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  1. Tmorehouse51 Aug 12, 2020

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    Hey folks,

    Just a few watch restorations we've finished lately. Enjoy! Give me some feedback on how they look.

    Tanner Morehouse
     
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  2. jaegodylan Aug 12, 2020

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    Amazing stuff!
     
  3. janice&fred Aug 12, 2020

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    Spectacular work. The brushed finishes are stunning.
     
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  4. dx009 Aug 12, 2020

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    Looks amazing but can we see some "before" shots for comparison ?
     
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  5. Tmorehouse51 Aug 12, 2020

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    Heres some of the before photos! Enjoy!
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  6. PlainVanilla Aug 12, 2020

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    That's nothing short of incredible. Congrats!
     
  7. BrianPankow Aug 12, 2020

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    Really really nice work.
     
  8. Stewart A Aug 12, 2020

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    Absolutely incredible work, the brushing is first rate. My only regret is the removal of the watch "history" in the sense the redone watches look too pristine, no patina. The brushing and edges look perfect, there are no nicks that would indicate it had a previous life. My choice would be to do a more subtle, sensitive redo- bringing the watch back to life but maintaining the "soul". Please don't take this the wrong way --- I LOVE the Mark II redo, it's absolutely beautiful! Thanks.
     
  9. Farmer Aug 12, 2020

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    bloody brilliant work, well done








     
  10. janice&fred Aug 12, 2020

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    That would depend on the individual customer preferences. Surely TM Watch can do sympathetic restos as well but this thread is a great showcase for their abilities in refinishing. Truly an example of good ole American ingenuity!
     
  11. Heavy Cav Aug 12, 2020

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    Wow, sharp work!
     
  12. JwRosenthal Aug 12, 2020

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    I agree, there are plenty of watches out there with their share of history on them. Some customers would prefer a “perfect” looking 60 year old watch without having to hunt down a safe queen, nor the fear of wearing it.
    That SM300 had been polished beyond what any collector would have wanted and it lost the factory finishes - it looks 20x better.
    As long as this is disclosed at the time of sale, I see nothing wrong with it. The slippery slope is how does someone 2 owners down the line know they got a refinished watch and not an immaculate safe queen? Are there identifying marks that show it’s not identical to the original- almost like an artists signature?
     
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  13. janice&fred Aug 12, 2020

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    Here we go...
     
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  14. apsm100 applysome! Aug 12, 2020

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    I think the disparity would be a used movement or dial that doesn't match the case condition.
     
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  15. Chaz Goldenrod Aug 13, 2020

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    Outstanding work!
     
  16. alexei.joukovski Aug 13, 2020

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    Can I ask, Are the casebacks re-laser etched/engraved?
    I would like to do the same to my Omega 176.007 caseback and my speedsonic 188.0002.

    Cheers
     
  17. slwoodster Aug 14, 2020

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    Nice you kept your edges sharp too!