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JJ Irani · 27 January 2009, 06:08 PM

Hi guys,

Last week, I took my TT BLUE SUB over to my AD for a complete cosmetic make-over to the bracelet which had some pretty nasty scratches and scuff marks all over when I bought it early Dec. 08 from my friend.

The watch being just over a year old, I knew it was going to be a very long time before I took it for its first service; and there's no way I would have been able to live with those scratches for the next 5 or 6 years.

So I got a reasonable estimate from my AD this morning and told him to go ahead with the job.

Should get the watch back by this Friday - shall post some pics of the finished bracelet when it comes back!!

JJ

SLS · 27 January 2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi guys,

Last week, I took my TT BLUE SUB over to my AD for a complete cosmetic make-over to the bracelet which had some pretty nasty scratches and scuff marks all over when I bought it early Dec....

Wow JJ, it only took you over 53,000 posts to get it right!

I think Hans just rolled over in his grave!

Glad to hear your TT Blue Sub is coming home soon!

~Scott

JJ Irani · 27 January 2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Wow JJ, it only took you over 53,000 posts to get it right!

I think Hans just rolled over in his grave!

Glad to hear your TT Blue Sub is coming home soon!

~Scott

That, I guess, is the problem when you try to please EVERYONE......and just hope I DON'T end up pleasing no one!!

SLS · 27 January 2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

That, I guess, is the problem when you try to please EVERYONE......and just hope I DON'T end up pleasing no one!!

I will admit, he cute little names really bothered me for a while...now I have begun to accept that they are part of this forum!

I guess it's what makes this place different from the others though!

Maybe my wife is right

and I am losing it!

~Scott

jas55 · 27 January 2009, 06:42 PM

Is it very exspensive to have the work done JJ?

TheVTCGuy · 27 January 2009, 09:53 PM

JJ, aren't you concerned for the integrity of the case? My local AD told me that a Rolex is good for about five, maybe six good polishes, hence why they come up with the 30-ish year service commitment. My Datona has scratches I'd love to have buffed out, but my AD warned against it for the long-term health of the metal. Is he full of sheep dung?

P.S. Congrats on getting Bluesy Back.

Omega_Precision · 27 January 2009, 10:16 PM

If it was only for a bracelet service, I hope you took off the head before you have them do it.

akhamdani · 27 January 2009, 10:34 PM

It will be interresting to see the pictures.

vapalux · 28 January 2009, 12:33 AM

Looking forward to seeing the pics JJ and to see your happy smiling face with Bluesy returned!

Si

Rolexitis · 28 January 2009, 12:47 AM

Good to hear! Will be waiting for pics

JJ Irani · 28 January 2009, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas55

Is it very exspensive to have the work done JJ?

I am having ONLY the bracelet done - NZ$120 (around US$64) all up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

JJ, aren't you concerned for the integrity of the case? My local AD told me that a Rolex is good for about five, maybe six good polishes, hence why they come up with the 30-ish year service commitment. My Datona has scratches I'd love to have buffed out, but my AD warned against it for the long-term health of the metal. Is he full of sheep dung?

P.S. Congrats on getting Bluesy Back.

Not doing the case which is fine - only the bracelet which had way too many scuff marks for my liking. I have to live with this watch for the next 5~6 years (before its first service) as it is only 16 months old and I like to look at a "clean" watch!!

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Originally Posted by Omega_Precision

If it was only for a bracelet service, I hope you took off the head before you have them do it.

No need - the AD-cum-RSC here is very professional. He will do a good job, I'm sure of it. Same guy did my SS Sub-date last year and it came up Aces!!

RolexCat · 28 January 2009, 04:36 AM

I saw a gold sub that was being rebuilt at the AD. The owner used it for everything, from work to building his house. After 20 years it was in sad shape. It looked fake as it was so beat up. Ron

DSJ · 28 January 2009, 04:37 AM

And we have ideas for the case, don't we JJ?

boa2 · 28 January 2009, 05:08 AM

Look forward to the pictures, JJ!

pricojorge · 28 January 2009, 05:09 AM

thats a good price !

GerardoG · 28 January 2009, 05:17 AM

Looking forward to the pics....

tommypit · 28 January 2009, 08:54 AM

looking forward to seeing the pics JJ.

Would you mind telling us how much?

Thanks Pal!

Tom

Bisquitlips · 28 January 2009, 09:27 AM

64.00 sounds very reasonable to have the bracelet refinished.

Trini · 28 January 2009, 10:29 AM

JJ keeping a watch for 5 or 6 years ?

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good one ..

must have drank some water from that stream on his vacation

:r ofl:

27 January 2009, 06:08 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I should get Bluesy back before this week is out!! Hi guys, Last week, I took my TT BLUE SUB over to my AD for a complete cosmetic make-over to the bracelet which had some pretty nasty scratches and scuff marks all over when I bought it early Dec. 08 from my friend. The watch being just over a year old, I knew it was going to be a very long time before I took it for its first service; and there's no way I would have been able to live with those scratches for the next 5 or 6 years. So I got a reasonable estimate from my AD this morning and told him to go ahead with the job. Should get the watch back by this Friday - shall post some pics of the finished bracelet when it comes back!! JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 January 2009, 06:42 PM	#5
jas55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Lach Location: Western Australia Posts: 759	Is it very exspensive to have the work done JJ? __________________ Explorer 2-Polar Omega Seamaster Quartz

28 January 2009, 12:47 AM	#10
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Good to hear! Will be waiting for pics __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 January 2009, 04:37 AM	#13
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	And we have ideas for the case, don't we JJ? __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

28 January 2009, 05:08 AM	#14
boa2 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Howard Location: Utah Watch: Lover Posts: 3,939	Look forward to the pictures, JJ! __________________ "Facts and truth really don't have much to do with each other."

27 January 2009, 09:53 PM	#6
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	JJ, aren't you concerned for the integrity of the case? My local AD told me that a Rolex is good for about five, maybe six good polishes, hence why they come up with the 30-ish year service commitment. My Datona has scratches I'd love to have buffed out, but my AD warned against it for the long-term health of the metal. Is he full of sheep dung? P.S. Congrats on getting Bluesy Back.

27 January 2009, 10:16 PM	#7
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	If it was only for a bracelet service, I hope you took off the head before you have them do it.

27 January 2009, 10:34 PM	#8
akhamdani Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Home! Posts: 500	It will be interresting to see the pictures.

28 January 2009, 12:33 AM	#9
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Looking forward to seeing the pics JJ and to see your happy smiling face with Bluesy returned! Si

28 January 2009, 04:36 AM	#12
RolexCat Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Ron Location: Michigan Watch: SD Posts: 318	I saw a gold sub that was being rebuilt at the AD. The owner used it for everything, from work to building his house. After 20 years it was in sad shape. It looked fake as it was so beat up. Ron

28 January 2009, 05:09 AM	#15
pricojorge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Jorge Location: Palm Beach, Fl Watch: Sea dweller. Posts: 311	thats a good price ! __________________ white gold plz

28 January 2009, 05:17 AM	#16
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Looking forward to the pics....

28 January 2009, 08:54 AM	#17
tommypit Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: tommy Location: NYC Watch: 2005 TT Sub Black Posts: 279	looking forward to seeing the pics JJ. Would you mind telling us how much? Thanks Pal! Tom

28 January 2009, 09:27 AM	#18
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	64.00 sounds very reasonable to have the bracelet refinished. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

28 January 2009, 10:29 AM	#19
Trini Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Caribbean Posts: 117	5 or 6 years ? JJ keeping a watch for 5 or 6 years ? :r ofl::rof l: :r ofl::rof l: good one .. must have drank some water from that stream on his vacation :r ofl:

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