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Omega who had a visit in SPA - laser welding and case finishing

  1. sneer Jun 1, 2020

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    When you don't like to hurry and like to do what you do, the effects are pretty good ... what do you think?
     
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  2. eduk Jun 1, 2020

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    What a difference!
     
  3. Boony Jun 1, 2020

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    that must have been fun
     
  4. sneer Jun 1, 2020

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    It allows you to relax... but lead time is not very short - it take time to precisely finish bracelet and case
     
  5. omegastar Jun 1, 2020

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    What budget is asked for this kind work ?
     
  6. sneer Jun 1, 2020

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    always need to have very good pictures to evaluate properly budget - sometimes something comes out extra after unfolding the bracelet or envelope. This one cost few hundred euro plus ship (pm if interested). Rolex was more expensive.
     
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  7. Enzo Jun 1, 2020

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    Amazing work :thumbsup:
     
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  8. omegastar Jun 1, 2020

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    Magic and scary at the same time !
     
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  9. Om3ga321 Jun 1, 2020

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    Love your work.
    How many hours are required as an average for a watch?
     
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  10. sneer Jun 1, 2020

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    tens of hours....
     
  11. amcclell Jun 1, 2020

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    SPA does beautiful work - thank you for sharing.
     
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  12. hejsam Jun 1, 2020

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    Scary good results, is there any way to see the difference between this and an original untouched watch?
     
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  13. Omega alan Jun 1, 2020

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    Love the built up damage with the laser welding!
    Excellent post, thanks.

    Alan
     
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  14. ConElPueblo Jun 1, 2020

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    The grain is a bit coarser on this one I would say. Also - and this might be my imagination - the transition from brushed to polished surface on the lugs seems sharper than on the original.

    EDIT: I feel that there are differences, but I really like this ::love::
    Nothing is a better party pooper than overpolished SM300 Pro bezels...
     
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  15. wsfarrell Jun 1, 2020

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    Peoples' ability to re-create sharp chamfers is mind-boggling to me.
     
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  16. Als 27 Jun 1, 2020

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    Very very impressed excellent skill set & craftsmanship :) ::love:: :thumbsup:
     
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  17. MCC Jun 1, 2020

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    Incredible work :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Peter_from_NL Jun 1, 2020

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    I guess that tens of hours is very much at the low side. Great results.
     
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  19. SpeedyPhill Founder Of Aussie Cricket Blog Mark Waugh Universe Jun 1, 2020

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    Restoration using L.A.S.E.R. welding and recutting (milled) even adding a shiny chamfer... everything is possible... with great results.
    As our grandma always told us... Machines can be rebuild, People can't !
     
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  20. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jun 1, 2020

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    Oscar Goldman disagrees with you...

    "We can rebuild him. We have the technology."
     
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