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Old 31 January 2008, 06:16 AM   #1
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A oldie but goldie>>>>>>

for those that haven´t seen it before.

http://www.watchwallpapers.com/imperial.htm

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Old 31 January 2008, 06:23 AM   #2
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Wow! Nice job!
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Old 31 January 2008, 06:29 AM   #3
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Thanks, Jocke! Excellent work.
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Old 31 January 2008, 06:39 AM   #4
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Great work jocke Nice tutorial
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Old 31 January 2008, 07:03 AM   #5
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You rock Jocke!
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Old 31 January 2008, 07:10 AM   #6
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Superlative Jocke.
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Old 31 January 2008, 07:15 AM   #7
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I've seen it before, but never tire of it. Thanks Jocke
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Old 31 January 2008, 09:30 AM   #8
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It sure needed TLC.

What a beauty it is now!
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Old 31 January 2008, 09:31 AM   #9
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Wow what a nice example. I found it very interesting indeed!

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Old 31 January 2008, 09:57 AM   #10
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That is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 31 January 2008, 10:20 AM   #11
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beautiful restoration work,great photography work!
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Old 31 January 2008, 10:22 AM   #12
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That's a great example of how bring an old beauty back. Enjoyed the pictoral very much.
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Old 31 January 2008, 10:25 AM   #13
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Very nice restoration & photos!

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Old 31 January 2008, 10:29 AM   #14
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Stunning - great work!
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Old 31 January 2008, 10:40 AM   #15
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Thankyou for sharing. Your work and images are excellent! What work, if any did you do on the face?
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Old 31 January 2008, 11:22 AM   #16
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Never tire of seeing that one Jocke
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Old 31 January 2008, 11:38 AM   #17
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Old 31 January 2008, 01:03 PM   #18
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Old 31 January 2008, 01:07 PM   #19
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Amazing transformation! Your pics really bring the watch to life, as usual.
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Old 31 January 2008, 01:14 PM   #20
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A diamond in the rough.....now....a real beauty!
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Old 31 January 2008, 01:21 PM   #21
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Awesome work, Jocke! Can I send you my car???
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Old 31 January 2008, 01:25 PM   #22
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Old 31 January 2008, 03:03 PM   #23
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Old 31 January 2008, 03:35 PM   #24
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Fantastic Jocke!!
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