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Professional case refurbishment for vintage Heuer Montreal... step by step

sneer
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Please find below few picture from the studio of my friend who deals with the renewal of cases with the use of appropriate grinding & lapping machine and laser welding for new and vintage watches.
What do you think about it? 馃榾
 
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janice&fred
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Wow that sure is some nice work! Who is your friend with the restoration studio? 馃憤
 
marco
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Looks like excellent work.
I was thinking about this just today , what is the popular OF opinion of case refurbishment of worn over polished cases?
Is it detrimental to value ( if you are aware of the work being done) .
I suspect some prepared watches are sold as original and have been refinished and suitably aged.
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sneer
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janice&fred janice&fred
Wow that sure is some nice work! Who is your friend with the restoration studio? 馃憤
i can share info on PM
 
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marco marco
Looks like excellent work.
I was thinking about this just today , what is the popular OF opinion of case refurbishment of worn over polished cases?
Is it detrimental to value ( if you are aware of the work being done) .
I suspect some prepared watches are sold as original and have been suitably aged.

It is always an individual assessment. If someone polished the case too much, the only solution is refurbishment.
However, if it only shows signs of normal use, I would leave it as is.
 
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marco marco
Looks like excellent work.
I was thinking about this just today , what is the popular OF opinion of case refurbishment of worn over polished cases?
Is it detrimental to value ( if you are aware of the work being done) .
I suspect some prepared watches are sold as original and have been refinished and suitably aged.

If it鈥檚 over polished the case refurbishment is the only option in my opinion. I think the technology is getting to a point where originality will be difficult to tell. I鈥檇 prefer to have a great looking case that鈥檚 been worked on over an over polished one. After some regular wear it鈥檒l get scuffed up enough to make it match the dial
 
Mreal75
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Amazing work! Always interesting to see some before and after shots following a service or restoration. The beveling on that Tissot Chrono. is exquisite.
 
wsfarrell
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Mind-boggling. Does ANYBODY have a video link showing how they achieve those razor-sharp chamfers?
 
Albe100
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Can you tell us which city the service is located in?

Thanks
 
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sneer sneer
A few new pictures 馃榾
Hi there, this work looks amazing! Where is your friend located as I am looking for a specialist to refurb my Mark ii case? TIA.
 
Rado63
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All I can add is I am thankful these talents are out there.
 
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