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Something old, but definitely a new... project on the way!
- Thread starter Mr. Pap
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The case has now been refinished, I took some 'before' pics - as you can see there's a couple of scratches here and there . . . .
Re-finishing a watch case means removing metal, but if you remove too much the case loses it's original shape and dimensions. So it's a compromise, in that you need to take off as much metal as is needed to remove scratches and dings, whilst still respecting the original shape and dimensions of the case.
The original Hesalite crystal was still intact, although very heavily scratched - these are very hard if not impossible to find. With some time spent on it, it now looks almost like new.
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After:
Re-finishing a watch case means removing metal, but if you remove too much the case loses it's original shape and dimensions. So it's a compromise, in that you need to take off as much metal as is needed to remove scratches and dings, whilst still respecting the original shape and dimensions of the case.
The original Hesalite crystal was still intact, although very heavily scratched - these are very hard if not impossible to find. With some time spent on it, it now looks almost like new.
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After:
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drohalloran
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Its been almost 5 months since i started gathering the parts and finally i am a proud owner of another franken speedmaster! Mitsukoshi dial is freaking awesome!!! Here are a few photos i want to share with you.
I want to thank @tripdog for the great work on the case, nick over at watchrepairsuk for servicing the movement and assembling the watch and a couple of buddies providing a few omega parts in such a difficult time for omega franken lovers!
Waiting for your comments in the final outcome
I want to thank @tripdog for the great work on the case, nick over at watchrepairsuk for servicing the movement and assembling the watch and a couple of buddies providing a few omega parts in such a difficult time for omega franken lovers!
Waiting for your comments in the final outcome
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