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tomchicago · 7 May 2011, 01:39 PM

i've heard of laser welding/microfill of watch cases for bad dings in order not to lose metal.

don't these types of fills/welds break down/show up differentially over time?

HL65 · 7 May 2011, 01:41 PM

No--not if done correctly by the right person.

tomchicago · 7 May 2011, 01:47 PM

how do you know the welder/filler uses the same grade of raw material as rolex? does rolex provide raw steel/gold to its authorized repairers?

Jason71 · 7 May 2011, 01:54 PM

I would call Bob Ridley. I know that he offers this service, and he could surely give you all the information that you need

HL65 · 7 May 2011, 09:02 PM

Jason--Precisely who I was thinking about when posting-he does and does with precision!

sherwin · 7 May 2011, 10:56 PM

I suspect the stainless steel is easily mixed by those in the know. if im not wrong, it wouldnt be smart to mix metals as they can have adverse affects.

When done well, laser welding is a very good form of welding that will provide almost seamless welds; combined with a good polish and it should look pretty stock.

Jocke · 7 May 2011, 11:01 PM

What about Dalton?

Have you seen his welding posts?

He do awesome work.

HL65 · 7 May 2011, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

What about Dalton?

Have you seen his welding posts?

He do awesome work.

I have--he does as well!!

Brushpup · 7 May 2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

What about Dalton?

Have you seen his welding posts?

He do awesome work.

I agree, and I also have also seen your un-welding of cyclops pics.

I'm sorry Jocke, but can't say I would use your services for that one.

Jocke · 7 May 2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

I agree, and I also have also seen your un-welding of cyclops pics.

I'm sorry Jocke, but can't say I would use your services for that one.

Just admit you can't afford me.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 8 May 2011, 01:51 AM

Another vote for Bob Ridley. There is a post here showing before and after pics of a deep case gouge.

tomchicago · 8 May 2011, 02:47 AM

i saw the gouge fill and polish on that gmt...great job. but i wonder how he would do on a white gold day/date since the material is key-- would he use rolex white gold (if they even provide this) or some other form which i fear would look different over time

7 May 2011, 01:39 PM	#1
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	laser welding / fill longevity i've heard of laser welding/microfill of watch cases for bad dings in order not to lose metal. don't these types of fills/welds break down/show up differentially over time?

7 May 2011, 01:41 PM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	No--not if done correctly by the right person. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I would call Bob Ridley. I know that he offers this service, and he could surely give you all the information that you need __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

7 May 2011, 09:02 PM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Jason--Precisely who I was thinking about when posting-he does and does with precision! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 May 2011, 10:56 PM	#6
sherwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Perth/Singapore Posts: 1,764	I suspect the stainless steel is easily mixed by those in the know. if im not wrong, it wouldnt be smart to mix metals as they can have adverse affects. When done well, laser welding is a very good form of welding that will provide almost seamless welds; combined with a good polish and it should look pretty stock. __________________ Want to Buy:SS GMT black;116509 WG Daytona Metrorite

7 May 2011, 01:47 PM	#3
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	how do you know the welder/filler uses the same grade of raw material as rolex? does rolex provide raw steel/gold to its authorized repairers?

7 May 2011, 11:01 PM	#7
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	What about Dalton? Have you seen his welding posts? He do awesome work. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

8 May 2011, 01:51 AM	#11
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Another vote for Bob Ridley. There is a post here showing before and after pics of a deep case gouge. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

8 May 2011, 02:47 AM	#12
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	i saw the gouge fill and polish on that gmt...great job. but i wonder how he would do on a white gold day/date since the material is key-- would he use rolex white gold (if they even provide this) or some other form which i fear would look different over time

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