Or it seemed like a good idea at the time?



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Tools used were:

 

Hey... Give the guy some credit.... Those are the absolute PERFECT tools for converting minty vintage into what he's selling....

"- Seamaster automatic chronograph case
- just for repair, spare parts or projekt"

 

Never use a small hammer when a big hammer will do more damage.

 

Haha.. That's what we in the biz call failed case engraving ?

 

I'm picturing a 10 year old... or younger, trying to fix it while dad is away....

Come on, admit to it, we all did something really dopey like that when we were wee lads and had no idea how tools work.

I've got a 22 year old who is doing that to a perfectly good Mazda right now! (good thing its his money)

 

I dunno...the Seamonster engraving is still pretty bold. Think it needs a round with a Dremmel and a wire brush bit.

 

don't joke about it:
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f20/i-think-i-removed-my-serial-number-776274.html

 

That guy could get a job as a polisher with OC Watches

 

Atrocious. My eyes hurt just from looking at it.

 

Hey! A chew toy! nom-nom-nom….

 

Quite expensive for an ashtray

 

WOW! Someone was very improperly motivated on this poor watch.

 

Or maybe the previous owner made the missus really ..... really................ angry