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The lug on the left in picture 2 is slightly misaligned. But I'm still very pleased.
 
ConElPueblo
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That's a great result - bravo on a good job bringing this one back from the dead! FINALLY a "Frankenstein" on Omegaforums I fully approve of 😁
 
knafel1983
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It was 5 months and $468 to fabricate those lugs. They are solid 14k rose gold. So excited to see the final results. Now my watchmaker needs to service it.
 
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ConElPueblo ConElPueblo
That's a great result - bravo on a good job bringing this one back from the dead! FINALLY a "Frankenstein" on Omegaforums I fully approve of 😁
It's ironic that a forum where collectors frown the slightest rejuvenation of a watch would achieve some consensus in regards to this case rebuilding. Personally, I approve. 😁
 
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It's ironic that a forum where collectors frown the slightest rejuvenation of a watch would achieve some consensus in regards to this case rebuilding. Personally, I approve. 😁
There comes a point when it's necessary. And why not bring it back, considering it was a $1 yard sale find. I think there needs to be more appreciation for restoration, as some rare vintage watches are ticking time bombs.
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Great result 👍

Did you spend more than the $200 ?
 
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Wuza72 Wuza72
Great result 👍

Did you spend more than the $200 ?

….. for the case restoration 😀
 
knafel1983
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Wuza72 Wuza72
….. for the case restoration 😀
Clarification, my dad paid $1 for it. I paid him $200. Yes, the lug work was $468. I'll probably have $800-$850 in it when it's done.
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Larry S
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The definition of barn find for sure.
 
Larry S
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knafel1983 knafel1983
There comes a point when it's necessary. And why not bring it back, considering it was a $1 yard sale find. I think there needs to be more appreciation for restoration, as some rare vintage watches are ticking time bombs.
Especially brands like UG. There will come a time when restoration and fabrication are the only avenues left. I love the work.
 
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knafel1983 knafel1983
There comes a point when it's necessary. And why not bring it back, considering it was a $1 yard sale find. I think there needs to be more appreciation for restoration, as some rare vintage watches are ticking time bombs.

Of course. There was no alternative in this situation.
 
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