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SearChart · 14 August 2019, 10:09 PM

A Lady DateJust 79173 with caliber 2235 this time!

Bracelet is completely worn and will be replaced. Rotor is also quite shabby

The bridges are damaged by the rotor, and there's a lot of grime in the movement.

wach16 · 14 August 2019, 10:43 PM

Looking forward to seeing the after pics!

RichM · 14 August 2019, 10:48 PM

Looks like you got your work cut out for you. Can’t wait to see it finished.

SearChart · 14 August 2019, 10:53 PM

Movement goes into the cleaning machine, time to polish the case. Since the bracelet is going to be replaced this will be a quick polish

Johny · 14 August 2019, 11:00 PM

Very interesting and great pics Bas.

77T · 14 August 2019, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Movement goes into the cleaning machine, time to polish the case. Since the bracelet is going to be replaced this will be a quick polish

So is it while the parts are in the washing machine that you must change lab coats?

That is, from the white for movement work to the grey/green for polishing work?

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The Joker · 14 August 2019, 11:47 PM

How do you polish the fluted bezel?

ian.thomas · 15 August 2019, 12:27 AM

Are you replacing the crown too?

pepsiretail · 15 August 2019, 12:28 AM

Ladies are tough on watches lol.

The bridges were damaged from the rotor? must have been a long time between service.

Raku · 15 August 2019, 12:34 AM

Nice thread.
Are the date digits between 3 and 10 thinner or is it just the picture?

SearChart · 15 August 2019, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

So is it while the parts are in the washing machine that you must change lab coats?

That is, from the white for movement work to the grey/green for polishing work?

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Yeah when I'm polishing I'm not wearing the white coat

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Joker

How do you polish the fluted bezel?

Just a quick touch up against a cotton wheel. Not much you can do really.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian.thomas

Are you replacing the crown too?

Yes sir

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepsiretail

Ladies are tough on watches lol.

The bridges were damaged from the rotor? must have been a long time between service.

Yeah this must have gone 10-15 years without service. Rotor axle was ground to shreds, then the rotor has too much play and can touch the bridges...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raku

Nice thread.
Are the date digits between 3 and 10 thinner or is it just the picture?

Thanks.
I think that is just the pic

SearChart · 15 August 2019, 01:20 AM

Assembly

Will continue tomorrow, with the final result pics as well

m j b · 15 August 2019, 01:31 AM

Great pics, thread, write-up. I'm naturally OCD and tempted to criticize the owner for never cleaning the watch, but she more than makes up for it by actually wearing it!

I sadly suspect my wife's DJ will look like that in a few years... although I will keep the exterior a bit cleaner.

77T · 15 August 2019, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Assembly

Will continue tomorrow, with the final result pics as well

It all goes under the big glass bell, right?

Then sugar crystals can’t drop from your morning cruller

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Rolexoman · 15 August 2019, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Assembly

Will continue tomorrow, with the final result pics as well

I just really love this pic

Chewbacca · 15 August 2019, 03:36 AM

Best posts.

Nice work Bas.

Cru Jones · 15 August 2019, 04:34 AM

Thanks for the behind the scenes tour.

Really helps further put the “hairline scratch” threads into perspective. ;-)

zewill · 15 August 2019, 04:43 AM

Great post thanks!

incontrol · 15 August 2019, 09:04 AM

Very cool stuff Bas!

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Easy E · 15 August 2019, 09:37 AM

Out of curiosity, how many hours do you have in a service such as this?

E-

THC · 15 August 2019, 09:39 AM

Also, Out of curiosity Bas, does that bracelet have an extra link in it? It looks like it would fit a huge wrist...

kieselguhr · 15 August 2019, 10:03 AM

Thank you for sharing Bas! Always look forward to seeing your work on the forums.

AOW

mray6375 · 15 August 2019, 11:33 AM

Great pics.

Jona · 15 August 2019, 11:49 AM

Always enjoy these threads. Man that bracelet is beat!!

incontrol · 15 August 2019, 12:52 PM

Awesome threads Bas! Keep up the great work

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billfredericks · 15 August 2019, 12:54 PM

Love these posts! Thank you.

Oldfellow · 15 August 2019, 02:37 PM

Great post, I love your informative stuff.
Thanks for taking the time to put it all together and sharing.

Jamie1111 · 15 August 2019, 04:40 PM

Thanks Bas!

sekesq · 15 August 2019, 04:53 PM

So interesting...I am surprised that much dirt/grime can get inside the case...

Flyingpig698 · 15 August 2019, 05:00 PM

Reads like this really is a good break from the usual and we get to learn something

Best Regards,
Danny

14 August 2019, 10:43 PM	#2
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14 August 2019, 10:48 PM	#3
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14 August 2019, 11:00 PM	#5
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	Very interesting and great pics Bas. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

15 August 2019, 12:27 AM	#8
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15 August 2019, 01:31 AM	#13
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,221	Great pics, thread, write-up. I'm naturally OCD and tempted to criticize the owner for never cleaning the watch, but she more than makes up for it by actually wearing it! I sadly suspect my wife's DJ will look like that in a few years... although I will keep the exterior a bit cleaner. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

14 August 2019, 11:47 PM	#7
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	How do you polish the fluted bezel?

15 August 2019, 12:28 AM	#9
pepsiretail Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 2,052	Ladies are tough on watches lol. The bridges were damaged from the rotor? must have been a long time between service.

15 August 2019, 12:34 AM	#10
Raku "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London, UK Watch: Rolex Explorer Posts: 361	Nice thread. Are the date digits between 3 and 10 thinner or is it just the picture?

15 August 2019, 03:36 AM	#16
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Best posts. Nice work Bas.

15 August 2019, 04:34 AM	#17
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	Thanks for the behind the scenes tour. Really helps further put the “hairline scratch” threads into perspective. ;-)

15 August 2019, 04:43 AM	#18
zewill "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montréal Posts: 540	Great post thanks!

15 August 2019, 09:04 AM	#19
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Servicing a DateJust Very cool stuff Bas! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

15 August 2019, 09:37 AM	#20
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,080	Out of curiosity, how many hours do you have in a service such as this? E-

15 August 2019, 09:39 AM	#21
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Also, Out of curiosity Bas, does that bracelet have an extra link in it? It looks like it would fit a huge wrist...

15 August 2019, 10:03 AM	#22
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Thank you for sharing Bas! Always look forward to seeing your work on the forums. AOW

15 August 2019, 11:33 AM	#23
mray6375 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Fort Worth, Texas Watch: BLNR, 116610LV Posts: 312	Great pics.

15 August 2019, 11:49 AM	#24
Jona Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116618LN Posts: 1,399	Always enjoy these threads. Man that bracelet is beat!!

15 August 2019, 12:52 PM	#25
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Awesome threads Bas! Keep up the great work Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

15 August 2019, 12:54 PM	#26
billfredericks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: George Location: Massachusetts Watch: Milgauss Posts: 685	Love these posts! Thank you.

15 August 2019, 02:37 PM	#27
Oldfellow 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 2,195	Great post, I love your informative stuff. Thanks for taking the time to put it all together and sharing.

15 August 2019, 04:40 PM	#28
Jamie1111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 809	Thanks Bas!

15 August 2019, 04:53 PM	#29
sekesq "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Stephanie Location: New Zealand Watch: DJ TOG, OP34 white Posts: 192	So interesting...I am surprised that much dirt/grime can get inside the case...

15 August 2019, 05:00 PM	#30
Flyingpig698 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Danny Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 141	Reads like this really is a good break from the usual and we get to learn something Best Regards, Danny

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