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Old 22 June 2016, 04:30 AM   #1
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Daytona 6239 Restoration Project

A week ago my friend trusted me to find the right people to bring his 6239 back to life. This involved getting a new pusher and full case job.
I'm beyond happy with the results and can't wait to show him. I thought I'd share!

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Old 22 June 2016, 04:34 AM   #2
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Wow ! Nice job. Can you share who did the resto?
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Old 22 June 2016, 04:57 AM   #3
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Wow ! Nice job. Can you share who did the resto?
Without getting banned for "blatant business promotion" all I can say is it was done by a good friend of mine. I literally have to beg for him to do a job because he doesn't like to do them anymore. He's focused on making his own watch these days!
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Old 22 June 2016, 05:01 AM   #4
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Daytona 6239 Restoration Project

There's no rule against showing someone's good work and citing the watchmaker.
Otherwise, all of Michael Young's and Rikki's customers would be gone.
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Old 22 June 2016, 05:14 AM   #5
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Incredible restoration!
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Old 22 June 2016, 05:20 AM   #6
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There's no rule against showing someone's good work and citing the watchmaker.
Otherwise, all of Michael Young's and Rikki's customers would be gone.
Haha, well if that's the case the watchmaker's name is Anthony McGonigle.
This guy seriously doesn't have the recognition he deserves and the best part is he doesn't even care. He just loves working on watches. I've never met someone so passionate in the work they do.
If I can get him to do another job on a Rolex then I'll show off the next project!
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Old 22 June 2016, 05:22 AM   #7
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Well kudo's to McGonigle


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Old 22 June 2016, 05:27 AM   #8
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Yes indeed
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Old 22 June 2016, 05:47 AM   #9
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wow what a result. Great watch, great finish and great post
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Old 22 June 2016, 06:29 AM   #10
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Old 23 June 2016, 05:36 AM   #11
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it looks great!
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Old 23 June 2016, 06:32 AM   #12
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Old 23 June 2016, 10:08 AM   #13
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What a transformation...

Not meaning to ruffle any feathers but this would put the polished and unpolished debate into perspective. I'm still a bit puzzled why many are so adverse to polished cases when the results are so spectacular. Of course over-polished is another matter.
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Old 23 June 2016, 12:07 PM   #14
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Mr McGonigle is surely a master! He did a terrific job!
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