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tyrantlizardrex
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Tony confirmed that not all bezels are brushed, there are diamond cut ones too.

Which appears to be what the three of us have.

This watch, on opening, appears to have never been serviced... all looking groovy. 馃憤

Has been left with Tony at STS for a very gentle refinish, crystal, full mechanical service and seal... excited to see how this one comes out. 馃榾
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ConElPueblo ConElPueblo
Note how yours, like mine, has marks on the bezel that would surely have been polished away had it been refinished.
That is another reason why i thought it was strange.

tyrantlizardrex tyrantlizardrex
Tony confirmed that not all bezels are brushed, there are diamond cut ones too.
Great info. Thanks.
 
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turbo_muc turbo_muc
The grey one in the middle is amazing馃憤 Congrats on that
Thank you. I do have another of the same ref., that is not in the group shot:
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lando lando
Thank you. I do have another of the same ref., that is not in the group shot:
wrist_1410.jpg

This is hell beautiful as well! Strap fits very good. I am waiting for a black lizard leather one to arrive for mine....

Tell me if you wanna sell they grey one 馃槈
 
tyrantlizardrex
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It's back!

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Big thanks to Tony and the Team at Swiss Time Services for the full service, gentle case refurbishment, and top notch, friendly service!
 
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tyrantlizardrex tyrantlizardrex
It's back!

IMG_2657.JPG


Big thanks to Tony and the Team at Swiss Time Services for the full service, gentle case refurbishment, and top notch, friendly service!
馃グ Looks perfect, now! DIBS.
 
JDMdenon
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Looks gorgeous!!! What was the turn around like at STS?

I'd like to eventually do something like this, pick up a piece in not so great condition and get it turned around!

Does it work out more cost effective than buying one in good condition? (if you don't mind me asking)
 
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JDMdenon JDMdenon
Looks gorgeous!!! What was the turn around like at STS?

It was around 4 weeks on this one - I dropped it in, and have a good relationship with them, so not sure if that's quicker than normal or not. They quote 4-6 weeks typically.

JDMdenon JDMdenon
Does it work out more cost effective than buying one in good condition? (if you don't mind me asking)

Depends what you mean by "good condition" really - the case work and crystal were part of an overall service (which this watch badly needed, and had from the look of things not been serviced in the past) - I now have a serviced, refurbished watch with a 2 year warranty.

I see watches in "good condition" with no history of recent service, for more than I'm in to this for. 馃え
 
JDMdenon
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Depends what you mean by "good condition" really - the case work and crystal were part of an overall service (which this watch badly needed, and had from the look of things not been serviced in the past) - I now have a serviced, refurbished watch with a 2 year warranty.

I see watches in "good condition" with no history of recent service, for more than I'm in to this for. 馃え[/QUOTE]



I see your point, you don't exactly get the two year warranty with a seller off ebay! Food for thought .
 
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JDMdenon JDMdenon
I see your point, you don't exactly get the two year warranty with a seller off ebay! Food for thought .

Depends where you are located. In European countries you typically have a one year statutory warranty when buying from a professional seller!
 
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