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droptopman · 31 May 2016, 09:52 AM

Great thread. I love seeing these projects come to life. Some great work here.
One of the most rewarding parts of the hobby for me. I am looking for another project currently. Trying to find a 6263/5 in need of some love and restoration!

Project detailed in this thread.
Rolex truly is a tool watch!

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url...1&share_type=t
Here are a couple pics:

Danny83 · 31 May 2016, 09:58 AM

Nice pics guys

jinikari01 · 31 May 2016, 10:12 AM

Wow. Amazing thread and great restoration work everyone!
Enjoy the stories and pics of before and after.

watch royal · 31 May 2016, 11:08 AM

Jason
Absolutely stunning difference. Its hard to believe that's the same sea dweller. Do you know the back story how your beautiful time piece got in that condition? Looks like it was in a motorcycle wreck?

watch royal · 31 May 2016, 11:10 AM

Droptopman

Thats just wonderful Restoration work. Love seeing it and thanks for contributing to the thread.

Boaters · 31 May 2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Before:

After:

[IMG]http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff431/Jason7110
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What a difference and what a beauty!!!

Jason71 · 31 May 2016, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by watch royal

Jason
Absolutely stunning difference. Its hard to believe that's the same sea dweller. Do you know the back story how your beautiful time piece got in that condition? Looks like it was in a motorcycle wreck?

I believe it was just the usual 'wear and tear' and no specific sentinel event. Here is the thread when I first acquired the watch......

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=321658

Gerardov69 · 31 May 2016, 12:49 PM

beautiful

fskywalker · 1 June 2016, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

I believe it was just the usual 'wear and tear' and no specific sentinel event. Here is the thread when I first acquired the watch......

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=321658

Sweet Jason!

What about the other Rolex the store got for restoration? Did you ended up buying it too?

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mikkolopez · 1 June 2016, 12:39 AM

Amazing before and after pics. 'Grats

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Brisman · 1 June 2016, 03:38 PM

Great thread, here's a Tudor 7190.

watch royal · 1 June 2016, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by VinnieVegas

A 6694 (circa 1971) I made into a personal project. My guy did a great job, I think. I ended up selling it to finance my Explorer 114270.

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Thank you for contributing. Absolutely beautiful mat black dial on that 6694. Do you ever regret selling it being you made it into your own making it so nice and pretty? Did you like having a manual wind?

Keep them coming guys. I love everyone I've seen so far . I thought there would be more restoration photos since its fun to look at before and after a restoration

watch royal · 1 June 2016, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Brisman

Great thread, here's a Tudor 7190.

Just purely amazing how nice they polish up. I love your Tudor BTW. I've owned one Tudor it was a ranger and I gave it to my dad who then gave it to my grandfather years ago....

VinnieVegas · 1 June 2016, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by watch royal

Thank you for contributing. Absolutely beautiful mat black dial on that 6694. Do you ever regret selling it being you made it into your own making it so nice and pretty? Did you like having a manual wind?

Keep them coming guys. I love everyone I've seen so far . I thought there would be more restoration photos since its fun to look at before and after a restoration

Thanks! I was quite fond of this watch and I agree, it is very nice!

It ended up costing me a bit more to restore than I wanted to spend, but I think my guy did a great job. I liked the manual wind and thought this was a very nice watch with a very nice presentation.

Honestly, if I had the original bracelet in good condition, I would have probably kept it. But I get more use and enjoyment from the Explorer, so no regrets!

Ckci · 1 June 2016, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Before:

After:

WOW!!!! Love it!!!!...

Ckci · 1 June 2016, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

Great thread. I love seeing these projects come to life. Some great work here.
One of the most rewarding parts of the hobby for me. I am looking for another project currently. Trying to find a 6263/5 in need of some love and restoration!

Project detailed in this thread.
Rolex truly is a tool watch!

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url...1&share_type=t
Here are a couple pics:

Mark you know I love your 5512. I've enjoyed the after picture for a long time. I had never seen your before picture. Who did the work for you? It's a great looking watch my friend. Looks like something I need to get into.

Russell

watch royal · 4 June 2016, 03:13 AM

Keep them coming guys, I absolutely love all the pic's.... Thanks to everyone who's contributed

droptopman · 4 June 2016, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ckci

Mark you know I love your 5512. I've enjoyed the after picture for a long time. I had never seen your before picture. Who did the work for you? It's a great looking watch my friend. Looks like something I need to get into.

Russell

Hi Russell, thank you for the kind words. I did the external work myself. The watch smith is a friend in NY who does does some work on the side. He is a great watch smith. I was lucky that we found some tritium hands that matched perfectly. I do love the Maxi dials on these.

my friend.

watch royal · 8 June 2016, 07:20 AM

Up

watch royal · 12 June 2016, 02:29 AM

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watch royal · 19 June 2016, 02:51 PM

Bump

watch royal · 1 July 2016, 09:19 AM

Bump let's see some more of them

Otto · 1 July 2016, 09:42 AM

Fascinating!

blackbard · 1 July 2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by watch royal

After pictures

Nice to see that beauty back!

blackbard · 1 July 2016, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Before:

After:

Just wow!

watch royal · 1 July 2016, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blackbard

Nice to see that beauty back!

Thank you I enjoy it a lot.

yannis · 1 July 2016, 09:44 PM

Bravo guys! Great projects here!!

watch royal · 2 July 2016, 11:08 AM

Black bard, just stunning and what a difference!!! Thank you for contributing

watch royal · 2 July 2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by watch royal

Black bard, just stunning and what a difference!!! Thank you for contributing

Sorry realized you were commenting on an earlier post...

watch royal · 6 August 2016, 03:13 AM

Bump

31 May 2016, 09:52 AM	#31
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,663	"Before & After" Let's See Your Restoration/serviced Rolex Great thread. I love seeing these projects come to life. Some great work here. One of the most rewarding parts of the hobby for me. I am looking for another project currently. Trying to find a 6263/5 in need of some love and restoration! Project detailed in this thread. Rolex truly is a tool watch! https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url...1&share_type=t Here are a couple pics: __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

31 May 2016, 11:08 AM	#34
watch royal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The universe Watch: 5513, 6494, 16030 Posts: 94	Jason Absolutely stunning difference. Its hard to believe that's the same sea dweller. Do you know the back story how your beautiful time piece got in that condition? Looks like it was in a motorcycle wreck? __________________ Time is only a fabric mixed with some space, it's nothing more than of the essence!

31 May 2016, 11:10 AM	#35
watch royal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The universe Watch: 5513, 6494, 16030 Posts: 94	Droptopman Thats just wonderful Restoration work. Love seeing it and thanks for contributing to the thread. __________________ Time is only a fabric mixed with some space, it's nothing more than of the essence!

1 June 2016, 12:39 AM	#40
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Amazing before and after pics. 'Grats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

4 June 2016, 03:13 AM	#47
watch royal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The universe Watch: 5513, 6494, 16030 Posts: 94	Keep them coming guys, I absolutely love all the pic's.... Thanks to everyone who's contributed __________________ Time is only a fabric mixed with some space, it's nothing more than of the essence!

31 May 2016, 09:58 AM	#32
Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,325	Nice pics guys

31 May 2016, 10:12 AM	#33
jinikari01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chi Watch: 116710LN Posts: 642	Wow. Amazing thread and great restoration work everyone! Enjoy the stories and pics of before and after.

31 May 2016, 12:49 PM	#38
Gerardov69 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Gerardo Location: El Salvador Watch: Seiko Posts: 2	beautiful

1 June 2016, 03:38 PM	#41
Brisman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Donald Location: Australia Posts: 973	Great thread, here's a Tudor 7190.

8 June 2016, 07:20 AM	#49
watch royal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The universe Watch: 5513, 6494, 16030 Posts: 94	Up __________________ Time is only a fabric mixed with some space, it's nothing more than of the essence!

12 June 2016, 02:29 AM	#50
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19 June 2016, 02:51 PM	#51
watch royal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The universe Watch: 5513, 6494, 16030 Posts: 94	Bump __________________ Time is only a fabric mixed with some space, it's nothing more than of the essence!

1 July 2016, 09:19 AM	#52
watch royal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The universe Watch: 5513, 6494, 16030 Posts: 94	Bump let's see some more of them __________________ Time is only a fabric mixed with some space, it's nothing more than of the essence!

1 July 2016, 09:42 AM	#53
Otto 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Japan Watch: Daytona and others Posts: 3,025	Fascinating!

1 July 2016, 09:44 PM	#57
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Bravo guys! Great projects here!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

2 July 2016, 11:08 AM	#58
watch royal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The universe Watch: 5513, 6494, 16030 Posts: 94	Black bard, just stunning and what a difference!!! Thank you for contributing __________________ Time is only a fabric mixed with some space, it's nothing more than of the essence!

6 August 2016, 03:13 AM	#60
watch royal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: The universe Watch: 5513, 6494, 16030 Posts: 94	Bump __________________ Time is only a fabric mixed with some space, it's nothing more than of the essence!

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