My Precious
This is just a collection some of my restoration projects. Its a hobby of mine to restore old junk =)
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Omega Dynamic restoration project
Before shots: Crystal was cracked, leather band needed to be replaced, and case was in need of a buffing and polishing.
After shots: Replaced crystal, replaced leather band, and polished case. Turned out alot better than I expected =)
Longines Mystery Dial restoration project
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Old watches i've restored in the past
Longines manual wind: Needed a new crown, new crystal, case polish, and was in dire need of servicing

Longines manual wind: Case and crystal buff and polish, refinished dial, new leather strap, and new mechanical movement installed.

Elgin Art Deco 1927: Refinished dial, case and crystal buff and polish, new leather strap, and overhauled

Manual wind Hamilton: Replaced cracked crystal, buffed and polished case, and overhauled

Automatic Heuer (pre "TAG"): this thing just needed to be assembled =P
Longines manual wind: Case and crystal buff and polish, refinished dial, new leather strap, and new mechanical movement installed.
Elgin Art Deco 1927: Refinished dial, case and crystal buff and polish, new leather strap, and overhauled
Manual wind Hamilton: Replaced cracked crystal, buffed and polished case, and overhauled
Automatic Heuer (pre "TAG"): this thing just needed to be assembled =P
Omega Seamaster f300Hz (SMf300) Diver
Omega Seamaster Automatic Restoration
Before pics: These are pics from the previous owner. Had the wrong crystal on, wrong winding crown, and aftermarket bracelet. Just a bunch of parts that needed to be removed and replaced.
After Shots: Replaced crystal, replaced crown, replaced aftermarket band with Omega leather band, and polished case.



Final product

After Shots: Replaced crystal, replaced crown, replaced aftermarket band with Omega leather band, and polished case.
Final product
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Longines UltraChron Restoration Project
Before shots:



Assembly: Dipped case in a ultrasonic bath for cleaning.

Finished: Polished/buffed case, polished/buffed crystal, attached new leather band



Final product: Had to buff the crystal a little more. Was really happy with the way this cleaned up. Just needed a little elbow grease and looked good as new =)
Assembly: Dipped case in a ultrasonic bath for cleaning.
Finished: Polished/buffed case, polished/buffed crystal, attached new leather band
Final product: Had to buff the crystal a little more. Was really happy with the way this cleaned up. Just needed a little elbow grease and looked good as new =)
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