Heuer Siffert Restoration- Part 1 & Part 2 - Update

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Re: Heuer Siffert Restoration- Part 1

Post by dshap » Tue May 15, 2012 8:01 pm

homathetes wrote:Definitely worth it... Isn't the watch worth like 7k now?!

The automatic version is worth $7k+

If I was to sell mine, I'd ask $4.5k.
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Heuer Siffert Restoration- Part 1

Post by matt.wu » Tue May 15, 2012 8:11 pm

100% worth it. Beautiful.
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Re: Heuer Siffert Restoration- Part 1

Post by homathetes » Wed May 16, 2012 7:18 am

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dshap wrote:
homathetes wrote:Definitely worth it... Isn't the watch worth like 7k now?!

The automatic version is worth $7k+

If I was to sell mine, I'd ask $4.5k.
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Re: Heuer Siffert Restoration- Part 1

Post by T.R. » Wed May 16, 2012 8:12 am

dshap wrote:Again, the before pics:
dshap wrote: Before:

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Now look at this!! :excited:

Refinished case, NOS bezel (the white spots are just lint), relumed hands (they were previously relumed, but the color was bad. Dial untouched b/c it's original), repainted blue seconds hand, serviced movement, polished crown and pushers, new crystal. It's on it's way home and I can't wait!

The black dial 11630 got the same treatment, except for the bezel (that's original).

This was not cheap ($1200 for both :banghead: ), but I think it's worth it.

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Holy crap, that is SWEET. :love:

Shap, way to go, man. Nice. :headbang:
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Re: Heuer Siffert Restoration- Part 1 & Part 2 - Update

Post by rockmastermike » Wed May 16, 2012 8:22 am

the heart says wow that is beautiful and appreciation for such craftsmanship is duely warranted

the head says wow that is a nice ROI, I'm going to flip it for a Jeep
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Heuer Siffert Restoration- Part 1 & Part 2 - Update

Post by dshap » Wed May 16, 2012 8:41 am

rockmastermike wrote:the heart says wow that is beautiful and appreciation for such craftsmanship is duely warranted

the head says wow that is a nice ROI, I'm going to flip it for a Jeep

Moving to Manhattan makes the watch and a Metrocard much more practical right now :lol:

Jeep later :love:
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Re: Heuer Siffert Restoration- Part 1 & Part 2 - Update

Post by Dedalus » Wed May 16, 2012 10:00 am

Both pieces look awesome, David. :excited:
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Re: Heuer Siffert Restoration- Part 1 & Part 2 - Update

Post by Mr Rick » Wed May 16, 2012 10:19 am

More proof that Abel does extraordinary work. Congratulations.
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Re: Heuer Siffert Restoration- Part 1 & Part 2 - Update

Post by BSears » Wed May 16, 2012 10:26 am

I'm late to the party on this one, but damn, that is some of the best case refinishing work I have ever seen. :shock: That finished product looks damn near new, David. Congrats on those bro. :fro:
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