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Old 1 November 2021, 09:33 AM   #1
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Amazing work Bas. Love threads like these.
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Old 1 November 2021, 11:42 AM   #2
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Amazing work Bas. Love threads like these.
Me too. One of my favorites

Sooooooo much better than the current state of A D’s this and that threads. Reminds me of why I got into watches and Rolex to begin with

Thank you Bas.
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Old 1 November 2021, 04:20 PM   #3
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Thanks for the kind words!


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Stellar work! Brings back memories of my first Rolex, also a 34mm OP Date. Was a service dial installed? The original didn’t look too bad on the “before” photo.


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One of the dial feet was missing, so I had to replace it.

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Marvellous work Bas.

Was it your own watch?
Thank you! Unfortunately not my own watch

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Wow, thank you for sharing! Is laser welding something that every RSC can offer now, or just certain ones? I’ve heard of people using Rolliworks, etc., for laser welding, and I didn’t realize that RSC sometimes does this as well!
Some RSC do laser welding, most still do not as it is not mandatory yet. I suspect it will be a worldwide offered service in some years time.

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Very nice watch; were the hands and dial retained as original? Was it luminova as the dial says "Swiss Made?"
Unfortunately one of the dial feet was missing and so the dial had to be replaced.
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One of the dial feet was missing, so I had to replace it.



Thank you! Unfortunately not my own watch



Some RSC do laser welding, most still do not as it is not mandatory yet. I suspect it will be a worldwide offered service in some years time.



Unfortunately one of the dial feet was missing and so the dial had to be replaced.
Bas, thanks! Again, great work!
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Old 1 November 2021, 09:06 PM   #5
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Some RSC do laser welding, most still do not as it is not mandatory yet. I suspect it will be a worldwide offered service in some years time.
Thanks for letting us know! Your work makes us all want to go and buy an OP!!
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Old 1 November 2021, 10:20 AM   #6
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Old 1 November 2021, 10:24 AM   #7
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Old 1 November 2021, 10:59 AM   #9
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Great job. Looks like new..
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Old 1 November 2021, 11:41 AM   #10
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Old 1 November 2021, 06:26 PM   #12
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Great work and also impressed how these replacement parts are still available to bring a watch back to like-new condition.

What year is this Oyster? I've wondered over the years how my '55 6284 might look smartened up but that's surely pushing it :)
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Old 1 November 2021, 06:42 PM   #13
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Fantastic job Bas. Love it.
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Old 1 November 2021, 07:54 PM   #14
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Old 1 November 2021, 08:01 PM   #15
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Superb work Bas.

Can I ask where in 'Europe' you are?

Thanks in advance.
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Thank you for sharing, amazing work Bas!
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Old 1 November 2021, 09:05 PM   #17
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Wow, very nice work! It looks fantastic.
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Old 1 November 2021, 09:27 PM   #18
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Looks fantastic Bas and some today worry and fret about getting there modern day Rolex polished.
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Old 2 November 2021, 03:43 AM   #19
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Looks fantastic Bas and some today worry and fret about getting there modern day Rolex polished.
I hope I didn't remove too much metal while polishing
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Beautiful details, just music to the eyes...if there is such a thing...
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Great "timing" Mr. Bas......!

The general discussion sub forum, was in dire need of some serious watch talk/pics!
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Fantastic! Thanks for sharing and what a timeless beautiful piece!
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What a great thread, really enjoyable, thank you.
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This was great to see. Nice work! Thanks for posting this.
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Wow. Very impressive! How long did that restoration take?
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Wow. Very impressive! How long did that restoration take?
Thank you
It took about 15 hours
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Is the mark on the inside of the lug a reflection or an actual artifact from the welding process? I'm just wondering if this technique could be used for a visible part of the case or if the repair itself would always be visible in some way.

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