KeNnY 29 Posted May 18, 2012 Hey all A friend of mine has got his beloved watch, and he wanted to put it back in nice working shape, that means just to replace the crystal an replace the band. I also light polished the case and caseback with cape cod (I didn't had the polishing tool accessory for my dremel at that time, now I have) and greased all orings, reseted the movement, added new battery, sealed the watch, made 3 Bars pressure test. I added Sapphire crystal instead the mineral one into the watch. SO I made it a bit higher quality lol. THe stock lume is really good so he didn't want relume. BEFORE pics AFTER PICS He is very happy Personally I don't know if it was worth it, but the watch has got real sentimental value to him, I think his father gave it to him or something. Thanks for looking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luthier 1 Posted May 18, 2012 Did he bought you a beer? Great job, Matei!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted May 18, 2012 Did he bought you a beer? Great job, Matei!!!!!!! He is now in Austria, but he said he will bring me something special that I will like, so we will see lol Thank you George ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted May 18, 2012 Wow! Amazing refurb there Kenny. I'll bet he's thrilled g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted May 19, 2012 Wow! Amazing refurb there Kenny. I'll bet he's thrilled g.man Thank you budddy It is Swiss watch, around 10-15 years old, so it has got some history Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted May 19, 2012 If he likes it then it's worth it to him and that is what counts. Made a difference huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mspangl 0 Posted May 19, 2012 Did he bought you a beer? Great job, Matei!!!!!!! He is now in Austria, but he said he will bring me something special that I will like, so we will see lol Thank you George ! Havin a beer with him right now.. Andei is with us aswell Oh wait.. that was a dream Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dedafmonteur 0 Posted May 19, 2012 Is the back only polished? Because that looks so new! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crusader 0 Posted May 19, 2012 Great job mate, I love these ''restorations'', especially those kind of watches that people use on daily basis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted May 19, 2012 If he likes it then it's worth it to him and that is what counts. Made a difference huh? Exactly mate was shining like new. Is the back only polished? Because that looks so new! Yeah I played with it like 30 minutes lol Thanks ! Great job mate, I love these ''restorations'', especially those kind of watches that people use on daily basis Thank you mate ! Yeah he don't have any other watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted May 20, 2012 Way to go Kenny. Nice to see you taking on this kind of work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeLaForce 2 Posted May 20, 2012 You're getting quite the repertoire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted May 20, 2012 Way to go Kenny. Nice to see you taking on this kind of work. Thank you CLS I still have my 50 years old Grandfathers watch for refurbishing, but I need time to do it.. Also 50 years old Molnija movement waiting to be refurbished and used in some BIG EGI Project You're getting quite the repertoire Thank you Delaforce ! I am trying my best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10:10 Watch Repair 1 Posted May 20, 2012 Thank you CLS I still have my 50 years old Grandfathers watch for refurbishing, but I need time to do it.. Also 50 years old Molnija movement waiting to be refurbished and used in some BIG EGI Project I have at least 10 of them. Hard to find time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted May 20, 2012 Thank you CLS I still have my 50 years old Grandfathers watch for refurbishing, but I need time to do it.. Also 50 years old Molnija movement waiting to be refurbished and used in some BIG EGI Project I have at least 10 of them. Hard to find time. if you have time, could you please make some pictures of the keyless ? Just to compare... I had today taken again closer look at it, what to do, but I am thinking of ultra hand polish the parts, when I will make service to it, with ultrasonic cleaning and oiling, to give it some really nice look to them, atleast on some parts. Still thinking on what.. I will then probably use the movement in my future PROJECT MARS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dssd 0 Posted May 20, 2012 Top job He must be a good mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted May 20, 2012 Top job He must be a good mate Thank you Paul he ask a lot how I do with watches Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WebWind 1 Posted May 21, 2012 Great job! It is nice to see, that polishing kit is working Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted May 21, 2012 Great job! It is nice to see, that polishing kit is working THanks Miso Nah, I didn't use the polishing kit from you on this watch. back then I didn't have it I used only cape cod cloths and rub them like an 30-60 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
