I watched this with interest as I just today received mine back from service. - I bought my 6309-7040 in Suva, Fiji in 1978 & it is very original too .. but now has a jeweled barrel bush. Hopefully we both are good for another 43 years here in NZ eh (I'm now 77 yo). Great vlog - Thanks for sharing Blair..
It's a stunner for sure 👌 Enjoy Gary , I have a 1977 7040 and it gets worn the most from my collection but i will eventually let Blair work his magic on it .
Maybe you should keep a record of the watches you have worked on, so that you and/or your costumers know exactly if and when a watch has been worked on. At least by you. Thank you for your nice videos!
Every watch is documented with its job number and the watch s/n, plus my detailed notes along with the statement of work which includes all repairs and replaced items. All serviced watches also receive a case back inscription indicating that I serviced it and the date. Since this watch never received a service, the case back was never inscribed. At a pace of a watch every 3.5 days, remembering the details of each one, on sight alone, is next to impossible. However, I appreciate the suggestions and thanks for watching.
I watched this with interest as I just today received mine back from service. - I bought my 6309-7040 in Suva, Fiji in 1978 & it is very original too .. but now has a jeweled barrel bush. Hopefully we both are good for another 43 years here in NZ eh (I'm now 77 yo). Great vlog - Thanks for sharing Blair..
That’s wonderful! I hope you enjoy your now “bulletproof” watch. And thank you for watching!
It's a stunner for sure 👌 Enjoy Gary , I have a 1977 7040 and it gets worn the most from my collection but i will eventually let Blair work his magic on it .
Great job Blair can't wait to wear my watch Thank You
It was my pleasure.
About how much should cost to do this on 6309 that has never been opened from 1987? I know you can’t be exact.
Maybe you should keep a record of the watches you have worked on, so that you and/or your costumers know exactly if and when a watch has been worked on. At least by you.
Thank you for your nice videos!
Every watch is documented with its job number and the watch s/n, plus my detailed notes along with the statement of work which includes all repairs and replaced items. All serviced watches also receive a case back inscription indicating that I serviced it and the date. Since this watch never received a service, the case back was never inscribed. At a pace of a watch every 3.5 days, remembering the details of each one, on sight alone, is next to impossible. However, I appreciate the suggestions and thanks for watching.
So being that it has that non factory jewel does that make it a 18 jewel movement?
19 -- two jewels in the arbor ports.