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artisanswatch · 11 August 2021, 03:36 AM

Hi all!

I am new to the forum!

My name is Salvatore from Italy but everyone calls me Sal.

Im not the best person with technology but I was told this would be the right place to share some of my work.

I am a watchmaker of 3rd Generation already. Co-Founded Rollieworks when I first came into the USA. Now I have decided to venture myself into my own shop.

That's about it for a short and not so boring introduction

I have plenty of works to share and I am working hard to improve on the quality of the pictures..

This work was done to a damaged Case of a 18kt Yellow Gold GMT 1675 I will let the pictures talk for me!

I am looking forward to be able to share my huge passion for horology and watchmaking.

Thank you for your time in looking at my pictures.

Greetings

Sal

dhknola · 11 August 2021, 04:39 AM

Looks great Sal!

JustinK · 11 August 2021, 04:43 AM

Welcome Sal!

1665fan · 11 August 2021, 05:52 AM

Very nice work….did you add material to the lug and crown????

1984DateJust16030 · 11 August 2021, 05:54 AM

Just dm’d you - would love a quote

1984DateJust16030 · 11 August 2021, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

Very nice work….did you add material to the lug and crown????

Beautiful lugs, I think they have to be “enhanced”

artisanswatch · 11 August 2021, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

Very nice work….did you add material to the lug and crown????

Yes some material was added to bring the shape of the lug and crown.

artisanswatch · 11 August 2021, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1984DateJust16030

Just dm’d you - would love a quote

Thank you for contacting me

artisanswatch · 11 August 2021, 07:00 AM

Thank you all so far for the warm welcome !!

L.K Johnson · 11 August 2021, 07:36 AM

Beautiful work!

roadie1 · 12 August 2021, 08:27 AM

Beautiful! Can you share some more pictures?

artisanswatch · 12 August 2021, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by L.K Johnson

Beautiful work!

Thank you

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Originally Posted by roadie1

Beautiful! Can you share some more pictures?

Sure I think these 2 are also nice. I have tons of photos form many works performed but to be honest I am not good with taking photos. I am now getting some help and soon on my future works I will be able to share some nicer photos

alwayshere · 12 August 2021, 07:06 PM

Welcome Sal. Looks like great work.

1665fan · 12 August 2021, 09:03 PM

How hard is it to get the gold color to match? There was a discussion on the other forum about how they changed the yellow gold in the past few years to a more honey gold…..and I would assume it’s always changing slightly….do you have to mix the gold you laser weld on there to the correct color and such??

STEELINOX · 12 August 2021, 09:35 PM

"Chamfer Crisps" forever ~ !

Lol-x · 13 August 2021, 01:54 PM

Interesting, I thought laser welding was limited to stainless steel, assuming that your 'adding back material' is laser welding?

Looks great.

joli160 · 13 August 2021, 10:04 PM

Welcome Sal, impressive job

goldfixer21 · 13 August 2021, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Interesting, I thought laser welding was limited to stainless steel, assuming that your 'adding back material' is laser welding?

Looks great.

Laser welding stainless steel accounts for about 5% of my laser's use. Many companies make laser wire for a wide range of metals. I have around 25 different spools right now, gold, silver, platinum, titanium, stainless steel, and others in different colors and karats

Eric88 · 14 August 2021, 01:04 AM

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing, and welcome to the forum, Sal!!!

SearChart · 14 August 2021, 05:04 AM

Great refinishing job

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Interesting, I thought laser welding was limited to stainless steel, assuming that your 'adding back material' is laser welding?

Looks great.

I prefer welding gold cases, it's just easier to work with IMO.

Bill2 · 15 August 2021, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by artisanswatch

Thank you

Sure I think these 2 are also nice. I have tons of photos form many works performed but to be honest I am not good with taking photos. I am now getting some help and soon on my future works I will be able to share some nicer photos

This is one neat work

artisanswatch · 15 August 2021, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

How hard is it to get the gold color to match? There was a discussion on the other forum about how they changed the yellow gold in the past few years to a more honey gold…..and I would assume it’s always changing slightly….do you have to mix the gold you laser weld on there to the correct color and such??

Is a very subjective topic as the metal can evolve differently with years.
Since gold 18kt for example is not pure gold but a mixture of metals being in its majority gold of course. And we know the mixture of materials used by rolex for example in the 60's or 80's then yes we can match the color. It is not an easy job but we get there :)

artisanswatch · 15 August 2021, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by STEELINOX

"Chamfer Crisps" forever ~ !

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Originally Posted by joli160

Welcome Sal, impressive job

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Eric88

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing, and welcome to the forum, Sal!!!

Thank you for the warm welcome!

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Originally Posted by Bill2

This is one neat work

That is the goal in every work we do

thank you for the compliments

artisanswatch · 15 August 2021, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Interesting, I thought laser welding was limited to stainless steel, assuming that your 'adding back material' is laser welding?

Looks great.

I think someone jump ahead and replied before me but yes there is a wide range of materials that can be laser weld.

artisanswatch · 15 August 2021, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Great refinishing job

Thank yo u

I prefer welding gold cases, it's just easier to work with IMO.

We do everything but the most are stainless steel for obvious reason

yoniman · 22 August 2021, 03:56 PM

Awesome work!
Welcome to the forum.
Would you mind messafing me how much was the price foe that service?

Cheers

It's all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconveniences we have to deal with.

Boopie · 25 August 2021, 12:22 AM

Welcome, Sal!

Great work!

GADNYC · 26 August 2021, 12:16 PM

I have a feeling Sal is meticulous in EVERY aspect, just look at the pics! The work of course is sublime. Thanks for sharing.

11 August 2021, 03:36 AM	#1
artisanswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Real Name: Sal Location: USA, CA Posts: 32	Work on 1675 18k Gold Hi all! I am new to the forum! My name is Salvatore from Italy but everyone calls me Sal. Im not the best person with technology but I was told this would be the right place to share some of my work. I am a watchmaker of 3rd Generation already. Co-Founded Rollieworks when I first came into the USA. Now I have decided to venture myself into my own shop. That's about it for a short and not so boring introduction I have plenty of works to share and I am working hard to improve on the quality of the pictures.. This work was done to a damaged Case of a 18kt Yellow Gold GMT 1675 I will let the pictures talk for me! I am looking forward to be able to share my huge passion for horology and watchmaking. Thank you for your time in looking at my pictures. Greetings Sal Attached Images

12 August 2021, 09:35 PM	#15
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	"Chamfer Crisps" forever ~ ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

13 August 2021, 01:54 PM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Interesting, I thought laser welding was limited to stainless steel, assuming that your 'adding back material' is laser welding? Looks great. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

13 August 2021, 10:04 PM	#17
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	Welcome Sal, impressive job __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

11 August 2021, 04:39 AM	#2
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,175	Looks great Sal!

11 August 2021, 04:43 AM	#3
JustinK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,064	Welcome Sal!

11 August 2021, 05:52 AM	#4
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	Very nice work….did you add material to the lug and crown????

11 August 2021, 05:54 AM	#5
1984DateJust16030 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Chicago Posts: 14	Just dm’d you - would love a quote

11 August 2021, 07:00 AM	#9
artisanswatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Real Name: Sal Location: USA, CA Posts: 32	Thank you all so far for the warm welcome !!

11 August 2021, 07:36 AM	#10
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	Beautiful work!

12 August 2021, 08:27 AM	#11
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	Beautiful! Can you share some more pictures?

12 August 2021, 07:06 PM	#13
alwayshere "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 1,561	Welcome Sal. Looks like great work.

12 August 2021, 09:03 PM	#14
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	How hard is it to get the gold color to match? There was a discussion on the other forum about how they changed the yellow gold in the past few years to a more honey gold…..and I would assume it’s always changing slightly….do you have to mix the gold you laser weld on there to the correct color and such??

14 August 2021, 01:04 AM	#19
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing, and welcome to the forum, Sal!!!

22 August 2021, 03:56 PM	#26
yoniman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesse Location: New Zealand Watch: 116234, 116613LB Posts: 1,855	Awesome work! Welcome to the forum. Would you mind messafing me how much was the price foe that service? Cheers It's all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconveniences we have to deal with.

25 August 2021, 12:22 AM	#27
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,952	Welcome, Sal! Great work!

26 August 2021, 12:16 PM	#28
GADNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Gerard Location: New York city Watch: sub Posts: 179	I have a feeling Sal is meticulous in EVERY aspect, just look at the pics! The work of course is sublime. Thanks for sharing.

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