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Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 10:48 am
by richkaz
Any competent watchmaker should be able to service your chronograph.
Be careful with case polishing. Most watchmakers still polish cases to within an inch of their lives
to make them look new. Even top brand manufactures do this even if you specifically ask them not to.
They use a machine that removes the scratches - and the patina. This can also alter the shape ( especially lug details).
Many watches left the factory highly polished but many (like yours) had a satin finish. If you allow an outsider to
polish it they will ruin the original finish. You can't undo an over polished watchcase.
I use Cape Cod cloth.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cape-Cod-Fin ... :rk:2:pf:0
Best to experiment with the bracelet clasp. As your bracelet is brushed just gently polish in the direction of the grain. If you like
the result, repeat the action on the case and avoid the crystal.
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:14 pm
by Ollie
Afternoon... first post on this thread so please be gentle!
Does anyone know the cost of a Rolex service (by Rolex)? I have a 1967 Oyster Precision that does not seem to be winding up properly.
Cheers,
Ollie
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:25 pm
by neilbardsley
Ollie wrote:Afternoon... first post on this thread so please be gentle!
Does anyone know the cost of a Rolex service (by Rolex)? I have a 1967 Oyster Precision that does not seem to be winding up properly.
Cheers,
Ollie
I can't tell you about Rolex but consider
www.peterrobertswatchmakers.com/history/
He used to run a department at Rolex. He did a service for me last year and I think the charge was 330. He will do a better job than sending it back to Rolex
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Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 7:33 pm
by 964RS
Ollie wrote:Afternoon... first post on this thread so please be gentle!
Does anyone know the cost of a Rolex service (by Rolex)? I have a 1967 Oyster Precision that does not seem to be winding up properly.
Cheers,
Ollie
It's probably £5-800 + parts but I've sent you a PM
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:53 pm
by Rosh
Any competent watchmaker should be able to service your chronograph.
Be careful with case polishing. Most watchmakers still polish cases to within an inch of their lives
to make them look new. Even top brand manufactures do this even if you specifically ask them not to.
They use a machine that removes the scratches - and the patina. This can also alter the shape ( especially lug details).
Many watches left the factory highly polished but many (like yours) had a satin finish. If you allow an outsider to
polish it they will ruin the original finish. You can't undo an over polished watchcase.
I use Cape Cod cloth.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cape-Cod-Fin ... :rk:2:pf:0
Best to experiment with the bracelet clasp. As your bracelet is brushed just gently polish in the direction of the grain. If you like
the result, repeat the action on the case and avoid the crystal.
Thanks for the pointers Rich! I've ordered a couple of the polishing cloths.
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 1:31 pm
by Ollie
Thank you for the recommendations Neil and Jason.
Ollie
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 2:47 pm
by Mike
Hi Ollie, a few of us here are using Bill Rice for our Rolex’s, brilliant service very highly recommended. My 40 year old sub has never run so well. Rolex themselves aren’t really interested in their old watches, they will want to replace everything and not give a guarantee unless they do, can run into thousands!
Google Bill Rice Rolex for a their website.
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2019 1:08 pm
by IXXIfan
Something interesting for you Heuer Autavia fans
I'm selling this to help with funds for an Historic Formula Ford restoration.
£3250
PM me here or
steveracefan@yahoo.co.uk
The last Heuer signed Autavia that they produced before everything was marked TAG Heuer in the mid 80's
11063MH model in very good unpolished condition
The case and crystal have scratches and small marks as can be seen in the photos
Bezel is in very good condition, no major chips or marks
Date change over at midnight
Uni directional bezel rotation
Chrono stop, start and rest working perfectly.
Heuer signed crown.
It is running around 5 mins per day slow so it will need a service
No box or papers
Video showing chrono reset
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYcYlle ... e=youtu.be
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 12:27 pm
by 964RS
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 12:37 pm
by Bootsy
Added a nice Pasadena onto my site this morning - superb PVD
http://heuerheritage.co.uk/heuer-pasadena/4540124659
also a slightly more patina'd example below it
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:21 pm
by 964RS
One of my favourite chronographs of all time coming in....
The early 70's mk2 Omega Speedmaster with racing dial
https://sweepinghand.co.uk/vintage-watc ... cing-dial/
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:40 pm
by mycar
How much is this lovely watch ?
Bootsy wrote:In the community spirit of DDK could we ask that all parts advertised on this section of the forum include a price.
If for any reason you do not want to put a price on something please PM me to explain why.
We want to avoid bidding wars between members. If you want people to bid on an item then please use Ebay.
Many thanks.
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:23 pm
by 964RS
mycar wrote:How much is this lovely watch ?
Bootsy wrote:In the community spirit of DDK could we ask that all parts advertised on this section of the forum include a price.
If for any reason you do not want to put a price on something please PM me to explain why.
We want to avoid bidding wars between members. If you want people to bid on an item then please use Ebay.
Many thanks.
None of your business.
This is not the parts section
Bidding wars here are highly encouraged, especially if it's one of mine or Bootsy's watches
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:48 pm
by mycar
Always good to have a big mate to stand behind.
Re: Off topic watch chat for the horologists out there
Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:01 pm
by 964RS
mycar wrote: Always good to have a big mate to stand behind.
He's lost quite a bit of weight I'll have you know.
But keep fishing, one day you'll get a bite
