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Old 9 October 2018, 04:38 PM   #1
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laser welding help requested.

I've always avoided buying any watch that had engraving on the case back because, and I know it's just a personal preference thing, I just don't like it. I know there are forum members who have no problem with engraving because they view it as a part of the watches history and story, but you can't argue that it can, and often does, significantly impact the watches sales value.

That said, after reading about laser welding and investigating the process a bit, including looking at "before" and "after" photos of watches where it was used to removing even deep engraving, it really does seem to be a very viable option, and the cost doesn't seem to be too prohibitive. I would very much like to be able to add watches with engraving to my potential purchase pool, but the shops that seem most qualified to trust to do a good job are located in either Hong Kong, Spain, or Great Britain. I have no problem sending a watch overseas to have work done, but I would greatly appreciate it if someone who has used laser welding for either a repair or engraving removal could provide a referral. Thanks in advance.
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Old 9 October 2018, 04:59 PM   #2
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Far easier and would expect cheaper to have a new case back fitted.
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Old 9 October 2018, 07:59 PM   #3
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Far easier and would expect cheaper to have a new case back fitted.
But that would be too easy lol
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Old 9 October 2018, 08:39 PM   #4
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Far easier and would expect cheaper to have a new case back fitted.
Exactly this.
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Old 10 October 2018, 12:41 AM   #5
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I've done this before even on solid gold case backs. It's actually and easy job. Also, check out this guy who has been posting in the Rolex Tech area here..... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=618472

I'm sure he can probably do backs too and he's in California. I'm in North Georgia by the way.
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Old 11 October 2018, 03:58 AM   #6
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Thanks.
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Old 11 October 2018, 08:12 AM   #7
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Most engravings can be brushed out fairly easy
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Michael Young does a fine job.

I have a thread on my 1680 somewhere and he restored that Case nicely.
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