This time, it’s my own watch! I bought this from Kes, a client of mine, whose Constellation I fixed. He had sent it along for spares, but we didn’t need them, so I asked him if he would kindly sell the “spare” Constellation to me. And he did!
I always wanted one, and here is my chance at owning such a great watch. As you can see, it will need quite a bit of work, but a watch like this is well worth it.
The dial is past what I want to wear… so I send it off for restoration.
Now for the movement. I start with the usual strip-down.
Apart from a bit of dirt, the movement doesn’t look too bad. Some of the screw heads are rusty…
Some more rusty screws, but the wheels look fine.
After the usual cleaning, I put in a new mainspring and start reassembly.
The guys at David Bill & Sons have done their magic again… not a cheap magic, but you get what you pay for. This is an excellent job!
After cleaning the case, putting in a new crystal, and pushing the bezel back on, I put the movement back into the case.
A new leather strap, and I’m ready to go. It’s on my wrist right now, and I don’t want to take it off!
can you please share the contact number and mail id David Bill & Sons
Have you tried google?
Hi, great job!
Who did the dial restauration?
David Bill & Sons.
wow it looks really nice
my dad just pass me a 1967 Constellation and the dial had turn kinda bronze coloured
hope i can get it restored like yours
Wow.
Is the dial restoration very expensive? It looks brand new!
Just a bit short of £100 – well worth it!
That is worth it! I was expecting much worse!
This has me thinking…
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Wow what a great dial restoration. I’m flabbergasted… Oh and you did a fine job too : ).
H@rm
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