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Bladeshot · 7 October 2018, 04:06 AM

I’ve read quite a bit on the folks at LAWW and been impressed with the case work I have seen in photos. Had a chance to personally experience the results this month when they refinished the case on a 1675 that I found, locally. It was a shame to see the Classic with a relumed dial and cracking hands... Case needed work, too. I really just wanted to see what LAWW could do on the case. That’s the only reason I took this one on...

Bottom line - their case work is incredible. My hat is off to their team. I love taking things back as close to correct as I can. For me, this is like restoring a classic car (which I used to do with my dad). However, this hobby does not take up as much space.

Would love to see your before and after shots. Here are mine. Have a good weekend!

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capote · 7 October 2018, 04:09 AM

Wow, looks unpolished

dardeca · 7 October 2018, 04:09 AM

Looks good!

Bladeshot · 7 October 2018, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by capote

Wow, looks unpolished

They give it a wow factor! However, I would always note that it has been restored, so folks are not under the impression it somehow made it 50 years in this shape. I am a GMT guy. Love them! And what’s really cool is that I bought this from a regional airline pilot! They guy is a flier and he’s been using this watch for it’s intended purpose for many years. Neat to know the story on some of these pieces.

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fskywalker · 7 October 2018, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bladeshot

I’ve read quite a bit on the folks at LAWW and been impressed with the case work I have seen in photos. Had a chance to personally experience the results this month when they refinished the case on a 1675 that I found, locally. It was a shame to see the Classic with a relumed dial and cracking hands... Case needed work, too. I really just wanted to see what LAWW could do on the case. That’s the only reason I took this one on...

Bottom line - their case work is incredible. My hat is off to their team. I love taking things back as close to correct as I can. For me, this is like restoring a classic car (which I used to do with my dad). However, this hobby does not take up as much space.

Would love to see your before and after shots. Here are mine. Have a good weekend!

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Nice results!

How much did LAWW charges for a job like that?

JayHantz · 7 October 2018, 04:27 AM

Dang - they did absolutely outstanding work. Just goes to show that we all can use and constantly wear our watches and when the time comes in the future - get them looking like new.

Wonderful GMT.

rl96701 · 7 October 2018, 04:32 AM

Did they change the dial? Or restore?

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GarageBMW · 7 October 2018, 04:43 AM

simply amazing work as they always do.

Bladeshot · 7 October 2018, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dardeca

Looks good!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Nice results!

How much did LAWW charges for a job like that?

I paid $700 plus shipping back. Price would be lower if one was a dealer and did lots of jobs with them.

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Originally Posted by JayHantz

Dang - they did absolutely outstanding work. Just goes to show that we all can use and constantly wear our watches and when the time comes in the future - get them looking like new.

Wonderful GMT.

Thank you! They are wonderful mechanical pieces of art!

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Originally Posted by rl96701

Did they change the dial? Or restore?
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I bought a NOS vintage service dial from one of the TS here on the forum, and colored the hands. Had to source a red back insert to be proper, too.

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RJRJRJ · 7 October 2018, 04:51 AM

Wow they did an amazing job.

cdnwatchguy · 7 October 2018, 04:56 AM

Looks terrific.

Odie-r · 7 October 2018, 04:59 AM

Amazing work. Nice watch too!

XtraCrispy · 7 October 2018, 05:30 AM

Beautiful! I’ll have to remember this if I ever need their services.

Bladeshot · 7 October 2018, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Wow they did an amazing job.

cheers!

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Originally Posted by cdnwatchguy

Looks terrific.

fun project!

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Originally Posted by Odie-r

Amazing work. Nice watch too!

turned out well, thx!

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Bladeshot · 7 October 2018, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by XtraCrispy

Beautiful! I’ll have to remember this if I ever need their services.

Definitely top notch.

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123Blueface · 7 October 2018, 06:25 AM

Very nice!

Dompropat · 7 October 2018, 06:58 AM

WOW

LuminousMaximus · 7 October 2018, 07:39 AM

Wow that’s impressive.

DLRIDES · 7 October 2018, 07:54 AM

Very nice work !

WAK4 · 7 October 2018, 08:10 AM

Wow, looks fantastic! Nice!

Onequik135i · 7 October 2018, 08:13 AM

Beautiful! Tom Selleck would approve ;)

Ben.McDonald7 · 7 October 2018, 08:49 AM

Great work and the overall restoration of the dial and hands is amazing too. The watch looks killer now. Great find to be able to restore it.

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cop414 · 7 October 2018, 08:51 AM

That’s magical

Bladeshot · 7 October 2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 123Blueface

Very nice!

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Originally Posted by Dompropat

WOW

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Wow that’s impressive.

I was impressed, too, Sam!

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

Very nice work !

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Originally Posted by WAK4

Wow, looks fantastic! Nice!

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Originally Posted by Onequik135i

Beautiful! Tom Selleck would approve ;)

Yes!

And I loved that 308GT, too!

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Originally Posted by Ben.McDonald7

Great work and the overall restoration of the dial and hands is amazing too. The watch looks killer now. Great find to be able to restore it.

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Thanks, Ben! It is rewarding to see one shape up; ready to continue its journey for another 50 years.

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That’s magical

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HNIC · 7 October 2018, 11:29 AM

Beautiful work- compliments to LAWW.

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MinMay · 7 October 2018, 11:45 AM

wow.

joli160 · 7 October 2018, 06:12 PM

They transformed a very sloppy looking watch into a million dollar piece. Hats off to LAWW

lhanddds · 7 October 2018, 09:53 PM

It looks really nice. There's not much left of that pilot's watch though.

RC2 · 7 October 2018, 09:56 PM

Much better looking.

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Bladeshot · 8 October 2018, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lhanddds

It looks really nice. There's not much left of that pilot's watch though.

Quite true, Larry! I wish it was better preserved, but it was just a tool for the owners. Always love seeing your watches. You’ve owned some great ones! That 16750 is a beauty. Cheers.

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Much better looking.
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7 October 2018, 04:06 AM	#1
Bladeshot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,850	LAWW - great job on my 1675 case! I’ve read quite a bit on the folks at LAWW and been impressed with the case work I have seen in photos. Had a chance to personally experience the results this month when they refinished the case on a 1675 that I found, locally. It was a shame to see the Classic with a relumed dial and cracking hands... Case needed work, too. I really just wanted to see what LAWW could do on the case. That’s the only reason I took this one on... Bottom line - their case work is incredible. My hat is off to their team. I love taking things back as close to correct as I can. For me, this is like restoring a classic car (which I used to do with my dad). However, this hobby does not take up as much space. Would love to see your before and after shots. Here are mine. Have a good weekend! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

7 October 2018, 04:56 AM	#11
cdnwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 921	Looks terrific. __________________ Keith

7 October 2018, 04:59 AM	#12
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Amazing work. Nice watch too! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

7 October 2018, 05:30 AM	#13
XtraCrispy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Watch: me closely! Posts: 234	Beautiful! I’ll have to remember this if I ever need their services. __________________ Rolex Submariner TT 116613LB • Tudor 1926 41mm M91650-0005 • Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY201B.FT6150 • Oris Artelier Date OR733-7670-4051LS • Luminox XS.3505.SC • Alpina AlpinerX AL-283LNO5NAQ6L • Steinhart GMT-OCEAN 1 BLUE RED.2 • Casio G Shock GW-5000-1JF

7 October 2018, 06:25 AM	#16
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Very nice! __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV, 126334 Blue Diamond Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

7 October 2018, 04:09 AM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Wow, looks unpolished

7 October 2018, 04:09 AM	#3
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,477	Looks good!

7 October 2018, 04:27 AM	#6
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Dang - they did absolutely outstanding work. Just goes to show that we all can use and constantly wear our watches and when the time comes in the future - get them looking like new. Wonderful GMT.

7 October 2018, 04:32 AM	#7
rl96701 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 141	Did they change the dial? Or restore? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 October 2018, 04:43 AM	#8
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,896	simply amazing work as they always do.

7 October 2018, 04:51 AM	#10
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	Wow they did an amazing job.

7 October 2018, 06:58 AM	#17
Dompropat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CT Watch: Sub Posts: 357	WOW

7 October 2018, 07:39 AM	#18
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Wow that’s impressive. __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

7 October 2018, 07:54 AM	#19
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,675	Very nice work ! __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

7 October 2018, 08:10 AM	#20
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Wow, looks fantastic! Nice!

7 October 2018, 08:13 AM	#21
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,574	Beautiful! Tom Selleck would approve ;) __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

7 October 2018, 08:49 AM	#22
Ben.McDonald7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 823	Great work and the overall restoration of the dial and hands is amazing too. The watch looks killer now. Great find to be able to restore it. Sent from my VS996 using Tapatalk __________________ Philippians 3:13-14 Ω Omega Speedmaster Pro Ω Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Good Planet LE Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV Rolex Explorer II 16570

7 October 2018, 08:51 AM	#23
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,242	That’s magical __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

7 October 2018, 11:29 AM	#25
HNIC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Watch: Rolex collector Posts: 116	Beautiful work- compliments to LAWW. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 October 2018, 11:45 AM	#26
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	wow.

7 October 2018, 06:12 PM	#27
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	They transformed a very sloppy looking watch into a million dollar piece. Hats off to LAWW __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

7 October 2018, 09:53 PM	#28
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	It looks really nice. There's not much left of that pilot's watch though.

7 October 2018, 09:56 PM	#29
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Much better looking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

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