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archie42 · 6 December 2008, 12:13 PM

Hello,
A bit of eye-candy for some dedicated members....
Please note - I do not own this piece.... I merely brokered a deal for the sale.

Vintage plastic Sea-Dweller in unrestored condition.... THEN THE amazing restore results.....

Absolute inspiration to behold!

archie42 · 6 December 2008, 12:16 PM

And the RESTORED RESULTS.....

Now this posting should get me a few BROWNIE POINTS!!!! I have more eye-candy pictures if you guys are interested.....

SLS · 6 December 2008, 12:17 PM

Please tell me you left the crystal as is and just hit it with polywatch??? What a beauty you have there...I wish I was on the end of that deal.
~Scott

oneillba · 6 December 2008, 12:21 PM

What a transformation! Thanks for the pictures.

SLS · 6 December 2008, 12:22 PM

Is that the same watch? The bezel insert is different???
~Scott

archie42 · 6 December 2008, 12:24 PM

I believe the glass, bracelet and insert were replaced. The case, movement and dial are all original.....

Kind regards,

Bisquitlips · 6 December 2008, 12:31 PM

Wow! Nice job!

stevemulholland3 · 6 December 2008, 01:06 PM

what was the purchase and sale prices??love to know for my own personal records..pm me if you dont want it public..

aproy · 6 December 2008, 01:07 PM

thats great! although i would have kept it original. nothing like a little patina!?

ippon20 · 6 December 2008, 01:12 PM

Call me crazy, but I would've liked it with just a crystal polish. Still beautiful though.

hflee55 · 6 December 2008, 01:16 PM

thanks for sharing

JimSnyder · 6 December 2008, 01:22 PM

I like these posts. What a great restoration. Whats the history behind the watch Archie?

Whiskey · 6 December 2008, 01:22 PM

Looks great, but seeing as so much was replaced from the original watch, the buyer may as well just put a new bezel in also. That missing pearl marker is an eye-sore.

JJ Irani · 6 December 2008, 01:50 PM

Amazing transformation!!

JJ Irani · 6 December 2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiskey

That missing pearl marker is an eye-sore.

Agreed......wonder why nothing was done about that?

JimSnyder · 6 December 2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Agreed......wonder why nothing was done about that?

Pickey

JJ Irani · 6 December 2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JimSnyder

Pickey

Well, with a watch of that calibre, I guess we should be picky. That hole on the top looks kinda void and meaningless!!

JimSnyder · 6 December 2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Well, with a watch of that calibre, I guess we should be picky. That hole on the top looks kinda void and meaningless!!

Look who's talking

ArizonaHD · 6 December 2008, 02:14 PM

Very nice resto case was shaped and finished nicely, still why no bezel insert pearl? Insert looks period correct though.

I agree with changing the crystal with a new heavy dome tropic, those scratches were deep and in the sunlight the dial would look lousy.

So we are curious, price, price for resto, and sales price you can pm me if you don't want it public.

archie42 · 6 December 2008, 03:07 PM

Hello,
The history is as follows:-
My boss bought the watch new in the late 70s..... I advised my boss the said watch was very very valuable.... he indicated he would like to sell....

Being my boss I did not want to make money on the deal.... I just wanted a fair price.....

Piece was sold to a specialist overseas... and my long time friend.

Pearl dot has apparently been done - it was just missing for my photos.... but you get the idea......

I would prefer not to mention money ..... as previous post I gave which mentioned $$$ were torn to pieces...... Let's just say the deal was fair for all.....

I got knodos from all .... my boss got a fair price and the buyer got a vintage piece - BOX, PAPERS and even lay by receipts!!!

Spark · 6 December 2008, 06:52 PM

Great watch, Great restoration and a nice bit of brokering Archie

I'd have made a few quid on the deal if my Boss was involved though

As for mentioning $$$$$ the reason you were jumped on in your earlier posts was the way you came across.
The guy who has ALL THIS look at me, look at what I've got and how much I've spent!!!!
If you had just posted your watch collection with a rather less pompous text you'd have been fine, but LV luggage and the wifes jewellery etc... is not what this forum is about.
There are people on this forum who have watches in their collections worth $100,000 US each and people with collections worth possibly $500,000 US, but the $$$ are not mentioned and the watches are not posted to say ''LOOK WHAT I GOT'' they are posted for other peoples enjoyment and learning.
This post is what this forum is all about

I hope you enjoy your stay at TRF

dkpw · 6 December 2008, 07:32 PM

Thanks for those pics Archie, it came up a treat and good on you for being the catalyst.

Alcan · 6 December 2008, 11:29 PM

Very nice. Is that a Nick Hacko restoration?

Gedanken · 7 December 2008, 12:31 AM

There's plenty of guys around here who could do at least as good a job, Al.

archie42 · 7 December 2008, 03:31 AM

No it is not a Nick Hacko restoration.... that guy really rubs me the wrong way!

I can't stand him...... or his stupid website!

charliec · 7 December 2008, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by archie42

that guy really rubs me the wrong way!

esm · 7 December 2008, 04:46 AM

thanks for posting these awesome pix archie. love seeing abused and then restored rollies.

wondering why the bezel was not changed during the restoration

. is it me, or the deep scratches on the bezel is abit "off" on the before and after shots?

will the RSC re-alighn the crown during a service/restoration? i'd like to get my re-alighned if possible. mine is sitting at 11 o'clock position

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Originally Posted by archie42

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Originally Posted by archie42

marshallr47 · 7 December 2008, 04:51 AM

The watch looks wonderful. Congrats on a classic timepiece and enjoy it for many years to come.

alphamale2012 · 7 December 2008, 06:11 AM

Just amazing

oldrolex · 7 December 2008, 08:22 AM

Thanks for showing us this transformation.

6 December 2008, 12:13 PM	#1
archie42 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 96	Archie aims to please.... VINTAGE SEADWELLER SPECIAL! Hello, A bit of eye-candy for some dedicated members.... Please note - I do not own this piece.... I merely brokered a deal for the sale. Vintage plastic Sea-Dweller in unrestored condition.... THEN THE amazing restore results..... Absolute inspiration to behold!

6 December 2008, 12:17 PM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Please tell me you left the crystal as is and just hit it with polywatch??? What a beauty you have there...I wish I was on the end of that deal. ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

6 December 2008, 12:21 PM	#4
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	What a transformation! Thanks for the pictures. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

6 December 2008, 12:22 PM	#5
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Is that the same watch? The bezel insert is different??? ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

6 December 2008, 12:31 PM	#7
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Wow! Nice job! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

6 December 2008, 12:16 PM	#2
archie42 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 96	And the RESTORED RESULTS..... Now this posting should get me a few BROWNIE POINTS!!!! I have more eye-candy pictures if you guys are interested.....

6 December 2008, 12:24 PM	#6
archie42 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 96	I believe the glass, bracelet and insert were replaced. The case, movement and dial are all original..... Kind regards,

6 December 2008, 01:06 PM	#8
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	what was the purchase and sale prices??love to know for my own personal records..pm me if you dont want it public..

6 December 2008, 01:07 PM	#9
aproy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 129	thats great! although i would have kept it original. nothing like a little patina!?

6 December 2008, 01:12 PM	#10
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	Call me crazy, but I would've liked it with just a crystal polish. Still beautiful though. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

6 December 2008, 01:16 PM	#11
hflee55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: Kuala Lumpur, MY Watch: Me Watching You!! Posts: 3,260	thanks for sharing

6 December 2008, 01:22 PM	#12
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I like these posts. What a great restoration. Whats the history behind the watch Archie? __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

6 December 2008, 01:22 PM	#13
Whiskey Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: Deepsea Posts: 521	Looks great, but seeing as so much was replaced from the original watch, the buyer may as well just put a new bezel in also. That missing pearl marker is an eye-sore.

6 December 2008, 01:50 PM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Amazing transformation!! __________________ 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!!

6 December 2008, 02:14 PM	#19
ArizonaHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 472	Very nice resto case was shaped and finished nicely, still why no bezel insert pearl? Insert looks period correct though. I agree with changing the crystal with a new heavy dome tropic, those scratches were deep and in the sunlight the dial would look lousy. So we are curious, price, price for resto, and sales price you can pm me if you don't want it public.

6 December 2008, 03:07 PM	#20
archie42 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 96	Hello, The history is as follows:- My boss bought the watch new in the late 70s..... I advised my boss the said watch was very very valuable.... he indicated he would like to sell.... Being my boss I did not want to make money on the deal.... I just wanted a fair price..... Piece was sold to a specialist overseas... and my long time friend. Pearl dot has apparently been done - it was just missing for my photos.... but you get the idea...... I would prefer not to mention money ..... as previous post I gave which mentioned $$$ were torn to pieces...... Let's just say the deal was fair for all..... I got knodos from all .... my boss got a fair price and the buyer got a vintage piece - BOX, PAPERS and even lay by receipts!!!

6 December 2008, 06:52 PM	#21
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Great watch, Great restoration and a nice bit of brokering Archie I'd have made a few quid on the deal if my Boss was involved though As for mentioning $$$$$ the reason you were jumped on in your earlier posts was the way you came across. The guy who has ALL THIS look at me, look at what I've got and how much I've spent!!!! If you had just posted your watch collection with a rather less pompous text you'd have been fine, but LV luggage and the wifes jewellery etc... is not what this forum is about. There are people on this forum who have watches in their collections worth $100,000 US each and people with collections worth possibly $500,000 US, but the $$$ are not mentioned and the watches are not posted to say ''LOOK WHAT I GOT'' they are posted for other peoples enjoyment and learning. This post is what this forum is all about I hope you enjoy your stay at TRF

6 December 2008, 07:32 PM	#22
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	Thanks for those pics Archie, it came up a treat and good on you for being the catalyst. __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

6 December 2008, 11:29 PM	#23
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Very nice. Is that a Nick Hacko restoration? __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

7 December 2008, 12:31 AM	#24
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	There's plenty of guys around here who could do at least as good a job, Al. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

7 December 2008, 03:31 AM	#25
archie42 Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 96	No it is not a Nick Hacko restoration.... that guy really rubs me the wrong way! I can't stand him...... or his stupid website!

7 December 2008, 04:51 AM	#28
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	The watch looks wonderful. Congrats on a classic timepiece and enjoy it for many years to come. __________________ Ron

7 December 2008, 06:11 AM	#29
alphamale2012 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Posts: 1,305	Just amazing

7 December 2008, 08:22 AM	#30
oldrolex Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: WI, USA Watch: DD Wanted Posts: 580	Thanks for showing us this transformation.

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