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6 January 2016, 06:50 AM
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Water entry on a 6542
Hey guys,
Happy New year. Here I had the pleasure of a 6542 GMT, that has gone many years without "love". During that time, unfortunately, it took in some water. As you can see, several parts have rusted over. The case screw being the main issue. After carefully removing the dial and hands, I attempted to put a couple small drops of oil to hopefully free the screw. Then I started to disassemble the movement. After a couple days, I was unable to remove the screw. Now it is time to use a product called ALUM, this product in water will attack the steel and dissolve the metal. That's why it is very important to remove ALL metal parts. After 2 days, the screw was completely dissolved. Now it's time for the "spa treatment". After cleaning, oiling, regulating and closing worn bushing, this watch is ready to be enjoyed once again. Replaced all external components and gave it that clean look using a NOS tropic 38 crystal. Phillip Ridley, CW21 Watchmakers International |
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6 January 2016, 07:03 AM
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Pretty neat early service dial.
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6 January 2016, 07:59 AM
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awesome that watch looks fantastic.
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6 January 2016, 08:14 AM
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Very nice work! Love the all red hand!!
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6 January 2016, 08:16 AM
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WOW!
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6 January 2016, 09:57 AM
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Post more threads please ! Looks great !!
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6 January 2016, 10:01 AM
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I'm a fool for these old things. Even all crudded up, and I swoon like a schoolgirl. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing, Phillip!
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6 January 2016, 10:03 AM
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Great job! The owner should be very happy with the finished product.
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6 January 2016, 01:25 PM
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Now this is the a big wow, amazing story and pics? Can't thank you enough for sharing this
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6 January 2016, 01:36 PM
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excellent work. nicely done.
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6 January 2016, 10:42 PM
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what a transformation!
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6 January 2016, 11:49 PM
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Hope for more to come!
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7 January 2016, 12:00 AM
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You did a GREAT job! It looks fantastic. Very very nice.
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7 January 2016, 12:40 AM
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Looks Great. Nice Clean up and +1 on the service dial.
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7 January 2016, 01:46 AM
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Good job, thank you for sharing
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7 January 2016, 01:50 AM
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Lovely!!
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7 January 2016, 07:11 AM
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Can't wait to get it back home. Thank you Phillip!
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7 January 2016, 07:26 AM
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Awesome work! I love these kind of threads where we can see a beautiful watch restored to its former glory. Beautiful piece.
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7 January 2016, 10:59 AM
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Cool. I love this kind of stuff. Excellent job.
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7 January 2016, 12:57 PM
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What a lovely restoration. Really, well done!
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7 January 2016, 01:20 PM
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Well done
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7 January 2016, 03:26 PM
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 Love these threads, well done Moar pweease 
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