Heuer Siffert Restoration- Part 1 & Part 2 - Update

[dshap]

My Heuer manual Siffert is at the spa in Belgium being serviced by the Heuer master. When I got it, the case had the sides brushed (they should be polished) and there were scratches and some micro dings, and it just generally looked a little to worn. I think "patina" looks better on some watches than others, and I don't like it on Heuers.

Look at what an incredible job he did on the case. When was the last time you saw someone re-sharpen the lines on a watch rather than softening it up by refinishing it?

Before:








After:












Here's the dial. I think the hands have already been relumed, so I'll re-do them again to make them a bit nicer. I'll leave the dial lume alone because it's original.

[CGSshorty]

The case looks incredible.

[Jem]

Looks really good - very interested to see the final version post restoration.

Jem

[Lush]

Nice work, those edges look nice and crisp without any loss.

[Pasquale]

I got wood

[homathetes]

Sheesh I'd never want to wear a watch that perfect.

[MikeyLikesIt]

Holy crap! That's awesome.

[matt.wu]

Gives Omega Bienne a run for their money. That's mind-blowing!

[sharkfin]

Sexy is back!

[CesarG]

Wow that came out really good

[HR F1]

The case restoration work is pretty incredible!

[mfxr]

That case looks awesome. Can you tell us what the ballpark cost for this is?, and how did you go about getting this done in Belgium; was it just organised through a LVMH service center?

[dshap]

That case looks awesome. Can you tell us what the ballpark cost for this is?, and how did you go about getting this done in Belgium; was it just organised through a LVMH service center?

It cost 180 euro. It's a private guy, not Tag.

I'll tell who it is when I get all my stuff done. I don't want to get him too busy

[dshap]

Here's someone else's watch:

[toxicavenger]

That looks great David.

There is a guy on SCWF that use to do great case work like this but he just retired!!!

[Dedalus]

Looks amazing, David.

Love Autavias.

[matt.wu]

That case looks awesome. Can you tell us what the ballpark cost for this is?, and how did you go about getting this done in Belgium; was it just organised through a LVMH service center?

It cost 180 euro. It's a private guy, not Tag.

I'll tell who it is when I get all my stuff done. I don't want to get him too busy

Mother F'er. Send a brother a PM.

[cali kid]

Amazing work Big D , this watchsmith knows what he is doing and the case is so sweet!

[mfxr]

That case looks awesome. Can you tell us what the ballpark cost for this is?, and how did you go about getting this done in Belgium; was it just organised through a LVMH service center?

It cost 180 euro. It's a private guy, not Tag.

I'll tell who it is when I get all my stuff done. I don't want to get him too busy

Cool, was that for just the case work?, or is that servicing also?
I am asking more out of curiosity than personal need, so don't worry about your precious 'special guy'

[dukerules]

Amazing case work.

[rockmastermike]

Just to add to the dog pile: wow, crazy mad skills on display

[Jamie]

Dammmmm

[dshap]

That case looks awesome. Can you tell us what the ballpark cost for this is?, and how did you go about getting this done in Belgium; was it just organised through a LVMH service center?

It cost 180 euro. It's a private guy, not Tag.

I'll tell who it is when I get all my stuff done. I don't want to get him too busy

Cool, was that for just the case work?, or is that servicing also?
I am asking more out of curiosity than personal need, so don't worry about your precious 'special guy'

That's just for the case.

[smalls]

That case looks crazy good!! Can't wait to see the finished product.

[sfglenrock]

What an incredible job on the case! Looks brand new. The watch is going to look amazing.