Seiko A031-5019 restored

[elceedee]

Hello digital friends,

I recently listed a thread in the technical part of the forum about a pusher mod / restoration ( viewtopic.php?f=65&t=6765 )

Kasper asked me to post a final result and as i'm very pleased with the final result i'm sharing this here

The watch was véry used, a lot of usage marks, scratches, pits etc. Actually the worst looking case ive been working on since a long time.
I restored the case with respect to its original shape, most scratches were sanded, a few pits and deep scratches were left. Scratches and pits on brushed parts were removed as well as possible and the brush was restored with the correct grain,
Case back was restored, the battery hatch was sunbursted again,
And off course the pushers were restored and finished with their sunburst,

The crystal was replaced with a NOS one. The non-Seiko bracelet was replaced by a period matching Seiko bracelet that I (personally) think is a better match compared to the original when this first Seiko with alarm was manufactured in 1977,

Here are a few before and after pictures, note the sunburst on the pushers

The before (picture of seller)


The best hobby!


The setting pusher with its sunburst

[Phasar66]

The watch look awesome love the detail on the pushers, how you did it. good job

[bucko170]

Fantastic restoration!

Super photo's

[Adam]

I agree, that really is a good restoration. And great photos too.

Adam

[Seiko&Casio Lcd's]

I completely agree with everyone here,
A nicely restored and stunning looking watch.

[Kasper]

i have one lying around here in the same state..i think i have to sent it to you..incredible job and pictures

[dutchsiberia]

Awesome restoration!

[simone]

very impressive!!!!!

[elceedee]

Send me that watch Kasper. I bought a series of nos crystals for this model, and yours deserves one for sure ;) (well, maybe not for sure, but I like to help you out. Still owe you ;) )