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IWW Refurb

Post by kilo42 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:38 am

I just wanted to take the time to publicly thank Jack over at IWW for his work on my 7S26-0040.
New Illum, polish, & bezel, and an overall check out.
He was up front about what I wanted to do would far exceed the value of the watch, but when I told him it was for sentimental reasons, he took it on. Great work and thanks again.

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Re: IWW Refurb

Post by AntonioPD » Mon Dec 16, 2013 12:45 am

Looks great! Congrats. It's worth a lot to know you can trust someone to do an outstanding job. :thumbsup:
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Post by demer03 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:45 am

Jack's great. That turned out well, too.
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Post by unixshrk » Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:12 am

demer03 wrote:Jack's great. That turned out well, too.
^^^This
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Post by Pasquale » Mon Dec 16, 2013 4:19 am

Looks brand new. Jacks work is highly regarded around these parts.
Thanks for posting, and enjoy.
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Post by fastward » Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:05 am

patstarrx wrote:Looks brand new. Jacks work is highly regarded around these parts.
Thanks for posting, and enjoy.
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Agreed.
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Post by toxicavenger » Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:08 am

Looks like it is brand new. And like everyone said Jack knows how to do it for sure. Congrats
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Post by zepp21 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:29 am

fastward wrote:
patstarrx wrote:Looks brand new. Jacks work is highly regarded around these parts.
Thanks for posting, and enjoy.
(Written by Luigi)
Agreed.
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Re: IWW Refurb

Post by BBK357 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:56 am

Wo that watch was beat!
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Re: IWW Refurb

Post by koda240 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:13 am

Wow what a transformation.
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Post by Axelay2003 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 8:51 am

Are you sure that Jack didn't just buy you a new one?

He did some work for me and the dude is good!
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Re: IWW Refurb

Post by polaco23 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:00 am

Looks great! Although i do dig the old beatup bezel insert
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Post by Rick448 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:06 am

Looks awesome. Great work there. I wish he was in the UK for when I need some work doing.
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Post by hoppyjr » Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:09 am

Outstanding.
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Post by cali kid » Mon Dec 16, 2013 10:43 am

Axelay2003 wrote:Are you sure that Jack didn't just buy you a new one?

He did some work for me and the dude is good!
thought the same thing... :roll: Jack does killer work and glad you've got a very special personal watch back in new shape!
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Post by Axelay2003 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 11:06 am

cali kid wrote:
Axelay2003 wrote:Are you sure that Jack didn't just buy you a new one?

He did some work for me and the dude is good!
thought the same thing... :roll: Jack does killer work and glad you've got a very special personal watch back in new shape!
Thanks Trevor, I was beginning to think that I was the only DWC member that had a sense of humor. :lol:














Seriously though, did you find a hang tag on the watch or in the box? :roll:
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Re: IWW Refurb

Post by mellonb1 » Mon Dec 16, 2013 2:22 pm

That turned out great! Jack is the best...
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Re: IWW Refurb

Post by kilo42 » Fri Dec 20, 2013 6:23 am

BBK357 wrote:Wo that watch was beat!
Yep, I got the watch from my Uncle around '97/'98 when I was stationed in Korea, I wore that watch on and off ever since. It's been all over Europe (even a quick movement repair in Tabor CZ Republic). Was flooded once while diving with the same uncle that gave it to me. Back to Seiko for repair. Then Afghanistan 2 times. Back to Seiko for cleaning, calibration, and a new crystal, but they didn't have a new bezel, in 2008, and all over South East Asia. My Uncle passed away a few years ago, and the watch always brings back good memories of Diving and Fishing so I wanted to keep it around.
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Re: IWW Refurb

Post by kilo42 » Fri Dec 20, 2013 6:38 am

Axelay2003 wrote:
cali kid wrote:
Axelay2003 wrote:Are you sure that Jack didn't just buy you a new one?

He did some work for me and the dude is good!
thought the same thing... :roll: Jack does killer work and glad you've got a very special personal watch back in new shape!
Thanks Trevor, I was beginning to think that I was the only DWC member that had a sense of humor. :lol:
Seriously though, did you find a hang tag on the watch or in the box? :roll:
Funny for sure.. my co-workers thought it was new. The Illum is great as well. I am glad Jack talked me into not modifying it from original.

Thanks for all the great comments.
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Re: IWW Refurb

Post by YOHOHO » Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:25 am

That turned out great. I can understand why you'd refurb it....sounds like lots of great memories...
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Post by serdal22 » Thu Dec 26, 2013 2:23 pm

Excellent work, a very beautiful story. My condolences for your uncle, and keep his memories alive with this beautiful and meaningful timepiece.

Wear it in good bealth . . .

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Re: IWW Refurb

Post by CesarG » Thu Dec 26, 2013 4:22 pm

kilo42 wrote:\I am glad Jack talked me into not modifying it from original.
I agree. That looks amazingly nice. Your uncle sounds like he was a great guy. It's cool how this watch will always remind you of the good times.
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Post by Nomadz » Thu Dec 26, 2013 4:32 pm

Looks great and great story. Jack is awesome. I sent him a watch that had an issue a few years ago. He opened the watch up and found his service mark inside. He called me and told me he was going to warranty service it free based on what he found. I had bought the watch with no idea Jack had serviced it. He knew i bought it used and could have easily charged me two to three hundred or so to service it. Another time i sent him a watch asking for a service and he sent it back after a pressure check saying it did not need a service. Sent him a little cash anyway each time. Great guy.
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Re: IWW Refurb

Post by ba1970 » Fri Jan 24, 2014 7:13 pm

Jack is da man!
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