Meet The Watch Maker: Vanessa C AKA Vanessa CW_21

[TempoKing]

A+ for time and effort invested - Thank you for posting

[cambarr]

Originally Posted by Number3

Fantastic to see V at work, what I would give to this for a living! Very inspiring.

Cam - superb video production, really appreciate you putting this together. I ahve to ask - what was the backing music? It really brought the video to life...

backing track is by Trifonic "Parks On Fire" Original Mix

[Ector495]

It looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[lapince]

Great story, I am also fascinated by watchmakers and their skills, but not to minimize anything here, even if making, rest orating Rolex movements is really great, the most fascinating is watchmakers of some incredible brands, like Patek Philippe, A Lange & Sohnne who build, service and restore very complicated movements, movements which IMO are just incredible pieces of art, here are 3 movements from the brands I mentioned, the one with the micro rotor is the movement from the Patek Nautilus 5712 which should be arriving for me in about 1 week, just mine isn't RG like on the pic but SS.

For me it's amazing.

Enjoy the pics

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[David Woo]

Cameron: great job on the 5513: I recall those early pics with no bezel, no crown, now it looks great. And excellent choice of Vanessa to help pull it together. And now for a bracelet...
: )

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by cambarr

Hi All,

I had the recent pleasure of meeting, working with, and getting to know fellow Rolex Forums member Vanessa Contreras AKA here on the Forums as Vanesssa_CW21.

Link To Short Film:

BRAVO

[MTROIS]

So interesting!!! Thank you...

[TCB]

That was a fascinating video! Thanks for putting it together and thanks to Vanessa for showing us her work.

[lamnyc]

Nice job.

[cambarr]

Originally Posted by David Woo

Cameron: great job on the 5513: I recall those early pics with no bezel, no crown, now it looks great. And excellent choice of Vanessa to help pull it together. And now for a bracelet...
: )

Thanks David! It did turn out great didn't it! I'd love to add a bracelet... Not sure if I want to source a vintage piece or find a more modern rolex bracelet... Going to keep my eyes peeled!


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[kaseri]

Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing.

[Number3]

Originally Posted by cambarr

backing track is by Trifonic "Parks On Fire" Original Mix

Thanks Cam, much appreciated.

[David Woo]

Originally Posted by cambarr

Not sure if I want to source a vintage piece or find a more modern rolex bracelet...

i ended up with a 93150/380's and refinished it myself.

[Rikki]

Very nicely done great job. Rikki

[Vanessa CW21]

Originally Posted by nathaniel

My guess is that she took her husband's last name.

You guessed that right!
I was born and raised in Helchteren (Limburg), Belgium, and graduated from watchmaking school in Antwerp in 2002. Moved to the USA in 2003 with my USAF husband, Mr. Contreras.
My maiden name is Kiggen.



Rikki, thanks for the compliment! :)

[eco8gator]

Curious...I wonder who could fully service a Rolex Sub the quickest. Rikki or Vanessa...possible reality show:). I'm thinking something iron chef style but for watch makers.

[sea-dweller]

Thanks for sharing! Great photos and article!

[hdrazor251]

This should be a sticky.

[samsam]

We should have more threads like this to support fellow talented members. Thanks for sharing!

[pinkelle21]

Very cool😎

[cambarr]

Originally Posted by David Woo

i ended up with a 93150/380's and refinished it myself.

Is the 93150 a period correct bracelet, asking because I don't know a lot about bracelets yet... Also know where I can find one?!


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[blcblc]

She has done a very nice job. Tx for the post.

[rmfnla]

Originally Posted by eco8gator

Curious...I wonder who could fully service a Rolex Sub the quickest. Rikki or Vanessa...possible reality show:). I'm thinking something iron chef style but for watch makers.

[JandA]

I happened to be in the shop with my wife and son on one of the days that you were filming the video. You had actually come out to give me information on my four line meters first 5512 Sub (which was very helpful by the way, thank you!).

I saw you with your camera over Vanessa's shoulder for about an hour and you also showed me one of the evolutions of the restoration of that great watch of yours. It was quite a day for me, I actually purchased a SS/Platinum watch that day before and my 20 month old even got sick on the floor before we left! The team at the shop were very understanding.

Anyway, great watch, small world, enjoy!

[J. Alan]

This is a wonderful post, and I agree it should become a Sticky.

One thing that is quickly observed is how organized and clean Vanessa's work station is. I am a firm believer that organization and cleanliness is a major indication of a person's character and greatly influences the end results of that person's vocation.

You can tell eight away when Vanessa pulls up in her sparkly clean black MB, exits her car with a nicely framed leg shot and a smile on her face, is dressed sharply to begin her work day, a nice pan of her organized work area, you know what the end results are going to be - Perfection!

My congrats to Cam for his video expertise and to shy Vanessa for letting us into her world.

Kudos from a clean and organized Canuck!!

Hoopla,

J. Alan

[2ar2c1]

Originally Posted by cambarr

Is the 93150 a period correct bracelet

I believe the 9315 was the original bracelet: not so easy to swap links. I found mine on one of the rolex forums.

[cambarr]

Originally Posted by JandA

I happened to be in the shop with my wife and son on one of the days that you were filming the video. You had actually come out to give me information on my four line meters first 5512 Sub (which was very helpful by the way, thank you!).

I saw you with your camera over Vanessa's shoulder for about an hour and you also showed me one of the evolutions of the restoration of that great watch of yours. It was quite a day for me, I actually purchased a SS/Platinum watch that day before and my 20 month old even got sick on the floor before we left! The team at the shop were very understanding.

Anyway, great watch, small world, enjoy!

I Remember! This is a small world isn't it! Your 5512 is sweet glad you brought it in!! The team at Jewelers on Time is awesome! they are good people passionate about high end time pieces! The watch you picked up is sweet SS/Plat yacht master right?

[cambarr]

Originally Posted by 2ar2c1

I believe the 9315 was the original bracelet: not so easy to swap links. I found mine on one of the rolex forums.

ill keep my eyes peeled for one... i have purchased some parts here before and the members here a stand up guys and gals to work with!

[Sublover2166]

Originally Posted by J. Alan

This is a wonderful post, and I agree it should become a Sticky.

One thing that is quickly observed is how organized and clean Vanessa's work station is. I am a firm believer that organization and cleanliness is a major indication of a person's character and greatly influences the end results of that person's vocation.

You can tell eight away when Vanessa pulls up in her sparkly clean black MB, exits her car with a nicely framed leg shot and a smile on her face, is dressed sharply to begin her work day, a nice pan of her organized work area, you know what the end results are going to be - Perfection!

My congrats to Cam for his video expertise and to shy Vanessa for letting us into her world.

Kudos from a clean and organized Canuck!!

Hoopla,

J. Alan

Rolex sends folks in to inspect work areas for cleanliness and organization. This is a must for a CW21 watchmaker. If Rolex sees something they don't approve of, they can very easily have Rolex parts account revoked.