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Mayes_p · 25 October 2016, 06:31 AM

I just received my watch back from ABC Watchwerks and wow!!!!! They did an outstanding job. The following work was completed. I would highly recommend Alex @ ABC Watchwerks.

Movement service
Original Superdome Restoration
Rotor Axel Replacement
Jewel Replacement
Bezel Insert replacement

sensui · 25 October 2016, 06:49 AM

Beautiful work.

Brizzybrad · 25 October 2016, 06:52 AM

Looks great, all the gents at ABC are top notch!

roll9 · 25 October 2016, 03:21 PM

Looking good

AJM914 · 25 October 2016, 03:46 PM

Great work!

johnnymaybes · 26 October 2016, 03:58 AM

Can I ask how much it cost for that work? What are your thoughts on replacing the bezel and no longer having the original? This is one of the reasons why I don't like to buy watches with scratches on the bezel. Does it make it look too new in your opinion with a replacement bezel?

Lordofrolex · 26 October 2016, 04:08 AM

I also have had great experiences ABC Watchwerks

mjclark32 · 26 October 2016, 04:17 AM

Looks great, congrats!

Mayes_p · 26 October 2016, 10:41 AM

All the work with insured overnight shipping to and from was around $1300. If i could have saved the bezel insert i would of but it was pretty much beyond repair. Being that ABC was able to restore the original superdome crystal and reuse dial/hands it does not bother me that much. I still always have the option to hunt down a different insert if i want to. I plan to wear the watch daily, and like the vintage/ modern look it has with the newer insert with the original dial/hands and leather strap.

Erpin · 26 October 2016, 12:02 PM

How much does ABC charge for polishing the watch case?

tvad · 26 October 2016, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Erpin

How much does ABC charge for polishing the watch case?

I was quoted $95 for polishing if done as part of a service. Otherwise, polishing is $150.

onthedial · 26 October 2016, 04:48 PM

@Mayes_p
Great meters first Sub, and a lovely restoration by Alex. You'll be able to wear this daily (if you want) for the next 7-10 years.
Did you retain the original insert, just to have on hand?
___________
Instagram: @onthedial

Andad · 26 October 2016, 05:05 PM

You had just the right amount of work done on that one.

Nice.

Brunik · 26 October 2016, 05:34 PM

I would prefer to keep the original bezel... looks nicer IMO.

Great job!

2ar2c1 · 27 October 2016, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Brunik

I would prefer to keep the original bezel... looks nicer IMO.

x2, by far.

janice&fred · 27 October 2016, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunik

I would prefer to keep the original bezel... looks nicer IMO.

Great job!

i'm usually a stickler for keeping our vintage stuff as-found but i agree with the Op and the service provider in replacing the insert as the old one was butt-ugly.

it would have been much too much of a distraction to see that nasty insert on the wrist for any length of time. i think the restoration level was just right

mattedialdoc · 27 October 2016, 10:09 AM

Alex is a full on professional, and has the original skill set in the vintage refinishing world. Glad you had a great experience

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TimeToGo · 27 October 2016, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erpin

How much does ABC charge for polishing the watch case?

Don't get this confused with a case refresh which could cost you $350+.

R-H · 29 October 2016, 05:03 AM

Great work from ABC again, only problem I see is not enough photos and the watches story.

Enjoy

bigspeedy86 · 31 October 2016, 12:34 AM

Beautiful piece

swish77 · 31 October 2016, 01:09 AM

Seems like the split between ABC and LAWW has done nothing to hurt either operation in terms of the quality of the work. Lots of good reviews about both places. Looks great.

Divemann · 31 October 2016, 01:22 PM

Can't write enough good comments about Alex and ABC. 3 watches and counting.

Cantab · 31 October 2016, 11:50 PM

It's great for all of us to have such good choices.

actionkwj · 2 November 2016, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by janice&fred

i'm usually a stickler for keeping our vintage stuff as-found but i agree with the Op and the service provider in replacing the insert as the old one was butt-ugly.

it would have been much too much of a distraction to see that nasty insert on the wrist for any length of time. i think the restoration level was just right

^ this

Frogman4me · 2 November 2016, 02:51 PM

I would have bought the old insert from you :)

Boaters · 2 November 2016, 05:30 PM

I think it looks great!

25 October 2016, 06:31 AM	#1
Mayes_p "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: 5513 Posts: 2	5513 Restoration - ABC Watchwerks I just received my watch back from ABC Watchwerks and wow!!!!! They did an outstanding job. The following work was completed. I would highly recommend Alex @ ABC Watchwerks. Movement service Original Superdome Restoration Rotor Axel Replacement Jewel Replacement Bezel Insert replacement Attached Images

25 October 2016, 03:46 PM	#5
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Great work! __________________

26 October 2016, 04:08 AM	#7
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I also have had great experiences ABC Watchwerks __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

26 October 2016, 04:17 AM	#8
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks great, congrats! __________________

26 October 2016, 05:05 PM	#13
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,541	You had just the right amount of work done on that one. Nice. __________________ E

25 October 2016, 06:49 AM	#2
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,447	Beautiful work.

25 October 2016, 06:52 AM	#3
Brizzybrad "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: JP Location: CONUS Watch: ??? Posts: 245	Looks great, all the gents at ABC are top notch!

25 October 2016, 03:21 PM	#4
roll9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Dan Location: California Watch: 1016 & 16700 Posts: 368	Looking good

26 October 2016, 03:58 AM	#6
johnnymaybes "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: NY Posts: 51	Can I ask how much it cost for that work? What are your thoughts on replacing the bezel and no longer having the original? This is one of the reasons why I don't like to buy watches with scratches on the bezel. Does it make it look too new in your opinion with a replacement bezel?

26 October 2016, 10:41 AM	#9
Mayes_p "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Antonio, TX Watch: 5513 Posts: 2	All the work with insured overnight shipping to and from was around $1300. If i could have saved the bezel insert i would of but it was pretty much beyond repair. Being that ABC was able to restore the original superdome crystal and reuse dial/hands it does not bother me that much. I still always have the option to hunt down a different insert if i want to. I plan to wear the watch daily, and like the vintage/ modern look it has with the newer insert with the original dial/hands and leather strap.

26 October 2016, 12:02 PM	#10
Erpin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Eric Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex DRSD Posts: 680	How much does ABC charge for polishing the watch case?

26 October 2016, 04:48 PM	#12
onthedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: IG @onthedial Posts: 587	@Mayes_p Great meters first Sub, and a lovely restoration by Alex. You'll be able to wear this daily (if you want) for the next 7-10 years. Did you retain the original insert, just to have on hand? ___________ Instagram: @onthedial

26 October 2016, 05:34 PM	#14
Brunik "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Spain Posts: 232	I would prefer to keep the original bezel... looks nicer IMO. Great job!

27 October 2016, 10:09 AM	#17
mattedialdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,002	Alex is a full on professional, and has the original skill set in the vintage refinishing world. Glad you had a great experience Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 October 2016, 05:03 AM	#19
R-H "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Robert Location: Palm Springs CA. Watch: 1967 5513 Posts: 385	Great work from ABC again, only problem I see is not enough photos and the watches story. Enjoy

31 October 2016, 12:34 AM	#20
bigspeedy86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 24	Beautiful piece

31 October 2016, 01:09 AM	#21
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,003	Seems like the split between ABC and LAWW has done nothing to hurt either operation in terms of the quality of the work. Lots of good reviews about both places. Looks great.

31 October 2016, 01:22 PM	#22
Divemann "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NY, NY Posts: 78	Can't write enough good comments about Alex and ABC. 3 watches and counting.

31 October 2016, 11:50 PM	#23
Cantab "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Northeast U.S. Watch: Your 6 Posts: 188	It's great for all of us to have such good choices.

2 November 2016, 02:51 PM	#25
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	I would have bought the old insert from you :)

2 November 2016, 05:30 PM	#26
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	I think it looks great!

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