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Old 18 November 2018, 06:07 AM   #1
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16750 Back from LAWW - great experience

Edvi and Beau are great to work with. They agreed to do the work I asked for VS try to hard sell me on a complete overhaul without even seeing the watch. Another popular outfit tried to hard sell me on a complete service, it really pissed me off.

The watch will go back for a complete service sometime next year, I need to ask how it was running next week. I wanted to wear it through the holidays but I knew it needed to be thoroughly inspected before continuing to wear it.

This job was new crystal, seals, install tritium hand set I sourced, pressure test etc.

Here are a couple pictures, one with my Pepsi bezel and one with the original black.




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Old 18 November 2018, 06:56 AM   #2
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Excellent!
Agreed, they are definitely my fav for any work related to my vintage watches.
Wear in best health.
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Old 18 November 2018, 06:57 AM   #3
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Very nice congrats
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Old 18 November 2018, 08:35 AM   #4
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Pretty watch. 16750s are still under rated imo.
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Old 18 November 2018, 08:39 AM   #5
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The results are great! I'm still kicking myself for not buying that one earlier this year. I wasn't sure I wanted to take on the project. You've done great with it so far!
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Old 18 November 2018, 12:57 PM   #6
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The results are great! I'm still kicking myself for not buying that one earlier this year. I wasn't sure I wanted to take on the project. You've done great with it so far!

I’m glad you didn’t, it really worked out well for me. The handset was a great score, the bezel insert was as well.

I assumed the hands would change the look of the watch some but it’s a different watch with the correct hands/new crystal/new insert and knowledge it’s water tight.




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Old 18 November 2018, 01:56 PM   #7
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I'm glad it ended up with someone who appreciates it. That makes me kick myself less.
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Old 18 November 2018, 03:04 PM   #8
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Chris, the watch came out very nice. Glad to hear it all worked out for you.
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Old 18 November 2018, 10:55 PM   #9
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Looking good
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Old 19 November 2018, 12:09 AM   #10
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Very nice and looks great!
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Old 19 November 2018, 12:41 AM   #11
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Looks great
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Old 19 November 2018, 02:33 AM   #12
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Looks great, so good to have people you can trust, too.
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Old 19 November 2018, 02:54 AM   #13
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Very nice!
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Old 19 November 2018, 05:06 AM   #14
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Brilliant!
LAWW and Edvi have done a few jobs for me are currently taking care of my vintage Tudor as we speak and are always tip top to work with
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Old 19 November 2018, 03:52 PM   #15
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Chris, the watch came out very nice. Glad to hear it all worked out for you.

I greatly appreciate your help along the way, as well as the other forum members.

Thanks guys!



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Old 19 November 2018, 08:51 PM   #16
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Looks great, 16750 is my favourite Gmt, enjoy it.
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