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  1. May 30, 2015, 05:16 PM #1
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    Back from the dead...

    Fresh in from a one year trip from ABC to IWW...all restored and serviced

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    Overall it was worth the wait and expense. A vintage diver came back from the brink and is now ready to be proudly worn again...


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  3. May 30, 2015, 05:53 PM #2
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    Fantastic restoration ! Good move leaving the bezel insert as is. Congrats and now you can enjoy it
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    It looks great Whats Jack's turn-around time running ?
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    AWESOME! Is it still water resistant? What movement is in there?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bwana View Post
    It looks great Whats Jack's turn-around time running ?
    This one was with him for 10 months.


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  8. May 30, 2015, 07:22 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Perseus View Post
    AWESOME! Is it still water resistant? What movement is in there?
    It's an ETA 2784. It was pressure tested prior to leaving Jack...passed


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  10. May 30, 2015, 08:20 PM #8
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    Wow! Great resto, and awesome watch! i remember Scubapro watches in the 70's and 80's; I love these old divers, and I'm so glad there are folks like you who have them restored and keep them going. Nice!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andrema View Post
    Fresh in from a one year trip from ABC to IWW...all restored and serviced

    Before:












    After:









    Overall it was worth the wait and expense. A vintage diver came back from the brink and is now ready to be proudly worn again...


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    Wow!

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  12. May 30, 2015, 08:50 PM #10
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    Great restoration! I also like you (?) decision to keep the "used" look (Iwould've kept lug holes intact, though).
    Wish you enjoy it for a long time!

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