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Tmac478 · 25 July 2017, 04:59 AM

Wow, that watch looks thrashed.
I still don't get how lighting and camera angles can hide this much stuff (maybe he used photoshop ??)
Anyway, can't wait to see the final results.

William.L. · 25 July 2017, 08:43 AM

Cleaning her up went well today. got the bezel finished and were we'd like it. Had a heck of a gouge in it at 11 o'clock that needed a fair amount of attention. Case and bracelet are just about done, surprisingly the caseback took the most time as it had numerous scratches in it from being set down when taken off making contact with the bracelet. I'll update more pictures tomorrow when we get it finished, but considering where it was when it came in, it'll be a whole new watch when it ships back out. -William

Chewbacca · 25 July 2017, 08:48 AM

beauty.

Etschell · 25 July 2017, 09:35 AM

Looks like op was justified in his frustration.

red1108nyc · 25 July 2017, 10:02 AM

Looks like any debate about the actual condition of the watch can now be put to rest. Kudos to William again for the gentleman act of kindness.

offrdmania · 25 July 2017, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by William.L.

Cleaning her up went well today. got the bezel finished and were we'd like it. Had a heck of a gouge in it at 11 o'clock that needed a fair amount of attention. Case and bracelet are just about done, surprisingly the caseback took the most time as it had numerous scratches in it from being set down when taken off making contact with the bracelet. I'll update more pictures tomorrow when we get it finished, but considering where it was when it came in, it'll be a whole new watch when it ships back out. -William

This is what makes the TRF community so great

Canook · 25 July 2017, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

This is what makes the TRF community so great

agreed! respect!

roaddog359 · 25 July 2017, 12:41 PM

Looking a lot more like the original description already. Way to go William! This was very kind of you to do.

jazznpool · 25 July 2017, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by roaddog359

Looking a lot more like the original description already. Way to go William! This was very kind of you to do.

Agreed! Here here. Looks like the seller totally finked out on the buyer by not responding despite logging back onto TRF. Sad.

superstarmar · 25 July 2017, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jazznpool

Agreed! Here here. Looks like the seller totally finked out on the buyer by not responding despite logging back onto TRF. Sad.

Seller has been banned because of that ...

roaddog359 · 25 July 2017, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

Seller has been banned because of that ...

As well he should be!

bdex75 · 25 July 2017, 02:32 PM

Just glad you will have a like new watch in the end. Just sad that it took the generosity of a fellow member to get what you thought you were getting in the first place.

Nice job Ken doing the right thing here.

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Bob the brush · 25 July 2017, 09:38 PM

I have been following this saga since day 1, and I am really pleased it is reaching a happy conclusion, thanks to the generosity of William L. I'll raise a glass to you next time I have a beer. Cheers

strafer_kid · 25 July 2017, 11:41 PM

Very interesting case......really does demonstrate how a picture whether intentional or by chance, can differ from reality!

GLADIATOR · 26 July 2017, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by William.L.

Cleaning her up went well today. got the bezel finished and were we'd like it. Had a heck of a gouge in it at 11 o'clock that needed a fair amount of attention. Case and bracelet are just about done, surprisingly the caseback took the most time as it had numerous scratches in it from being set down when taken off making contact with the bracelet. I'll update more pictures tomorrow when we get it finished, but considering where it was when it came in, it'll be a whole new watch when it ships back out. -William

William
I know you are not looking for praise or gratitude, but I wanted to also add that its a kind and awesome thing you did.
KUDOS to you.
Sincerely
Adam

Tony64 · 26 July 2017, 06:51 AM

One member falls and another rises...

It's a teriffic gesture of goodwill and demonstrates better than words the supportive nature of this forum. Hats off to you William, you have my respect and admiration.. It's guys like you that help offset some of the other knuckleheads that frequent.

slickrick68 · 26 July 2017, 09:42 AM

I enjoy how a 3rd party got the chance to take a look and photo the actual condition to prove the OP's concerns. Glad this is seeing a positive end.

Knappo 1307 · 27 July 2017, 12:58 AM

Let's see the finished product. We're dying here!!

William.L. · 27 July 2017, 03:58 AM

Sorry for the delay. I've been absolutely slammed at work, and had an award banquet to attend for college and my graduation. She's all finished and we'll be shipping her back out this evening. She came out really well considering how deep some of the scratches were once we got into it. I'd say she's 99.99% now compared to what we got when it arrived.

Here are a few pictures of the final result.

kdub · 27 July 2017, 04:04 AM

Wow nice!

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Tatertots · 27 July 2017, 04:14 AM

That was really nice of you. The watch looks fantastic now!

superstarmar · 27 July 2017, 04:40 AM

Looks amazing .... sweet !!!

MonBK · 27 July 2017, 04:41 AM

All is well that ends well.

walds11 · 27 July 2017, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

All is well that ends well.

Yes sir

Now let's close this thread!

mjclark32 · 27 July 2017, 04:57 AM

Looks great, way to go William! Great way to keep this forum at the top

Gotta say, I waited till the end to see how this played out.
I've met Bill before at a small GTG (with Chad). I got there late and only had a couple beers, but I wouldn't have guessed him to a) misrepresent or b) hide over a couple bucks. Really unfortunate.

OP, glad it worked out in the end for you and hopefully your "new" piece will be enjoyed to its fullest

Al1969 · 27 July 2017, 04:58 AM

Speechless! William, you're truly a class act Sir.

Chewbacca · 27 July 2017, 05:01 AM

well done.

many people are saying the OP is now going to buy a Pledge as a show of gratitude.

thanks for paying it forward OP!

William.L. · 27 July 2017, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by walds11

Yes sir

Now let's close this thread!

Not yet. I want Thomas to get the watch back on his wrist before we close this, and I'd like to get a minute to type out my thoughts on this, and update some other info here for the forum about myself before we close the door on this one. It's all good stuff, I'm just on the road at the moment and can't type it all out.

spoilsofwar01 · 27 July 2017, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by William.L.

Sorry for the delay. I've been absolutely slammed at work, and had an award banquet to attend for college and my graduation. She's all finished and we'll be shipping her back out this evening. She came out really well considering how deep some of the scratches were once we got into it. I'd say she's 99.99% now compared to what we got when it arrived.

Here are a few pictures of the final result.

Beautiful finish, 1st class service, very impressed Rgds "H"

JayB · 27 July 2017, 05:22 AM

Cracking job William, I'm sure schnipples24 will be extremely pleased with his "new" Explorer

25 July 2017, 08:43 AM	#332
William.L. "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: William Location: Belleville Mi Watch: 1675 & 16013 Posts: 618	Cleaning her up went well today. got the bezel finished and were we'd like it. Had a heck of a gouge in it at 11 o'clock that needed a fair amount of attention. Case and bracelet are just about done, surprisingly the caseback took the most time as it had numerous scratches in it from being set down when taken off making contact with the bracelet. I'll update more pictures tomorrow when we get it finished, but considering where it was when it came in, it'll be a whole new watch when it ships back out. -William __________________ Omega Bumper Automatic Rolex Datejust 16013 TT Rolex GMT 1675/3 Tudor GMT Serti GMT

25 July 2017, 09:35 AM	#334
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Looks like op was justified in his frustration. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

27 July 2017, 03:58 AM	#349
William.L. "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: William Location: Belleville Mi Watch: 1675 & 16013 Posts: 618	Sorry for the delay. I've been absolutely slammed at work, and had an award banquet to attend for college and my graduation. She's all finished and we'll be shipping her back out this evening. She came out really well considering how deep some of the scratches were once we got into it. I'd say she's 99.99% now compared to what we got when it arrived. Here are a few pictures of the final result. __________________ Omega Bumper Automatic Rolex Datejust 16013 TT Rolex GMT 1675/3 Tudor GMT Serti GMT

27 July 2017, 04:57 AM	#355
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks great, way to go William! Great way to keep this forum at the top Gotta say, I waited till the end to see how this played out. I've met Bill before at a small GTG (with Chad). I got there late and only had a couple beers, but I wouldn't have guessed him to a) misrepresent or b) hide over a couple bucks. Really unfortunate. OP, glad it worked out in the end for you and hopefully your "new" piece will be enjoyed to its fullest __________________

27 July 2017, 04:58 AM	#356
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,619	Speechless! William, you're truly a class act Sir. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

25 July 2017, 04:59 AM	#331
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	Wow, that watch looks thrashed. I still don't get how lighting and camera angles can hide this much stuff (maybe he used photoshop ??) Anyway, can't wait to see the final results.

25 July 2017, 08:48 AM	#333
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	beauty.

25 July 2017, 10:02 AM	#335
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,506	Looks like any debate about the actual condition of the watch can now be put to rest. Kudos to William again for the gentleman act of kindness.

25 July 2017, 12:41 PM	#338
roaddog359 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: earth Watch: Bluesy Posts: 865	Looking a lot more like the original description already. Way to go William! This was very kind of you to do.

25 July 2017, 02:32 PM	#342
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Just glad you will have a like new watch in the end. Just sad that it took the generosity of a fellow member to get what you thought you were getting in the first place. Nice job Ken doing the right thing here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 July 2017, 09:38 PM	#343
Bob the brush "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Mercia Watch: 1016 Explorer. Posts: 928	I have been following this saga since day 1, and I am really pleased it is reaching a happy conclusion, thanks to the generosity of William L. I'll raise a glass to you next time I have a beer. Cheers

25 July 2017, 11:41 PM	#344
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	Very interesting case......really does demonstrate how a picture whether intentional or by chance, can differ from reality!

26 July 2017, 06:51 AM	#346
Tony64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,796	One member falls and another rises... It's a teriffic gesture of goodwill and demonstrates better than words the supportive nature of this forum. Hats off to you William, you have my respect and admiration.. It's guys like you that help offset some of the other knuckleheads that frequent.

26 July 2017, 09:42 AM	#347
slickrick68 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North East Watch: anything shiny Posts: 375	I enjoy how a 3rd party got the chance to take a look and photo the actual condition to prove the OP's concerns. Glad this is seeing a positive end.

27 July 2017, 12:58 AM	#348
Knappo 1307 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,558	Let's see the finished product. We're dying here!!

27 July 2017, 04:04 AM	#350
kdub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 74' 1680 Posts: 122	Wow nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 July 2017, 04:14 AM	#351
Tatertots "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: San Jose Posts: 14	That was really nice of you. The watch looks fantastic now!

27 July 2017, 04:40 AM	#352
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Looks amazing .... sweet !!!

27 July 2017, 04:41 AM	#353
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	All is well that ends well.

27 July 2017, 05:01 AM	#357
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	well done. many people are saying the OP is now going to buy a Pledge as a show of gratitude. thanks for paying it forward OP!

27 July 2017, 05:22 AM	#360
JayB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: UK Watch: EXP, DJ, NF Posts: 710	Cracking job William, I'm sure schnipples24 will be extremely pleased with his "new" Explorer __________________ In 1953 they used Rolex Oysters and oxygen on Everest. In 1978 they managed without the oxygen. Rolex Explorer -- Rolex Datejust -- Tudor North Flag -- Omega De Ville Trésor -- Tudor Black Bay GMT -- Omega Speedmaster Professional -- Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight

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