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1 March 2017, 01:15 PM
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ABC Restoration: before and after
ABC Watchwerks, Alex and Aaron, restored my old Rolex Oyster from 1949. I had traded the watch in 1978 for an Omega Speedmaster First Watch on the Moon which I had won, new in the box, playing cards in Madrid, Spain.
The Oyster belonged to a friend whose parents had bought it for him when he was born. It had a gold-filled or laminated gold case, I don't exactly which, that had deteriorated with time. The movement, however, remains perfect. I never had had a Rolex, my friend fell in love with the Speedmaster, so we traded. I never got to use the old Rolex, but I plan to use it now. I think the guys at ABC Watchwerks have done a great restoration job. I look forward to your comments. |
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1 March 2017, 01:28 PM
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Real Name: Chris
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Wow!! Truly beautiful....ABC does some mighty fine work. Congrats on that beauty.
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1 March 2017, 01:34 PM
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Beautiful!!
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1 March 2017, 01:36 PM
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AMAZING!! I too dealt with both alex and aaron at ABC, great guys!!!
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1 March 2017, 02:54 PM
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Very nice. I have dealt with ABC and like them.
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1 March 2017, 03:00 PM
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They really do amazing restorations.
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1 March 2017, 03:17 PM
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Awesome work done by ABC!!!
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1 March 2017, 03:18 PM
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Wow!
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1 March 2017, 08:58 PM
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Excellent workmanship by ABC.
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1 March 2017, 09:14 PM
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Wow, they did a fantastic job, you've got to be happy with that!
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1 March 2017, 09:25 PM
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Looks like new.
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1 March 2017, 09:32 PM
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Good job on a cool watch.
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1 March 2017, 09:42 PM
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Is it the same midcase? Looks cool w the lug holes.
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1 March 2017, 10:03 PM
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Looks fantastic! Beauty!!:)
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1 March 2017, 10:06 PM
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Looks at that dial
 Congratulations, they did a wonderful job
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1 March 2017, 10:26 PM
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Spectacular.
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2 March 2017, 07:27 AM
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Mid Case and Crown Changed?
Seems like mid case has been changed from gold filled to SS (no lug holes - then lug holes) plus crown has also been changed to a Rolex Oyster crown?
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2 March 2017, 07:46 AM
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Looks great Sir!!
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2 March 2017, 07:56 AM
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What's the MMs on that bad boy ? Looks great I bet my wife would wear that Rolex.
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2 March 2017, 11:04 AM
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fantastic
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2 March 2017, 11:17 AM
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Thank y'all for the kind replies. Yes, the mid case was switched from gold plated to SS. Finding the SS case for that movement was no easy chore. The crown was replaced for a period correct one. That's a 35mm case, which is just fine for me. My wrist is slightly over 7 1/2" but I much prefer smaller watches than larger ones. The movement is in tip top shape. Nice resurrection, I'd say.
Dealing with Aaron and Alex at ABC is great. Full California. Chill, laid back, forthcoming, helpful, very nice and personable, courteous, honest, first rate watchmakers.
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2 March 2017, 11:23 AM
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There great guys over there. I always take my watches to them.
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2 March 2017, 11:24 AM
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Wow looks great!
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2 March 2017, 12:29 PM
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They did a great job, wear in good health.
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2 March 2017, 03:45 PM
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Great work from ABC!
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2 March 2017, 04:24 PM
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Beautiful
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3 March 2017, 05:38 PM
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W-O-W!, that is stunning!
If you don't mind me asking, what does something like that run from them? |
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4 March 2017, 01:24 PM
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Holy smokes!
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4 March 2017, 11:17 PM
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[QUOTE=JohnnyCocktails;7406867]W-O-W!, that is stunning!
If you don't mind me asking, what does something like that run from them?[/QUOTE Their prices are very fair. They are good people.
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5 March 2017, 01:04 AM
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Wow, looks like a different watch. Er, with only the bezel, dial, hands, movement and possibly caseback being kept and all else replaced, one might be able to argue it is a different watch! Beautiful, though, perfect for a daily wear, good for you.
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