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·I typically instruct my watchmaker to never polish my cases at all, not even with a microfiber cloth, and to clean them only in the ultrasonic cleaner.
So here’s a nice before and after …
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·I’m confused by this statement. Do you mean a polishing cloth such as a Cape Cod? A microfiber isn’t going to remove any material. I use microfibers and my T-shirt all the time to wipe my watches.
First, props n the new profile pic.
Second ... he must have some dirty watches for never to use a microfiber cloth. Every watch I've every gotten from a factory has had a cloth in there. I guess I should just be throwing those out. LOL
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·First, props n the new profile pic.
Second ... he must have some dirty watches for never to use a microfiber cloth. Every watch I've every gotten from a factory has had a cloth in there. I guess I should just be throwing those out. LOL
Life is too short for one avatar. I know it’s how we get used to quickly identifying each other but it needs a refresh every once in a while. And I recently rediscovered my love for birds with arms.
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·I wonder what 5 years of fingerprints and wrist cheese looks like.
Life is too short for one avatar. I know it’s how we get used to quickly identifying each other but it needs a refresh every once in a while. And I recently rediscovered my love for birds with arms.
Looks like a Rolex Day Date President. Classy bird.
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·Looks like a Rolex Day Date President. Classy bird.
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·Looks like a Rolex Day Date President. Classy bird.
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·I wonder what 5 years of fingerprints and wrist cheese looks like.
Life is too short for one avatar. I know it’s how we get used to quickly identifying each other but it needs a refresh every once in a while. And I recently rediscovered my love for birds with arms.
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·Obviously an executive type. It's not just the suit and the watch, but he's graying around the temples. Obviously he has considerable managerial experience.
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··Burt Macklin, FBIIf I can be honest, for the sake of discussion 😉, I initially had hard time fully grasping the depth of this restoration. Largely because I don't know this reference to be able to spot what may be obvious to others. That is, apart from the obvious case work. Secondly, because there was little information to go off of in the initial post (again to me as I don't know this reference). My thirst for knowledge craves for more before images/write up to have fully appreciated the depth of the work. However, your recent response to the other member highlighted all the work that was performed and I must say, very well done. Tanner is a magician with case work (and it shows in your images) and I have long admired his talents. I myself have a Seamaster that I plan to send him for case restoration and have been in discussion with him. I have yet to send it to him (super busy) and I already look forward to receiving it back from him, restored. Now knowing the extent of your work, I can appreciate more fully what he did and your piece is gorgeous. I can understand why the other member focused in on "originality" but I do ultimately disagree with them. These are our pieces to enjoy and do with as we please. There is value in honesty, which we all know you are and IF you were to pass this on in the future, we know you would do so honestly. If this was a reference I was after, I would absolutely have no problems at all buying this knowing the case had been masterfully restored. There is the intrinsic value that comes with having this strapped to your wrist, getting swept up in admiring it, completely forgetting that you initially looked at it to check the time. This has become longer than I anticipated, but all of this to say is, this is now a stunning piece and I know you will greatly enjoy wearing it more now than before, and that is priceless. Thanks for sharing this @gbesq! (I hope this all makes sense).
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·If I can be honest, for the sake of discussion 😉, I initially had hard time fully grasping the depth of this restoration. Largely because I don't know this reference to be able to spot what may be obvious to others. That is, apart from the obvious case work. Secondly, because there was little information to go off of in the initial post (again to me as I don't know this reference). My thirst for knowledge craves for more before images/write up to have fully appreciated the depth of the work. However, your recent response to the other member highlighted all the work that was performed and I must say, very well done. Tanner is a magician with case work (and it shows in your images) and I have long admired his talents. I myself have a Seamaster that I plan to send him for case restoration and have been in discussion with him. I have yet to send it to him (super busy) and I already look forward to receiving it back from him, restored. Now knowing the extent of your work, I can appreciate more fully what he did and your piece is gorgeous. I can understand why the other member focused in on "originality" but I do ultimately disagree with them. These are our pieces to enjoy and do with as we please. There is value in honesty, which we all know you are and IF you were to pass this on in the future, we know you would do so honestly. If this was a reference I was after, I would absolutely have no problems at all buying this knowing the case had been masterfully restored. There is the intrinsic value that comes with having this strapped to your wrist, getting swept up in admiring it, completely forgetting that you initially looked at it to check the time. This has become longer than I anticipated, but all of this to say is, this is now a stunning piece and I know you will greatly enjoy wearing it more now than before, and that is priceless. Thanks for sharing this @gbesq! (I hope this all makes sense).
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··Spam RiskI always thought TM was way too aggressive on polishing, especially when it came to MKII Speedmasters. Maybe he’s gotten better, I prefer the untouched look.
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·I always thought TM was way too aggressive on polishing, especially when it came to MKII Speedmasters. Maybe he’s gotten better, I prefer the untouched look.
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·There is the intrinsic value that comes with having this strapped to your wrist, getting swept up in admiring it, completely forgetting that you initially looked at it to check the time.
This sentence right here really summarizes the depth of the passion that this community exudes. I find this happening so often. We're all check the Watch at least three or four times before I notice what time it is because I'm too busy. I admiring all the details get lost in it.
Do you mind if I set this as my facebook status for the week? Lol with appropriate attribution of course
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·I wonder what 5 years of fingerprints and wrist cheese looks like.
Life is too short for one avatar. I know it’s how we get used to quickly identifying each other but it needs a refresh every once in a while. And I recently rediscovered my love for birds with arms.
Sorry for the thread drift, but are you aware of 'real life doodles'?
And to get the thread back on track: that's one classy watch and a really great restoration. This makes me really want to pick up a ribbon dial some day.
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··Burt Macklin, FBIDo you mind if I set this as my facebook status for the week? Lol with appropriate attribution of course
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Aroxx
·This sentence right here really summarizes the depth of the passion that this community exudes. I find this happening so often. We're all check the Watch at least three or four times before I notice what time it is because I'm too busy. I admiring all the details get lost in it.
Do you mind if I set this as my facebook status for the week? Lol with appropriate attribution of course
Sorry for the thread drift, but are you aware of 'real life doodles'?
And to get the thread back on track: that's one classy watch and a really great restoration. This makes me really want to pick up a ribbon dial some day.
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·I always thought TM was way too aggressive on polishing, especially when it came to MKII Speedmasters. Maybe he’s gotten better, I prefer the untouched look.
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·Like most collectors, I prefer the untouched look as well if the watch is still attractive. This one wasn't. The vast majority of the cases in my collection are unpolished, but now and then comes a purchase that is better off having the case restored. Redialing, never, but I see case restoration differently. Character is one thing, damage is another.
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·Amazing! I love the unique Seamaster dials
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·Well, the watch arrived from TM this morning and it’s even better than I expected. Just wow. Here are some quick photos with my iPhone:
