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Nick Hacko · 3 May 2007, 10:34 AM

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C.J. · 3 May 2007, 10:38 AM

Wow, great job, Nick

Alcan · 3 May 2007, 10:52 AM

Nick, you did beautiful work and saved an important watch. It looks new. I'll bet the owner was pleased with the result.

What was involved in restoring the dial?

mlb · 3 May 2007, 10:54 AM

Wow!! Great restore, Nick

Subfiend · 3 May 2007, 10:57 AM

Fantastic job!

Let me know if you can get my '55 Oyster Chronometer with silver honeycomb 3-6-9 dial running again. RSC refused to service it because it has a 1030 movement.

nikhsub1 · 3 May 2007, 11:09 AM

Just beautiful work!

TARDIS · 3 May 2007, 11:23 AM

Unbelievable restoration Nick. Thanks for showing it to us!

mike · 3 May 2007, 11:28 AM

Fantastic!

I've said it before, the preservation of Rolex heritage has fallen to the collector.

padi56 · 3 May 2007, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mike

Fantastic!

I've said it before, the preservation of Rolex heritage has fallen to the collector.

Now Mike 100% agree on that,Nick thats a great job, shame that Rolex dismisses there heritage watches for service.

3 May 2007, 08:56 PM

Looks great! Can you pleasse provide some detail about how the dial was restored? Did you do this yourself or was it done at a dial refinisher of some type? From your description it doesn't sound like it was refinished as much as cleaned/touched up.

I just had a dial refinished for a Bulova I am restoring that was pretty far gone, and although the refinisher did a decent job there are some small issues with it. This is something I would like to learn how to do more of myself.

Thanks, Al

Erix · 3 May 2007, 09:04 PM

AWSOME !! wow, that watch looked soo beyond repair...

mikey · 3 May 2007, 12:04 PM

I agree wholeheartedly Mike!

chris_nor_cal · 3 May 2007, 03:20 PM

man thats beautiful. great job! i might have to ship my grandmothers vintage omega to you one day for similar restoral.

JJ Irani · 3 May 2007, 05:20 PM

WOW!! From beast to beauty!!

Great job, Nick. Many thanks!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 3 May 2007, 09:04 PM

Very nice job, Nicholas!

jac67 · 3 May 2007, 10:28 PM

I have just one word - B E A U T I FU L !

John.

Gedanken · 3 May 2007, 10:59 PM

Stunning work, Nick!

How did that Explorer get into that condition, though? It looked like something you would find at the bottom of a waterlogged toolbox or something.

JPTX · 3 May 2007, 11:12 PM

Unreal, looks great

Rockrolex · 3 May 2007, 11:18 PM

Fantastic restoration, Nick. Truly you took a sow's ear and turned it into a silk purse. What a gorgeous watch in its restored state.

JJ Irani · 4 May 2007, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Stunning work, Nick!

How did that Explorer get into that condition, though? It looked like something you would find at the bottom of a waterlogged toolbox or something.

I was thinking the same thing, James!!

President · 4 May 2007, 05:00 AM

+4 seconds! Crikey!

watchgeek · 4 May 2007, 05:01 AM

great work Nick !!

Nick Hacko · 4 May 2007, 08:53 AM

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Fiwi · 4 May 2007, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

And that was it... until 2 years later when we incidentally discovered who our
client was. But that is another story altogether.

Hmmm. Who could it be? I guess it would be inappropriate to reveal the client. But do tell us the rest of the story!

President · 5 May 2007, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiwi

Hmmm. Who could it be? I guess it would be inappropriate to reveal the client. But do tell us the rest of the story!

Pweeze? You don't have an oath or anything do you?

Gedanken · 5 May 2007, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Hacko

James -

one of the reasons why I enjoy posting restoration photos on forum
is because sometimes I receive very little (if any) feedback after the job
is done. Not that owners are non appreciative - of course they are
but many are not really technically minded or like in this particular case
complete transaction was handled by owners secretary.
I doubt she was able to report what was done to the watch,
and I am almost certain that owner is not going to wear it
(will be kept in safe as sentimental memento).
Therefore +4 sec or +400 sec makes little difference to him
but it does make big difference to me.

So the real gratification comes from people like yourself,
watch nuts and fellow collectors.

This reminds me of another story when we received a $5 clock
in mail with "we will call you" note.
Few days later we got a phone call from someone who introduced
himself as "personal secretary of a very important person".
He was well spoken, with nicely polished cockney accent.
I told him that clock is piece of rubbish and I am not
going to prostitute myself working on it. Yes, indeed, he said,
the clock was found by his master's boy
and kid just loves it, and since money is not an issue
please do whatever is necessary to make it tick again.
And I did. The clock was collected by chauffeur and 4-digit repair bill
settled in cash. Transaction was closed few days later with yet another mysterious 'thank you for repairing the clock' phone call.

And that was it... until 2 years later when we incidentally discovered who our
client was. But that is another story altogether.

Well Nick, one thing's for sure - around these here parts there's going to be no shortage of people who genuinely appreciate the quality of your work and will say as much!

You've definitely raised the bar on this forum!

What with the topic of "technically speaking, what's a better watch?" coming up on this forum every now and then, you've brought up a very important point here, and your perspective as a professional makes it all the more important. It doesn't matter if it's atomic-clock accurate, and it doesn't matter if it costs a trust fund - what does matter is how happy it makes you.

Han · 5 May 2007, 08:52 AM

Nick,

That was an amazing job of restoration

With regard to customers, in my case there is a saying that if don't hear from them it means everything is OK. Compliments are rare and we've come to NOT expect it anymore.

Keep the good stuff coming

Han

Incurable · 4 May 2007, 10:53 AM

That watch was made the year I was born...

Part of me really likes the idea of collecting items made in that 'special' year like... watches and acoustic guitars in particular. Fine job and hopefully it will be properly appreciated and not viewed as just another lifeless possession.

4 May 2007, 09:50 PM

Hi Nick - any chance of getting more information on the dial work?

Thanks!

Fiwi · 4 May 2007, 10:33 PM

Amazing job! Your customer must be very pleased.

3 May 2007, 10:34 AM	#1
Nick Hacko Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: . Posts: 274	Restoration of 1953. Rolex Explorer Ref 6610 . Last edited by Nick Hacko; 30 August 2007 at 03:29 PM..

3 May 2007, 10:52 AM	#3
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Nick, you did beautiful work and saved an important watch. It looks new. I'll bet the owner was pleased with the result. What was involved in restoring the dial? __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

3 May 2007, 10:57 AM	#5
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Fantastic job! Let me know if you can get my '55 Oyster Chronometer with silver honeycomb 3-6-9 dial running again. RSC refused to service it because it has a 1030 movement. __________________ Subfiend

3 May 2007, 09:04 PM	#11
Erix "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Nice, France Watch: D Sub date 16610 Posts: 929	AWSOME !! wow, that watch looked soo beyond repair... __________________ Nice is nice

3 May 2007, 03:20 PM	#13
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	man thats beautiful. great job! i might have to ship my grandmothers vintage omega to you one day for similar restoral. __________________

3 May 2007, 10:38 AM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Wow, great job, Nick

3 May 2007, 10:54 AM	#4
mlb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Chicago, Illinois Watch: DJ Posts: 753	Wow!! Great restore, Nick

3 May 2007, 11:09 AM	#6
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,118	Just beautiful work!

3 May 2007, 11:23 AM	#7
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	Unbelievable restoration Nick. Thanks for showing it to us!

3 May 2007, 11:28 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Fantastic! I've said it before, the preservation of Rolex heritage has fallen to the collector.

3 May 2007, 08:56 PM	#10
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Looks great! Can you pleasse provide some detail about how the dial was restored? Did you do this yourself or was it done at a dial refinisher of some type? From your description it doesn't sound like it was refinished as much as cleaned/touched up. I just had a dial refinished for a Bulova I am restoring that was pretty far gone, and although the refinisher did a decent job there are some small issues with it. This is something I would like to learn how to do more of myself. Thanks, Al

3 May 2007, 12:04 PM	#12
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I agree wholeheartedly Mike!

3 May 2007, 05:20 PM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	WOW!! From beast to beauty!! Great job, Nick. Many thanks!! __________________ 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!!

3 May 2007, 09:04 PM	#15
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Very nice job, Nicholas! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

3 May 2007, 10:28 PM	#16
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	I have just one word - B E A U T I FU L ! John.

3 May 2007, 10:59 PM	#17
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Stunning work, Nick! How did that Explorer get into that condition, though? It looked like something you would find at the bottom of a waterlogged toolbox or something. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

3 May 2007, 11:12 PM	#18
JPTX Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: Dallas Watch: SS/WG DJ 116234 Posts: 41	Unreal, looks great

3 May 2007, 11:18 PM	#19
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	Fantastic restoration, Nick. Truly you took a sow's ear and turned it into a silk purse. What a gorgeous watch in its restored state. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

4 May 2007, 05:00 AM	#21
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	+4 seconds! Crikey!

4 May 2007, 05:01 AM	#22
watchgeek Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 559	a true artist great work Nick !!

4 May 2007, 08:53 AM	#23
Nick Hacko Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: . Posts: 274	. Last edited by Nick Hacko; 30 August 2007 at 03:30 PM..

5 May 2007, 08:52 AM	#27
Han Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 55	Nick, That was an amazing job of restoration With regard to customers, in my case there is a saying that if don't hear from them it means everything is OK. Compliments are rare and we've come to NOT expect it anymore. Keep the good stuff coming Han

4 May 2007, 10:53 AM	#28
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	That watch was made the year I was born... Part of me really likes the idea of collecting items made in that 'special' year like... watches and acoustic guitars in particular. Fine job and hopefully it will be properly appreciated and not viewed as just another lifeless possession. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy... Last edited by Incurable; 4 May 2007 at 12:15 PM..

4 May 2007, 09:50 PM	#29
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Hi Nick - any chance of getting more information on the dial work? Thanks!

4 May 2007, 10:33 PM	#30
Fiwi "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Melissa Location: Bahamas Watch: Ladies SS/Plat YM Posts: 277	Amazing job! Your customer must be very pleased. __________________

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