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Old 28 August 2016, 07:51 AM   #1
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Brilliant info - even a bit sad. Thanks, Bas. :)
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No, my teacher gave me this as a comparison, he found this in a 1575. I did however find a fake escape wheel in a 5513 non serif I'm currently working on. This is quite common, people service these watches at independent watchmakers without a parts account, so that's what happens.
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Old 28 August 2016, 02:46 AM   #2
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I enjoyed everything, but the polishing.
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Old 28 August 2016, 02:53 AM   #3
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Old 28 August 2016, 02:55 AM   #4
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Very cool! Thanks for sharing!


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Old 28 August 2016, 02:56 AM   #5
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Yup, excellent pics. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 28 August 2016, 07:59 AM   #6
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Is this the same as the 1680/8. I have a gold submariner 1680/8
(purchased in 1974) in for service at the Rolex Service Center in Dallas. I am considering replacing the bracelet at a cost of $14700. Do you have any idea for how long Rolex can continue to service this 1575 caliper?
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Old 28 August 2016, 10:26 AM   #7
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Is this the same as the 1680/8. I have a gold submariner 1680/8
(purchased in 1974) in for service at the Rolex Service Center in Dallas. I am considering replacing the bracelet at a cost of $14700. Do you have any idea for how long Rolex can continue to service this 1575 caliper?
They still produce parts so no problem at all
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Rolex uses rare elves to polish the platinum. They have a union deal and make like $90 per hour and get time and half on weekends.
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Old 28 August 2016, 03:29 AM   #8
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Very nice photos!
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Old 28 August 2016, 03:37 AM   #9
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Old 28 August 2016, 03:39 AM   #10
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Looks simply awesome. I've gone back and forth on the polishing debate and concluded ... do whatever makes you happy. A "new" vintage Rolex is pretty damn cool.
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Old 28 August 2016, 04:05 AM   #11
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I Love It.
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Old 28 August 2016, 04:32 AM   #12
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Old 28 August 2016, 04:42 AM   #13
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Old 28 August 2016, 04:48 AM   #14
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Very nice Bas thanks for sharing
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Old 28 August 2016, 05:03 AM   #15
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Old 28 August 2016, 05:26 AM   #17
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Incredible! Great job!
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Old 28 August 2016, 05:36 AM   #18
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Enjoyed before/after photos -- such nice work.
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Old 28 August 2016, 05:37 AM   #19
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Old 28 August 2016, 06:13 AM   #20
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Nice work, enjoyed this thread.

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Old 28 August 2016, 07:54 AM   #21
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Old 28 August 2016, 11:06 AM   #22
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Bas , You are very talented to restore a watch from that condition to like new. Thanks for sharing the Awesome pictures.
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Old 28 August 2016, 11:13 AM   #23
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What was the path to developing your skill?
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Old 28 August 2016, 08:32 PM   #24
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Brilliant info - even a bit sad. Thanks, Bas. :)
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What was the path to developing your skill?
Getting into watches a few years ago, then started watchmaking school two years ago and currently doing an RSC internship. Still a long road ahead before I'm officially CW21.
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Old 28 August 2016, 12:46 PM   #25
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Old 28 August 2016, 01:38 PM   #26
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wow amazing!!! thanks for sharing!!
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Old 28 August 2016, 02:09 PM   #27
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Very nice!! Thanks for the Pics
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Old 28 August 2016, 06:08 PM   #29
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