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PostPosted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:43 am 
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Got this last week


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Needed a polish, but thought i'd change the finish.

I looked in the '02 Chronolog.....

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so with a screwdriver and a Garryflex block, got to work.

I haven't done it exactly the same as OEM. I've left the case sides, bezel sides, tab-riders and bracelet sides polished. .... but may go the whole hog soon.

The bezel still needs to be re-done, as the 15min to 45min section is slightly rough.

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 2:10 am 
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I think that looks terrific!

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 3:38 am 
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Nice work.


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well done !


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That looks amazing, very well done!


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PostPosted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:18 am 
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It shows off the facets on the Pilot Special better than polished finish.


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PostPosted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:21 am 
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Very nice :yeahthat

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:24 am 
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Quick pic on the wrist just now

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 4:46 am 
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I know, know, know....

I think a brushed finish gives a 'class' look.

(just muho)

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Looks great! And that is a classic model, one of my favourites...

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Did you do a Evo brushed a while back? I have a spare pilot and I was thinking of brushing it.

Looks super BTW :thumbsup:

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 1:13 pm 
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Very nice! I'm a big fan of brushed/satin cases and bracelets over the polished finish.

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The watch is a beauty. Enjoy it in good health.

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I'm another who prefers the brushed finish over the polished B's... looks great!


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breanach78 wrote:
Did you do a Evo brushed a while back? I have a spare pilot and I was thinking of brushing it.

Looks super BTW :thumbsup:

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Was going to, but decided against it :|


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