NCRich 13,751 Posted May 28, 2018 Searching for a two tone bracelet on ebay this popped up. Horribly scratched and with enough DNA on it to clone a human. Couldn't see the dial. It was running though. Asking $30, offered $15 and he took it. Took it apart, cleaned it, polished it, and put a $1.50 glass in it. I swear its now one of my favorite watches! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted May 28, 2018 Nice restoration ... as always. Now you need a new 'gen' bezel to go with that 'shiny' tt jubilee bracelet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyStarSystem 7,538 Posted May 28, 2018 That's real purty, Rich. I like the dial design much better than typical dd's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GC 4,489 Posted May 28, 2018 Something about Seiko... great find and restoration! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyh7 237 Posted May 28, 2018 God everything about this makes me feel super inferior. I invariably get my pants pulled down on ebay. If I did get the watch and tried to restore it it would end up back on ebay, but for scrap. What an insanely stylish watch for no money! And I was already simmering with jealousy at all Rich's lovely vintage Rolex builds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,751 Posted May 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, tonyh7 said: God everything about this makes me feel super inferior. I invariably get my pants pulled down on ebay. If I did get the watch and tried to restore it it would end up back on ebay, but for scrap. What an insanely stylish watch for no money! And I was already simmering with jealousy at all Rich's lovely vintage Rolex builds. Hey I killed a bunch of stuff learning! Broke a lot of eggs to make an omelet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repmaster1234 49 Posted May 28, 2018 Well I'll take the Rolex now that you have no need for it... nice pickup Rich! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moondustesp 136 Posted May 28, 2018 That’s lovely nice pickup Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,281 Posted May 28, 2018 Lovely find and restoration, Rich. But.... it's a quartz with a ticking seconds hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,751 Posted May 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, RussP said: Lovely find and restoration, Rich. But.... it's a quartz with a ticking seconds hand. Yeah, it is a bitch that it keeps time accurately year after year........................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_DC_ 218 Posted May 28, 2018 1 hour ago, NCRich said: Buddies. I actually prefe the $15 Seiko, lol. Something more balanced about the dial, the Rolex hour markers sit too far inboard of the overall dial!! What a find mate!!! DC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,281 Posted May 28, 2018 1 hour ago, NCRich said: Yeah, it is a bitch that it keeps time accurately year after year........................... It isn't that I don't like quartz watches. I just prefer the 2 hand variant. Congrats on the recent acquisition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luxuracer 14 Posted May 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, RussP said: I just prefer the 2 hand variant. Simple .... @NCRich can just remove the secondhand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,751 Posted May 28, 2018 I don't mind it. Tiny thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted May 29, 2018 That's not what she said... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,751 Posted May 29, 2018 Some have asked for pre-restoration pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,751 Posted May 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, Gingerbubba said: Nice glove. Those were the high quality sales pics from the bay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted May 30, 2018 Sure...sure, those were the sales pics, sure...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites