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Old 2 November 2013, 05:12 AM   #1
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What do you think about my 2 restoration

What do you think about my 2 restoration

I think The brushed finish on the oyster band is good

let me know yours opinion about this

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Old 2 November 2013, 05:15 AM   #2
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Very impressive restoration. Congrats!
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Old 2 November 2013, 05:53 AM   #3
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thanks a lot
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Old 2 November 2013, 05:59 AM   #4
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that bezel is so sharp , is it brand new
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Nice job, looks great!
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Old 2 November 2013, 06:47 AM   #6
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Very nice...
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Old 2 November 2013, 08:36 AM   #7
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I like the look. Although the grain could be a bit nicer.
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I like the look. Although the grain could be a bit nicer.
Pick up a maroon 7447 Scotchbrite pad. You can enrich and deepen the brushed grain with it. As close to factory finish as I've seen done. Be sure to clean well afterwards as abrasives can be left behind.
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Old 3 November 2013, 01:35 AM   #9
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Looks sharp!
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Old 3 November 2013, 02:38 AM   #10
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nice, is that Rose Gold??
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Old 3 November 2013, 05:58 AM   #11
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The DJ is 18K Solid Yellow gold and the AKD is 14K Solid Yellow Gold
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