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Hookie · 3 October 2008, 10:46 PM

Very nice Emilio, how old is that ?

Terry Newton · 3 October 2008, 10:56 PM

After seeing the before and after pictures I am more convinced that Dalton is a watch repair MASTER.

I would not have hesitated sending him my TT GMT IIc that an AD ruined as I am sure he could have restored the case to like new condition.

Your watch is absolutely beautiful and will be enjoyed for many more years to come. You will probably pass it down to the next generation and it will still be running well.

AWESOME JOB DALTON!

Terry Newton

Jimbits76 · 3 October 2008, 10:59 PM

Dalton performs some of the best work I have seen (from his pics) and easily rivals the best, traditional private Rolex repairs/watchmakers here in the UK...many of whom probably charge much, much more!!!!!

Nice work and beautiful watch.

J

Greenring · 3 October 2008, 11:04 PM

Amazing comeback.

I thought it was a gonner! Most important is that the watch can be useful again and be around to be handed down to kids.

Dalton · 4 October 2008, 02:41 AM

Thanks for the props Emilio, and everyone else. Gotta get back in the studio, but I just can't stop looking at that dial. It looks like shark skin to me.

pacificlnd · 4 October 2008, 02:47 AM

I'm a newbie here....could you post contact info for Dalton, please? It's about time for my 5 year tune up....

Thanks!

DUH!!! He must have posted at the same time, OR I need to get new reading glasses!!!

Emilio84 · 4 October 2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wuzzzer

I especially like the Cleveland from Family Guy reference.

Hah! I was wondering if anyone would get that.

unclesallie · 4 October 2008, 05:42 AM

congratulations! beautiful rolex!
best,
dan

acce1999 · 4 October 2008, 08:27 PM

This thread is a good example on why it is so great reading posts on this forum!

Best,

A

mickeydainish · 4 October 2008, 08:45 PM

That is awsome Emilio...... I am so glad you are happy!!!! That watch look like it has had a second life lovingly breathed into it..... Good on ya Dalton.

I will be restoring my Fathers watch soon too.....(non-Rolex).... and I am sure mine will be a happy ending also... :-)

TempoKing · 4 October 2008, 11:30 PM

Congratulations
This is exactly how I felt when my 1947 Omega came back from Omega Switzerland.

koronet-kid · 5 October 2008, 01:14 AM

i also love that dial.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocco1109

Haven't seen that one before. Looks great.

not seen one like it before do you know what it is made of or is it just a painted finish?

regards sean

Emilio84 · 5 October 2008, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hookie

Very nice Emilio, how old is that ?

serial dates it to about 1971 and my dad is pretty sure he bought it in 74 so a safe guess is atleast 34 years old. So 10 years older than me!

Emilio84 · 5 October 2008, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koronet-kid

i also love that dial.

not seen one like it before do you know what it is made of or is it just a painted finish?

regards sean

Its not painted but I have no clue what type of material it is.

CKay · 5 October 2008, 02:12 AM

Need I say more?

MrCowboy99 · 5 October 2008, 02:17 AM

very nice

Dalton · 5 October 2008, 06:01 AM

yes, that dial is very interesting. I didn't study it much but it appealed to my taste.

3 October 2008, 10:56 PM	#32
Terry Newton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Terry Newton Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c Posts: 6,644	After seeing the before and after pictures I am more convinced that Dalton is a watch repair MASTER. I would not have hesitated sending him my TT GMT IIc that an AD ruined as I am sure he could have restored the case to like new condition. Your watch is absolutely beautiful and will be enjoyed for many more years to come. You will probably pass it down to the next generation and it will still be running well. AWESOME JOB DALTON! Terry Newton __________________ Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth "Z" SS Date Submariner "Z" TT GMT-Master IIc

4 October 2008, 02:47 AM	#36
pacificlnd "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 4	Dalton? I'm a newbie here....could you post contact info for Dalton, please? It's about time for my 5 year tune up.... Thanks! DUH!!! He must have posted at the same time, OR I need to get new reading glasses!!!

5 October 2008, 02:12 AM	#45
CKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 467	Need I say more? __________________ BLACK IS THICKER THAN BLOOD

3 October 2008, 10:46 PM	#31
Hookie Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: SUB TT 16613 Posts: 300	Very nice Emilio, how old is that ?

3 October 2008, 10:59 PM	#33
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Dalton performs some of the best work I have seen (from his pics) and easily rivals the best, traditional private Rolex repairs/watchmakers here in the UK...many of whom probably charge much, much more!!!!! Nice work and beautiful watch. J

3 October 2008, 11:04 PM	#34
Greenring "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Stan Location: Brunswick, Ohio Watch: All of them Posts: 967	Amazing comeback. I thought it was a gonner! Most important is that the watch can be useful again and be around to be handed down to kids.

4 October 2008, 02:41 AM	#35
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	Thanks for the props Emilio, and everyone else. Gotta get back in the studio, but I just can't stop looking at that dial. It looks like shark skin to me.

4 October 2008, 05:42 AM	#38
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	congratulations! beautiful rolex! best, dan

4 October 2008, 08:27 PM	#39
acce1999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GMT+1 Posts: 2,711	This thread is a good example on why it is so great reading posts on this forum! Best, A

4 October 2008, 08:45 PM	#40
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	That is awsome Emilio...... I am so glad you are happy!!!! That watch look like it has had a second life lovingly breathed into it..... Good on ya Dalton. I will be restoring my Fathers watch soon too.....(non-Rolex).... and I am sure mine will be a happy ending also... :-)

4 October 2008, 11:30 PM	#41
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Congratulations This is exactly how I felt when my 1947 Omega came back from Omega Switzerland.

5 October 2008, 02:17 AM	#46
MrCowboy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mac Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,367	very nice

5 October 2008, 06:01 AM	#47
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	yes, that dial is very interesting. I didn't study it much but it appealed to my taste.

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