 end links purchased (I going sell 501b end links)
-Polished Crystal
-Gaskets Replaced
-New Spring Bars
-Pressure Tested
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Old 31 March 2017, 02:26 PM   #41
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That came out awesome. Enjoy in good health.
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Old 31 March 2017, 02:43 PM   #42
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Look awesome!!
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Old 31 March 2017, 03:22 PM   #43
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Fantastic! Enjoy!


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Old 1 April 2017, 04:09 AM   #44
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Restored complete
Watch if finished headed to get the bracelet sized to my wrist
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Old 1 April 2017, 04:16 AM   #45
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Before and After
Before and after side by side. Sorry for the rushed photo
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Old 1 April 2017, 05:14 AM   #46
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Awesome ...looks damn good
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Old 1 April 2017, 07:56 AM   #47
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What a transformation!
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Old 1 April 2017, 11:26 PM   #48
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Old 2 April 2017, 07:33 AM   #49
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Awesome the team at laww is the best congrats
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Old 2 April 2017, 07:51 AM   #50
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Awesome the team at laww is the best congrats
Thank you. Iove it

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Old 4 April 2017, 05:04 PM   #51
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Awesome! I'm so glad that you kept it and tackled the project to bring it back to its rightful state. Enjoy it for years to come
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Old 4 April 2017, 08:59 PM   #52
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Looks fantastic! congrats!
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Old 4 April 2017, 11:52 PM   #53
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Awesome! I'm so glad that you kept it and tackled the project to bring it back to its rightful state. Enjoy it for years to come
I am really happy with the result I have been wearing it everyday. My next project will be a 1987 ladies Date Just ....It does not have a bark finish

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Old 5 April 2017, 12:34 AM   #54
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That's a great 'save' - transformed; from hideous to fabulous!
Well done to all concerned!
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Old 20 June 2017, 07:25 PM   #55
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Amazing transformation. Enjoy wearing it!
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