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  1. bags1971 Oct 5, 2018

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    James is spot on hes done a few dials for me
     
  2. nerdbedusa Oct 5, 2018

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    Here you go...

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    This was the only index not having been spoiled.

    Simply perfect work for me.
     
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  3. michael e Still learning. Oct 5, 2018

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    Nice work.
    Is it just a dial you have?
    Thanks, Michael
     
  4. nerdbedusa Oct 5, 2018

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    No. This dial came along with a 2915 movement...

    It's not for sale.

    I just wanted to show what James can do.
     
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  5. michael e Still learning. Oct 5, 2018

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    Ah, OK.
    What is the movement number range? 1599x or 15500x?
     
  6. nerdbedusa Oct 5, 2018

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    Hello Michael, it's 1.599.XXX
     
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  7. Maganator Oct 5, 2018

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    Hello - sent you a PM - just wondering how to make contact with James.
     
  8. maanu Oct 5, 2018

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    Can anyone share James contact with me?
     
  9. simonsays Oct 5, 2018

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    I saw some of James's work at a recent T4aP. It is excellent and the lume glow subtle, but it does not react in the same way as an original in the way it charges, so it is possible to differentiate between them.
     
  10. Magnix Oct 5, 2018

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    I have also a very Good experience with James.

    I also had the Speedmaster (145.012-68) with washed Dial for a while and thought reluming it was a risk..

    But send it to James because of the Good reviews and was suprised !

    Here pictures before and after.

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  11. jimmyd13 Oct 5, 2018

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    I see no issue with that. To my way of thinking this type of dial restoration is akin to a repair on a damaged table stretcher or the foot of a wine cooler. The object is to rectify damage and stabilise the piece for the future. In other words, to make the item attractive and usable. If the restoration were done in such a way to make the dial indistinguishable from a perfect, aged example then it would be bordering on fakery.

    As this stands it's a very good, if not excellent, honest repair. (IMHO).
     
  12. Gefa Oct 5, 2018

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  13. Marty McDawg Oct 5, 2018

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    [email protected]
     
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  15. nerdbedusa Oct 5, 2018

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    I recommend to call him and discuss your ideas first: +44 7548252335
     
  16. nerdbedusa Oct 5, 2018

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    I guess the watch will look beautiful without 'Pattex'...

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  17. raison_ Oct 5, 2018

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    that is really some amazing work!
     
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  18. nerdbedusa Oct 5, 2018

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    Exactly.

    And if I was to sell the watch, I'd surely mention that the dial has been restored.
     
  19. teojjsg Oct 6, 2018

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    Amazing results and excellent workmanship by James. Do you mind sharing cost via pm? Thanks.
     
  20. nerdbedusa Oct 6, 2018

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    Don't know the price yet, but will do of course.