1B before and after refinishing pics as requested...

[projectologist]

Have had several requests for some before and after pics. Here you go... from brobert's OP.
It's hard to believe that it's the same watch.

 

[guru]

wow

 

[alvinado]

+1... super workmanship..

 

[projectologist]

wow

Exactly what I said after I picked my jaw up off the floor. Opening that package and seeing the transformation is something I'll never forget.

 

[kook]

Amazing work.

Maybe a weird question but how does a watch get in that bad of condition in the first place?

 

[Billio]

How did you do that?? I am always worried about taking too much material off to remove deep scratches and ruining the shape of the case.

 

[cybee]

Maybe a weird question but how does a watch get in that bad of condition in the first place?

Looks like someone got a little sloppy with a screwdriver.

The watch looks great now..Fantastic job.

 

[projectologist]

Amazing work.

Maybe a weird question but how does a watch get in that bad of condition in the first place?

You're seeing the case magnified by a factor of 20 times or more with very contrasty lighting. In person and under normal lighting conditions it wasn't that noticeable. I was shocked when I looked at some of my other reps with my Optivisor and a 100 watt halogen. I was amazed how many previously unnoticed dings I found and that was with only 5x magnification.

 

[Dogma]

Looks fantastic! Way to go on this one. Brannnnnnd New!

 

[Spirit]

Maybe a weird question but how does a watch get in that bad of condition in the first place?

Looks like someone got a little sloppy with a screwdriver.

...Was about to say: "someone got a little sloppy with a chainsaw."
:lol:

The magnification lens really show up alot of stuff!
..But the watch looks indeed stuning now.

Cheers,
Spirit.