ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolexoman · 30 August 2019, 06:29 AM

That looks very nice sir and it’s great to see the case saved

Flybak · 30 August 2019, 07:26 AM

Amazing job Bas! You may regret sharing this with all of us down the road lol!

othertbone · 30 August 2019, 07:31 AM

Wow looks great, well done!

chieftd · 30 August 2019, 07:38 AM

Great work Bas. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Tim

Navarino · 30 August 2019, 07:39 AM

Very impressive work, Bas!

Dirt · 30 August 2019, 07:44 AM

Looks good Baz.

Being a little more than a little experienced in these matters.
Just looking at the first pic, it well and truly appears as though you could have put more build up into the deepest part of the repair. It looks just a little under filled.
Just to save you some work on the polishing component of the work.
A few pics into your post showing the polishing part, it also looks like it was fairly evident there was a lack of build up in one little area you welded there.

A couple of questions if I may?
Firstly, does it take very long once you're set up?
Secondly, as it has been reported previously on the forum but unconfirmed to date that RSC's may be engaging in this aspect of repair/refinishing case damage.
Is it the intention of Rolex to make it a service that has limited availability, or is it planned to roll it out to all RSC's over time with a view to making it fairly routine as deemed to be required? Or even by request?

Good job

Thanks for sharing

Boaters · 30 August 2019, 08:01 AM

Great job Bas love your threads keep them coming

42itus · 30 August 2019, 08:02 AM

Thanks for posting this!

Bigsoftee · 30 August 2019, 10:36 AM

Wow. great job there

watchdawg · 30 August 2019, 10:45 AM

Wow great work

Retired Bob · 30 August 2019, 11:17 AM

you are a wizard!!

FloridaSam · 30 August 2019, 11:48 AM

Now we can look forward to all the "Never polished, never WELDED" posts....

But, it is a truly amazing technology that opens up many pieces that would be relegated to the dump/parts bin to being restored to their former glory.

timepieceluvr · 30 August 2019, 11:50 AM

Thanks for posting. Your threads are really great

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10klakes · 30 August 2019, 01:53 PM

Awesome work! Really love seeing these posts behind the scenes.

SearChart · 30 August 2019, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirt

Looks good Baz.

Being a little more than a little experienced in these matters.
Just looking at the first pic, it well and truly appears as though you could have put more build up into the deepest part of the repair. It looks just a little under filled.
Just to save you some work on the polishing component of the work.
A few pics into your post showing the polishing part, it also looks like it was fairly evident there was a lack of build up in one little area you welded there.

A couple of questions if I may?
Firstly, does it take very long once you're set up?
Secondly, as it has been reported previously on the forum but unconfirmed to date that RSC's may be engaging in this aspect of repair/refinishing case damage.
Is it the intention of Rolex to make it a service that has limited availability, or is it planned to roll it out to all RSC's over time with a view to making it fairly routine as deemed to be required? Or even by request?

Good job

Thanks for sharing

Thank you very much for your insight

I'll try to add more material next time

I still need a lot of practice.

It doesn't take long to get set up, only a few minutes.

Any AD (with on site watchmaker), independent, RSC, can buy a laser machine and Rolex will supply the right wires for welding. It is up to the specific workshop to decide whether they want a laser for the shop or not.

Reinhard in SA · 30 August 2019, 03:31 PM

Goodness, what a fantastic repair. Kudos to you, Baz

Rolex Essex · 30 August 2019, 08:48 PM

Brilliant work Bas

coaxial · 31 August 2019, 12:13 AM

Got to love new tech. Excellent work!

Dirt · 1 September 2019, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Thank you very much for your insight

I'll try to add more material next time

I still need a lot of practice.

It doesn't take long to get set up, only a few minutes.

Any AD (with on site watchmaker), independent, RSC, can buy a laser machine and Rolex will supply the right wires for welding. It is up to the specific workshop to decide whether they want a laser for the shop or not.

Thanks.
Good to know

Futuristic · 1 September 2019, 04:26 PM

Looks nice

GB-man · 1 September 2019, 04:46 PM

Nice work buddy. Had this done once by LAWW and very pleased with the result.

SearChart · 1 September 2019, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Nice work buddy. Had this done once by LAWW and very pleased with the result.

Thanks Tom

laww are magicians, I aspire to deliver work like that some day

Yzord · 1 September 2019, 08:58 PM

Looking at the second picture i was saying "what?", but looking at the third picture i was saying: "respect, nice job".

mailman · 1 September 2019, 09:51 PM

Great work Bas

Etschell · 1 September 2019, 10:10 PM

Very nice I would think gold would be easier to laser weld.

SearChart · 2 September 2019, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yzord

Looking at the second picture i was saying "what?", but looking at the third picture i was saying: "respect, nice job".

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Great work Bas

Thanks buddy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Etschell

Very nice I would think gold would be easier to laser weld.

I would think so too

30 August 2019, 06:29 AM	#61
Rolexoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: William Location: Houston Texas Watch: Rolex Datejust II Posts: 761	That looks very nice sir and it’s great to see the case saved __________________ Citizens Eco-Drive BL1258-53L Rolex DJII 116334, Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79230R Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT 231.13.43.22.02.004 Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur 1183.310/40 MAS Irukandji Vostok Komandirskie B&R BR0392-D-G-BR/SCA Vostok Komandirskie (Tank) South Bend Model 1 #716632 Vostok Amphibia (Sub)

31 August 2019, 12:13 AM	#78
coaxial "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Naples, FL Watch: 5513, 116610LN Posts: 304	Got to love new tech. Excellent work! __________________ Watches: Rolex: 116610LN; 5513; 18238; 214270; 16613\| JLC: 3161.

1 September 2019, 04:46 PM	#81
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,644	Nice work buddy. Had this done once by LAWW and very pleased with the result. __________________

1 September 2019, 08:58 PM	#83
Yzord "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Alyx Location: Universe Watch: The Gibeon watch Posts: 894	Looking at the second picture i was saying "what?", but looking at the third picture i was saying: "respect, nice job". __________________ 2022 126720VTNR Sprite - 2020 126719BLRO Meteorite dial - 2018 126333 DJ41 Wimbledon Dial - 2017 114060 SubC No Date - 2017 116613LN SubC Date Two Tone - 2017 116508 Daytona 18K YG Green Dial

1 September 2019, 09:51 PM	#84
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,559	Great work Bas __________________ JJ

30 August 2019, 07:26 AM	#62
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	Amazing job Bas! You may regret sharing this with all of us down the road lol!

30 August 2019, 07:31 AM	#63
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	Wow looks great, well done!

30 August 2019, 07:38 AM	#64
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,371	Great work Bas. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Tim

30 August 2019, 07:39 AM	#65
Navarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Very impressive work, Bas!

30 August 2019, 07:44 AM	#66
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,115	Looks good Baz. Being a little more than a little experienced in these matters. Just looking at the first pic, it well and truly appears as though you could have put more build up into the deepest part of the repair. It looks just a little under filled. Just to save you some work on the polishing component of the work. A few pics into your post showing the polishing part, it also looks like it was fairly evident there was a lack of build up in one little area you welded there. A couple of questions if I may? Firstly, does it take very long once you're set up? Secondly, as it has been reported previously on the forum but unconfirmed to date that RSC's may be engaging in this aspect of repair/refinishing case damage. Is it the intention of Rolex to make it a service that has limited availability, or is it planned to roll it out to all RSC's over time with a view to making it fairly routine as deemed to be required? Or even by request? Good job Thanks for sharing

30 August 2019, 08:01 AM	#67
Boaters 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 126710BLR 116610LV Posts: 10,664	Great job Bas love your threads keep them coming

30 August 2019, 08:02 AM	#68
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Thanks for posting this!

30 August 2019, 10:36 AM	#69
Bigsoftee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dubai/UK Watch: Meteorite DD40 Posts: 1,019	Wow. great job there

30 August 2019, 10:45 AM	#70
watchdawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado/UAE Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 494	Wow great work

30 August 2019, 11:17 AM	#71
Retired Bob Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Bob Location: FLORIDA Posts: 123	you are a wizard!!

30 August 2019, 11:48 AM	#72
FloridaSam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Sam Location: Sunny Florida Watch: Rolex 16013 Posts: 291	Now we can look forward to all the "Never polished, never WELDED" posts.... But, it is a truly amazing technology that opens up many pieces that would be relegated to the dump/parts bin to being restored to their former glory.

30 August 2019, 11:50 AM	#73
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,964	Thanks for posting. Your threads are really great Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 August 2019, 01:53 PM	#74
10klakes "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: USA Watch: Collector Posts: 1,482	Awesome work! Really love seeing these posts behind the scenes.

30 August 2019, 03:31 PM	#76
Reinhard in SA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Africa Posts: 877	Goodness, what a fantastic repair. Kudos to you, Baz

30 August 2019, 08:48 PM	#77
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	Brilliant work Bas

1 September 2019, 04:26 PM	#80
Futuristic Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: panama city Posts: 188	Looks nice

1 September 2019, 10:10 PM	#85
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Very nice I would think gold would be easier to laser weld. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)