[axb]

As we're now posting restorations I thought that I'd add a couple(which some of you have seen already).​

This counts as one of my best ever grabs from the bay, arriving like this for a vary reasonable price:​

The watch dates from December 1971, it wasn't running and had obviously seen a fair bit of use, but tightening a few screws had the movement running perfectly. I refinished the case, replaced the crystal with a NOS one from Jonathan Koch (which sits ever so slightly lower than the original) and added a NOS cursor ring from Rob in the Netherlands. For the time being I decided not to replace the original bezel and I've put it on a Seiko bracelet of the same age. Here's the finished result:​

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[JohnWN]

Alex, this is a rebirth of another SEIKO classic.

 

[MartinCRC]

Alex, you seem to have developed a super technique for refinishing your cases. Can you tell us how you do it?
Thanks
Martin

 

[TheTigerUK]

That is a real beauty, you did a great job on it Alex.

 

[axb]

Alex, you seem to have developed a super technique for refinishing your cases. Can you tell us how you do it?
Thanks
Martin

Thanks for the kind words Martin,

I've posted just such a thing on my website: http://axbwatches.comoj.com/watchpages/technique01.html and in the how to section: http://www.thewatchsite.com/index.php/topic,488.0.html in preparation for just such a question...

My technique is tailored for those with minimal equipment levels...I hope it's helpful.

Alex

 

[MartinCRC]

Thanks Alex - that's very interesting. I was not aware of these MAXX tools before. They look like just the thing I have been looking for.
Martin

 

[axb]

Thanks Alex - that's very interesting. I was not aware of these MAXX tools before. They look like just the thing I have been looking for.
Martin

I found them in my local model making shop when I went to buy some Tamiya spray and thought "Just the thing...", you can buy a pack of mixed grade sanding belts for them - and/or make your own from wet and dry with judicious use of tape and staples! They've been really good for case refinishing.

 

[noah]

Very nice work looks like new ...
It's the biggest Seiko made ...