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Old 3 October 2008, 09:09 AM   #1
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My Rolex is back from Dalton! (LOTS of pictures)
So I come home today not expecting to see my watch till tomorrow and I find a slip telling me I have a package at the post office. So I fly down to the post office and I am handed a small box...

OK enough words... time for pics!

Dalton... in California... I wonder what that could be....




















Time to take my everyday/everywhere watch off....



Side by side...



And boom goes the dynamite









Oooo... extra parts.. its like when I build furniture from IKEA



meh... they don't look important.


and another pic for good luck




So, what can I say? Things have come full cirlce with this watch. 30 some odd years with my dad... a bit of bad luck... a bit of work.. and now it sits on my wrist looking good as new. Couldn't be happier.


And for those who haven't seen the other thread: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=49697
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Old 3 October 2008, 09:13 AM   #2
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Old 3 October 2008, 09:16 AM   #3
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thanks for sharing the pics.
Looks great.
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Old 3 October 2008, 09:20 AM   #4
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Congratulations, I am glad it worked out well for you.
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Old 3 October 2008, 09:33 AM   #5
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Can I asked how did the watch get damaged ? Great pic, wear it in good health
Be safe JIM
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Old 3 October 2008, 09:36 AM   #6
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Can I asked how did the watch get damaged ? Great pic, wear it in good health
Be safe JIM
All signs point to crown gasket failure after many years of service (sans servicing). Pretty sure it was salt water too as my father stopped wearing it after we came back from a vacation. As for what happened to the bracelet... no clue..... my dad is not a WIS by any means. He is just a guy who likes his watches to work... all the time. He replaced it with a TT DJ which he wears daily and I sure will continue to wear daily until it stops ticking.
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Old 3 October 2008, 09:40 AM   #7
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Damn, that is one nice Citizen Watch! The other watch looks cool as well!
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Old 3 October 2008, 09:40 AM   #8
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I'm so glad your watch came back to you in such an excellent condition. Pictures speak a thousand words on Dalton's expertise and handiwork.
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Old 3 October 2008, 09:53 AM   #9
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Brian thanks for your compliments! Emilio, wow! I'm glad it got there today.
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Old 3 October 2008, 12:32 PM   #10
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Brian thanks for your compliments! Emilio, wow! I'm glad it got there today.
Yeah... definitely brightened up my day. USPS isn't so bad afterall!
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Old 3 October 2008, 10:09 AM   #11
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Looks great!
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Old 3 October 2008, 10:51 AM   #12
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That is nice, congrats.
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Old 3 October 2008, 01:15 PM   #13
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Old 3 October 2008, 02:23 PM   #14
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I love that dial.
Haven't seen that one before. Looks great.
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Old 3 October 2008, 02:28 PM   #15
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Haven't seen that one before. Looks great.
Funny you should mention that as I've been trying to find pictures of watches with similar dials and the closest I could come was a brown version of the dial in some online auction.
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Old 3 October 2008, 02:47 PM   #16
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Funny you should mention that as I've been trying to find pictures of watches with similar dials and the closest I could come was a brown version of the dial in some online auction.
Congrats Emilio! Your waiting is finally over! I can see you changed your avatar to it too! Fantastic watch after a fantastic job! Well done Dalton!
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Old 5 October 2008, 01:14 AM   #17
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i also love that dial.
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Haven't seen that one before. Looks great.
not seen one like it before do you know what it is made of or is it just a painted finish?

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Old 5 October 2008, 01:57 AM   #18
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i also love that dial.

not seen one like it before do you know what it is made of or is it just a painted finish?

regards sean
Its not painted but I have no clue what type of material it is.
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Old 3 October 2008, 02:45 PM   #19
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Gorgeouls watch. So simple yet classy. Congratulations...
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Wow!!! like a dead soul came back to life!!!! How much did it cost you??
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Very nice!!
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A nice extreme makeover for a classic piece
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I especially like the Cleveland from Family Guy reference.
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Old 4 October 2008, 05:38 AM   #24
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I especially like the Cleveland from Family Guy reference.
Hah! I was wondering if anyone would get that.
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Very nice indeed. Glad its staying in the family.
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Old 3 October 2008, 11:04 PM   #26
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Amazing comeback. I thought it was a gonner! Most important is that the watch can be useful again and be around to be handed down to kids.
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Old 3 October 2008, 04:10 PM   #27
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Congrats on the recovery and Dalton! Man, what a GREAT job! Remind me to call you if my Daytona ever... I don't even want to think about it. But Very nice work Dalton!
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Old 3 October 2008, 05:37 PM   #28
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Dalton did a great Job! I think you should have shown some before pics as well! That dial is amazing, I have never seen one like that. You have a very special piece, enjoy it!
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Top work! Looks ready to soldier on for many more years.
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