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Thread: Here I go again with the Doxa

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    Here I go again with the Doxa

    Hey Cats,

    I'm done working it over I promise except for a replacement crystal (although not really necessary, mine has some chips and plenty of scratches but the watch is still water resistant when I tested it).

    Hit the crystal with 6 coats of hard lacquer to improve clarity.

    Studying pics online compelled me to give it another try with a different grain of paper and adjustment of pressure when working the case.

    Threw on a rubber strap to get the feel.







    Peace,
    Preston

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    Nice work!

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    Kitty is less impressed with your work

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    Quote Originally Posted by Domo View Post
    Kitty is less impressed with your work
    Indeed!

    Peace,
    Preston

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    Nice work!


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    Quote Originally Posted by Domo View Post
    Kitty is less impressed with your work
    Cats are rarely impressed with anything that doesn't involve a can opener.
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    Looking good..
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    Really like the strap you have it on as well as the watch. Nice.
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    Are u lookin into having it restored @ some point?
    People sleep peaceably in their beds @ night ONLY because rough men stand ready to do VIOLENCE
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    Quote Originally Posted by Domo View Post
    Kitty is less impressed with your work
    There is a noticeable drop-off in interest from the first pic to the second (extra treats would have helped). I've however have followed these threads from start to finish (treats wouldn't have hurt me none either).

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