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Doc Strange · 28 December 2014, 08:21 AM

I pulled the trigger on this beat up beauty. I am just so drawn to that blue textured face against the rich yellow gold and the minty lume.
Although I haven't even had the strap off yet, I trust the seller. It dates to 1962.
My next step it to replace the crystal. Any recommendations on a nice place in NYC to have the crystal replaced and have the thing gently serviced?
And yes, a new strap is a priority.

Vincent65 · 28 December 2014, 08:31 AM

Congrats - I think it's a 'linen' dial, very nice. Is the lume dot at 9 missing?

GeoGio Greece · 28 December 2014, 08:35 AM

I like it. I would like such a watch myself too. Congrats.

Frosty · 28 December 2014, 08:47 AM

You are going to enjoy it!

crowncollection · 28 December 2014, 08:54 AM

Nice one congrats

Doc Strange · 28 December 2014, 09:10 AM

Vincent65 - yes, it is missing. I don't mind given the overall patina of the watch. My fear is that it may have worked its way into the movement at some point.

V.lats97nsx · 28 December 2014, 01:28 PM

Here's mine just had it serviced and dial swapped. I love your dial. Although it has been relumed, notice the 6 oclock lume is overlapping the "SWISS" also the 3 oclock marker you can actually see the old lume and the new lume on top. Also the white date wheel is great. Hows it keeping time?

Doc Strange · 28 December 2014, 01:46 PM

v.lats97nsx Yours is a beaut! It's a strong look with the blue strap.
I noticed the sloppy lume but I didn't know if it was a re-lume or some corrosion from exposure of some sort. Thanks for the info.
The date wheel has a shine to it that doesn't quite come across in the picture.
Any info on where I can get it properly serviced and have the crystal changed here in NYC?

V.lats97nsx · 28 December 2014, 04:03 PM

My original crystal had chip on the edge. Yours looks good. I would advise you to apply polywatch to it and it will look great. If it runs really slow or winds rough then it's in a need for service. If not then your good.

janice&fred · 28 December 2014, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc Strange

v.lats97nsx Yours is a beaut! It's a strong look with the blue strap.
I noticed the sloppy lume but I didn't know if it was a re-lume or some corrosion from exposure of some sort. Thanks for the info.
The date wheel has a shine to it that doesn't quite come across in the picture.
Any info on where I can get it properly serviced and have the crystal changed here in NYC?

go to the antiques building on 25th st @ 6th ave and see george at tempus fugit.

Gallery #: 29
Contact Name: George Aloi
Tel #1: 212-673-1995
E-Mail: info@tempvsfvgit.com
Website: www.tempvsfvgit.com
Hours: Thur - Sun: 10:00 - 5:00

he is a straight shooter and knows rolex in and out. his watch tech is the best of the best and all work is fully guaranteed. everyone in the NYC vintage watch arena knows george.

good luck on your new rolex it's a beauty!

BLP · 29 December 2014, 10:31 AM

In NYC Central Time seems to be a very legit operation. They appear to have the capability to handle modern and vintage Rolex. I personally have not had any work done by Hodinkee did a write up of the family-owned business. At a minimum you should stop by there.

Floorguy · 29 December 2014, 11:05 AM

Did a google search on central time a while back just for the hell of it, and read some, not to good reviews. I would do some research on them, if you need to stay local. Me, on the other hand, I send my watches to Rikki at Time care for piece of mind!

sea-dweller · 30 December 2014, 02:20 AM

Congrats!

dysondiver · 30 December 2014, 02:24 AM

dial looks great , not seen that texture before.

Doc Strange · 30 December 2014, 12:49 PM

Ugh! I just dropped this watch on the tile floor this evening. No damage to the crystal beyond what was already there but I feel like I can hear the rotor when I shake the watch. I hadn't listened to it much before the drop and now I can't tell if I did any damage. It appears to be running fine, at least for the last two hours. I'm planning a service for it anyway, someday, but this has me a little anxious.
It was about a 4 foot roll of a drop and put a small dent in the tip of one of the lugs. Do I have much to worry about here? Isn't this thing robust enough to handle a bump here and there?

Doc Strange · 1 January 2015, 10:54 AM

For anyone interested, while I wait to decide how much more to invest into this watch I decided to go for the easy fix and polish the crystal with some polywatch. Although I don't have any real experience, I think I did an OK job and this will be a good trial for any attempts in the future. After all, I will likely have a new crystal in the next month or two.
Does anyone know a way to remove the re-lume that was applied without destroying the dial?

Doc Strange · 1 January 2015, 10:59 AM

Oh and in response to your question about how it is keeping time, v.lats97nsx, so far it is dead exact to my iPhone.

Doc Strange · 1 January 2015, 11:42 AM

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V.lats97nsx · 1 January 2015, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc Strange

Oh and in response to your question about how it is keeping time, v.lats97nsx, so far it is dead exact to my iPhone.

Does it wind smoothly. If you dont have any chips in the crystal. just scratches get polywatch and buff the crystal and enjoy the watch. Im not to certain about the drop. Im sure your not the first person to drop a watch...

V.lats97nsx · 1 January 2015, 11:50 AM

Never mind If I were you I would definitely get that watch serviced. Get the lume stabalized. In your last picture I can see a piece of lume floating around. Might of knocked some loose when it took the fall. eventually that little piece of lume will get into the date wheel and might do dome harm to the movement. So be careful.

Doc Strange · 1 January 2015, 12:00 PM

V.lats97nsx - I can't thank you enough. I missed that speck in my excitement. That settles it. I am going to get the watch serviced ASAP. I just put in away, face down.
And to answer your other question, it winds with some resistance but the pressure is constant.
It's an old watch with an unknown service history. The wise thing to do is to bring it in.

Rikki · 1 January 2015, 02:39 PM

looks like the crystal is cracked or fractured around the bezel look at it horizontally you will be able to see the fracture. Rikki

28 December 2014, 08:35 AM	#3
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	I like it. I would like such a watch myself too. Congrats. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

28 December 2014, 08:47 AM	#4
Frosty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,086	You are going to enjoy it! __________________ “Anyone can be sarcastic; it takes intelligence to solve a problem!”

28 December 2014, 08:54 AM	#5
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,211	Nice one congrats __________________ watches many

29 December 2014, 11:05 AM	#12
Floorguy 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,951	Did a google search on central time a while back just for the hell of it, and read some, not to good reviews. I would do some research on them, if you need to stay local. Me, on the other hand, I send my watches to Rikki at Time care for piece of mind! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

1 January 2015, 11:42 AM	#18
Doc Strange "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 49	. Last edited by Doc Strange; 1 January 2015 at 11:50 AM.. Reason: I'm a dolt.

28 December 2014, 08:21 AM	#1
Doc Strange "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 49	My first true vintage. It's a project of a 1503. I pulled the trigger on this beat up beauty. I am just so drawn to that blue textured face against the rich yellow gold and the minty lume. Although I haven't even had the strap off yet, I trust the seller. It dates to 1962. My next step it to replace the crystal. Any recommendations on a nice place in NYC to have the crystal replaced and have the thing gently serviced? And yes, a new strap is a priority.

28 December 2014, 08:31 AM	#2
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	Congrats - I think it's a 'linen' dial, very nice. Is the lume dot at 9 missing?

28 December 2014, 09:10 AM	#6
Doc Strange "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 49	Vincent65 - yes, it is missing. I don't mind given the overall patina of the watch. My fear is that it may have worked its way into the movement at some point.

28 December 2014, 01:46 PM	#8
Doc Strange "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 49	v.lats97nsx Yours is a beaut! It's a strong look with the blue strap. I noticed the sloppy lume but I didn't know if it was a re-lume or some corrosion from exposure of some sort. Thanks for the info. The date wheel has a shine to it that doesn't quite come across in the picture. Any info on where I can get it properly serviced and have the crystal changed here in NYC?

28 December 2014, 04:03 PM	#9
V.lats97nsx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Syracuse Posts: 4,072	My original crystal had chip on the edge. Yours looks good. I would advise you to apply polywatch to it and it will look great. If it runs really slow or winds rough then it's in a need for service. If not then your good.

29 December 2014, 10:31 AM	#11
BLP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bonn, Germany Watch: 14060 Posts: 27	In NYC Central Time seems to be a very legit operation. They appear to have the capability to handle modern and vintage Rolex. I personally have not had any work done by Hodinkee did a write up of the family-owned business. At a minimum you should stop by there.

30 December 2014, 02:20 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

30 December 2014, 02:24 AM	#14
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	dial looks great , not seen that texture before.

30 December 2014, 12:49 PM	#15
Doc Strange "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 49	Ugh! I just dropped this watch on the tile floor this evening. No damage to the crystal beyond what was already there but I feel like I can hear the rotor when I shake the watch. I hadn't listened to it much before the drop and now I can't tell if I did any damage. It appears to be running fine, at least for the last two hours. I'm planning a service for it anyway, someday, but this has me a little anxious. It was about a 4 foot roll of a drop and put a small dent in the tip of one of the lugs. Do I have much to worry about here? Isn't this thing robust enough to handle a bump here and there?

1 January 2015, 10:54 AM	#16
Doc Strange "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 49	For anyone interested, while I wait to decide how much more to invest into this watch I decided to go for the easy fix and polish the crystal with some polywatch. Although I don't have any real experience, I think I did an OK job and this will be a good trial for any attempts in the future. After all, I will likely have a new crystal in the next month or two. Does anyone know a way to remove the re-lume that was applied without destroying the dial?

1 January 2015, 10:59 AM	#17
Doc Strange "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 49	Oh and in response to your question about how it is keeping time, v.lats97nsx, so far it is dead exact to my iPhone.

1 January 2015, 11:50 AM	#20
V.lats97nsx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Syracuse Posts: 4,072	Never mind If I were you I would definitely get that watch serviced. Get the lume stabalized. In your last picture I can see a piece of lume floating around. Might of knocked some loose when it took the fall. eventually that little piece of lume will get into the date wheel and might do dome harm to the movement. So be careful.

1 January 2015, 12:00 PM	#21
Doc Strange "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 49	V.lats97nsx - I can't thank you enough. I missed that speck in my excitement. That settles it. I am going to get the watch serviced ASAP. I just put in away, face down. And to answer your other question, it winds with some resistance but the pressure is constant. It's an old watch with an unknown service history. The wise thing to do is to bring it in.

1 January 2015, 02:39 PM	#22
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	looks like the crystal is cracked or fractured around the bezel look at it horizontally you will be able to see the fracture. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

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