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Juantxo · 4 December 2016, 01:07 AM

Great job. My experience with RSC in a few different countries has always been perfect. Congrats...!!!

srtown · 4 December 2016, 02:01 AM

That is amazing transformation!!

FR33M45ON · 4 December 2016, 02:05 AM

That's amazing! What a beautiful watch!

Afghanvet · 4 December 2016, 02:17 AM

Great job!!

Ar_Mi · 4 December 2016, 02:40 AM

wow thats a world apart from the old pics... enjoy your new watch.

Sperry · 4 December 2016, 02:44 AM

Lots of 19mm NATO straps on eBay, but quality is unknown ... Dark brown leather would look great, for a change of pace.

Say, if you really miss the "old look" of your watch, I could wear it on the job for a couple years, and send it back to you in pre-refurbished condition.

johnjm · 4 December 2016, 03:02 AM

hehe hehe hehe

I nearly sold it at some point because I wasn't using it, but it's getting a lot of wrist time lately.

KrismanX · 4 December 2016, 03:16 AM

Fantastic overhaul! That's a pretty AK.

AJM914 · 4 December 2016, 04:08 AM

Looks great what a job!

SemperFi · 4 December 2016, 04:16 AM

What an amazing transformation! You've got yourself a brand new watch.

BNA/LION · 4 December 2016, 05:04 AM

Beautiful Restoration! Enjoy you new Rolex!

FrankSub · 4 December 2016, 05:05 AM

Stunning refurb!

slowturbo · 4 December 2016, 05:06 AM

It is hard to believe thats the same watch! Looks great!

TG3N · 4 December 2016, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnjm

I nearly sold it at some point because I wasn't using it, but it's getting a lot of wrist time lately.

All that effort to refurbish it, a lengthy money-can't-buy personal connection to your Father, and a fantastic looking watch in its own right? Each to their own, but I think you'd be completely nuts to sell it.

Majin Buu · 4 December 2016, 05:56 AM

Still a looker after all these years!

Enjoy!

second time · 4 December 2016, 06:39 AM

Don't even think about selling it. Looks fantastic!:thumbs:

One thing that surprises me is they said they couldn't guarantee water resistance. I would have thought the RSC would have all the gaskets, tooling etc to do that.

Verdi · 4 December 2016, 06:47 AM

Long live the (air) King!

Nice and reasonably priced work!

Old Expat Beast · 4 December 2016, 08:05 AM

Looks great still. Must be about due for another service by now.

johnjm · 4 December 2016, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TG3N

All that effort to refurbish it, a lengthy money-can't-buy personal connection to your Father, and a fantastic looking watch in its own right? Each to their own, but I think you'd be completely nuts to sell it.

My father doesn't mind, the condition was that its replaced with another though (he is still around :) ) It was my late grandfather who was the collector and we still have a few yet undetermined models from the 50s (said father isn't into watches), although the one I'm seeing tomorrow which went to my sister who still wears it everyday is interesting as I posted it here 8 years ago. 36xxx serial with explorer dial and large bevet crown. It went in for a refurb 3 years ago but she was clever enough to tell them not to replace the dial. They were supposed to take note of the reference number so I'm taking it to RSC Johannesburg next week for the, to check as they are still looking for the service info the archives.

They did say that they were lucky enough to have original movement parts still in stock back then.

Hers

I don't think the AK needs a service, it's been keeping perfect time for two weeks now and was in a safe for 8 years. It's only had one in nearly 50 years haha. I'm keeping it of course, it is a great watch.

Lume shot

TG3N · 4 December 2016, 08:33 AM

Absolutely fair enough!

I didn't realise it was such a treasure-trove of fantastic old pieces to choose from. Kudos to you both for keeping your Grandfather's watches current & ticking. Cheers for posting the photos as well, fascinating.

Ouro9999 · 4 December 2016, 09:35 AM

Very nice congrats!

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SonnyAK · 4 December 2016, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Excellent job. It's true....a Rolex can live on forever!!

I love seeing some of these old threads pop up! This is a great quote from JJ, since Rolex's aren't the only thing that will live forever...Posts on forums will too! RIP JJ!!

Great looking watch too! I've had a couple other vintage watches restored (one from my Grandfather and another from my Dad)...It's always great to wear and enjoy them once again!

toucan · 4 December 2016, 02:13 PM

Fantastic! Can't believe it's the same watch.

Slippy Chips · 4 December 2016, 02:37 PM

I just turned 40. Do you think they could do that to me? My first service too...

johnjm · 17 December 2016, 05:56 PM

He has another friend now.

WEST HAM ROLEX · 17 December 2016, 06:27 PM

A good job done with patience - and you now have very nice individual piece

Well done

wm5382 · 18 December 2016, 02:16 PM

WOW...

I always enjoy looking at beat up old watch comes back to life

Congrats on a nice restoration job well done and enjoy the watch!

watchwatcher · 18 December 2016, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnjm

Lume shot

Nice shot!

4 December 2016, 02:17 AM	#64
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	Great job!! __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

4 December 2016, 03:02 AM	#67
johnjm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 1,152	hehe hehe hehe I nearly sold it at some point because I wasn't using it, but it's getting a lot of wrist time lately. __________________ 114300;116710;116500;114060;126710;5500;6084

4 December 2016, 03:16 AM	#68
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Fantastic overhaul! That's a pretty AK. __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

4 December 2016, 04:08 AM	#69
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Looks great what a job! __________________

4 December 2016, 04:16 AM	#70
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	What an amazing transformation! You've got yourself a brand new watch. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

4 December 2016, 01:07 AM	#61
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Great job. My experience with RSC in a few different countries has always been perfect. Congrats...!!!

4 December 2016, 02:01 AM	#62
srtown Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Everywhere Watch: 116333 slate dial Posts: 143	That is amazing transformation!!

4 December 2016, 02:05 AM	#63
FR33M45ON "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Donald Location: Orlando Watch: 116610LN Posts: 40	That's amazing! What a beautiful watch!

4 December 2016, 02:40 AM	#65
Ar_Mi "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dubai/Los Angeles Watch: a few Posts: 595	wow thats a world apart from the old pics... enjoy your new watch.

4 December 2016, 02:44 AM	#66
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	Lots of 19mm NATO straps on eBay, but quality is unknown ... Dark brown leather would look great, for a change of pace. Say, if you really miss the "old look" of your watch, I could wear it on the job for a couple years, and send it back to you in pre-refurbished condition.

4 December 2016, 05:04 AM	#71
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,647	Beautiful Restoration! Enjoy you new Rolex! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

4 December 2016, 05:05 AM	#72
FrankSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: South Africa Posts: 11	Stunning refurb!

4 December 2016, 05:06 AM	#73
slowturbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Alan Location: NoVA Watch: 42mm Polar Exp II Posts: 333	It is hard to believe thats the same watch! Looks great! __________________ Rolex 326934 White Omega Speedmaster GSOTM Meteorite PAM 1314 IWC 3777-01 JLC Reverso Grand Taille

4 December 2016, 05:56 AM	#75
Majin Buu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Joe Location: Planet Earth Watch: Datejust now Posts: 928	Still a looker after all these years! Enjoy!

4 December 2016, 06:39 AM	#76
second time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Here Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 363	Don't even think about selling it. Looks fantastic!:thumbs: One thing that surprises me is they said they couldn't guarantee water resistance. I would have thought the RSC would have all the gaskets, tooling etc to do that. __________________ GMT IIc, Damasko DA36, Tudor Date+Day, GS SBGT035

4 December 2016, 06:47 AM	#77
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Long live the (air) King! Nice and reasonably priced work! __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

4 December 2016, 08:05 AM	#78
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,821	Looks great still. Must be about due for another service by now.

4 December 2016, 08:33 AM	#80
TG3N "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: UK Posts: 249	Absolutely fair enough! I didn't realise it was such a treasure-trove of fantastic old pieces to choose from. Kudos to you both for keeping your Grandfather's watches current & ticking. Cheers for posting the photos as well, fascinating.

4 December 2016, 09:35 AM	#81
Ouro9999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Romero Location: Brasil Watch: SUB16610lv Posts: 587	Very nice congrats! Enviado de meu SM-N910C usando Tapatalk

4 December 2016, 02:13 PM	#83
toucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 5970 Posts: 1,980	Fantastic! Can't believe it's the same watch.

4 December 2016, 02:37 PM	#84
Slippy Chips "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dirty South Posts: 629	I just turned 40. Do you think they could do that to me? My first service too...

17 December 2016, 05:56 PM	#85
johnjm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 1,152	He has another friend now. __________________ 114300;116710;116500;114060;126710;5500;6084

17 December 2016, 06:27 PM	#86
WEST HAM ROLEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: London/Asia Watch: GMT LN/SD43/D Blue Posts: 872	A good job done with patience - and you now have very nice individual piece Well done

18 December 2016, 02:16 PM	#87
wm5382 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Indonesia Posts: 304	WOW... I always enjoy looking at beat up old watch comes back to life Congrats on a nice restoration job well done and enjoy the watch!

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