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Old 28 May 2022, 11:07 AM   #1
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LA Watch Works rocks !

Hi Guys:

I sent my GMT Oyster PCL bracelet in to LA WatchWorks to make it all brushed links, instead of the factory polished center links.

They did an excellent job on this, and it looks great.

Fast turn around time too !

Since I also have a Kermit, and a 16700, the brushed look is my preference.

Great job to LA Watch Works, highly recommend to anyone considering this !
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Old 28 May 2022, 11:25 AM   #2
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Would love to see a photo.
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Old 28 May 2022, 11:28 AM   #3
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pic please?
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Old 28 May 2022, 11:30 AM   #4
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I’ve been considering doing the same with my BLRO on oyster. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 28 May 2022, 12:12 PM   #5
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Old 28 May 2022, 02:08 PM   #6
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Yes pics.
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Old 28 May 2022, 03:04 PM   #7
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I had bad experience with LAWW, will never do business with again.
Last I send my SD for dented lug repair , in person, since I live in the area. They originally quoted $350, waited 2 weeks, they called and requoted for $500. I asked my watch back without repair, since I am not comfortable with the new price.They refused! Another 3 weeks later, at pick up they charged another $50 for pressure test,which originally quoted for free, and I know the pressure test is free of charge with most services..... anyway, I will definitely never use them again. Unprofessional business practice!
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Old 28 May 2022, 03:55 PM   #8
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How did the lugs turn out?
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Old 28 May 2022, 04:26 PM   #9
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Brushed the PCLs?
It's a wild world out there.
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Old 28 May 2022, 05:38 PM   #10
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But the Kermit (16610LV) and the 16700 already come with brushed links. I guess you mean you sent only the BLRO for that job.
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Old 28 May 2022, 07:01 PM   #11
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I had bad experience with LAWW, will never do business with again.
Last I send my SD for dented lug repair , in person, since I live in the area. They originally quoted $350, waited 2 weeks, they called and requoted for $500. I asked my watch back without repair, since I am not comfortable with the new price.They refused! Another 3 weeks later, at pick up they charged another $50 for pressure test,which originally quoted for free, and I know the pressure test is free of charge with most services..... anyway, I will definitely never use them again. Unprofessional business practice!

They refused to send your watch back? Not saying I don’t believe you, I’m just really skeptical. They have always been professional and reasonable in my experience.

Who did you deal with? Any proof? Emails?


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Old 28 May 2022, 09:50 PM   #12
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Hi Guys:

I sent my GMT Oyster PCL bracelet in to LA WatchWorks to make it all brushed links, instead of the factory polished center links.

They did an excellent job on this, and it looks great.

Fast turn around time too !

Since I also have a Kermit, and a 16700, the brushed look is my preference.

Great job to LA Watch Works, highly recommend to anyone considering this !
Anxious to see some pics as I would like to carry this out too. What price did they charge to brush out the PCLs?
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Old 28 May 2022, 09:53 PM   #13
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I think that’s a great MOD, would love to see pictures
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Old 28 May 2022, 10:13 PM   #14
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Yes, pics please.

I'd probably find a sub bracelet instead.
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Old 28 May 2022, 10:27 PM   #15
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Always need pictures of before and after with these threads!
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Old 28 May 2022, 11:14 PM   #16
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Yes, pics please.

I'd probably find a sub bracelet instead.
This is what I did. Nearly sent my PCL bracelet to LAWW but in the end didn’t want to mess with the original. Expensive alternative I suppose, but now have a glidelock clasp.
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Old 29 May 2022, 02:03 AM   #17
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This isn’t a post about male enhancement pills. We need images to be sold on watch repairs, OP!
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Old 29 May 2022, 02:35 AM   #18
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They are great.
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Old 29 May 2022, 03:01 AM   #19
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Never had work done by them but have been hearing about these guys for years on here, their work looks phenomenal.
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Old 29 May 2022, 03:08 AM   #20
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Old 29 May 2022, 08:20 AM   #21
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I said I live in the area, i dropped my watch in person, they refused to return my watch without repair! why would I make up a story do you think? so I have to proof myself?
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Old 29 May 2022, 08:21 AM   #22
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They refused to send your watch back? Not saying I don’t believe you, I’m just really skeptical. They have always been professional and reasonable in my experience.

Who did you deal with? Any proof? Emails?


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I said I live in the area, i dropped my watch in person, they refused to return my watch without repair! why would I make up a story do you think? so I have to proof myself?
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Old 29 May 2022, 12:05 PM   #23
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Walkman - They are a well known well regarded business. If you want to say otherwise backing that up is idea. I have done business with them on three different watches. Work was solid.
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Old 29 May 2022, 12:43 PM   #24
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I’ve used LAWW on 3 Daytonas for full brush and a sub for a lug repair and always happy with the results and service.
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Old 29 May 2022, 12:47 PM   #25
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If LAWW brushes the PCLs, and later on you send it to RSC, would they just polish them again? Would they charge extra to polish with a routine service?
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Old 29 May 2022, 02:05 PM   #26
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This thread is worthless without pictures
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Old 30 May 2022, 09:51 AM   #27
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How did the lugs turn out?
Lugs already brushed. Only the bracelet needed brushing.

Came out great.

When I get back to my "real" computer I can take a pix and upload.

Did not send entire watch in, just removed the bracelet and sent that. A few days later it was sent back to me via Fedex.

Trust me, it came out great ! (If you like brushed Oyster, which I do).
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Old 30 May 2022, 09:53 AM   #28
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This thread is worthless without pictures

Why, haven't you ever seen a brushed oyster ?

Your post is worthless, since it doesn't contribute to anything or anyone.

Must be just trying to get your "worthless" number of posts up !
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Old 30 May 2022, 10:06 AM   #29
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Here is the pic of brushed PCLs done at LAWatchWorks
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Old 30 May 2022, 10:08 AM   #30
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Always need pictures of before and after with these threads!

"Everybody" already knows what the "before" looks like in this case, Right ?

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