The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Vintage Rolex Discussion
Reload this Page 1964 Tudor Sub Restoration...... (pic heavy)
Register FAQ Calendar

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 4 January 2015, 02:47 AM   #1
Horology.life
"TRF" Member
 
Horology.life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: U.K
Posts: 677
1964 Tudor Sub Restoration...... (pic heavy)
So I purchased this 1964 Tudor Submariner 7928 calibre T.390 back in January 2014.

A little rough scratched and cracked crystal, broken and incorrect bracelet, broken crown wheel and not working.

Its now back from restoration and looking stunning.
Repaired crown wheel, new crystal and serviced.

Being as the bracelet is broken and incorrect for this reference, I've decided to not repair it and source the correct riveted bracelet.
At the moment I have it on a Hirsch 'James' strap.
But have a few different strap options and have just ordered a couple of others.
Let me know what you think. Before and after pictures, and a couple of wrist shots of course....
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMG_0087 - Version 2.jpg (60.8 KB, 459 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0089.jpg (77.5 KB, 456 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0022_2.jpg (49.1 KB, 456 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0025_2.jpg (48.9 KB, 458 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0024.jpg (49.5 KB, 457 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0023.jpg (43.4 KB, 456 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0020_2.jpg (106.7 KB, 456 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0021_2.jpg (99.4 KB, 455 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0026_2.jpg (64.9 KB, 453 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0027_2.jpg (61.1 KB, 457 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0028.jpg (97.7 KB, 455 views)
File Type: jpg IMG_0029.jpg (87.6 KB, 453 views)
__________________
Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai
Horology.life is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 03:07 AM   #2
Franks07
2024 Pledge Member
 
Franks07's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 731
Great restoration job and really nice pics. I especially like the dome shot with the upended Rolex logo reflecting off the side of the case
Franks07 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 03:19 AM   #3
Dr.Smellody
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Salem, OR
Posts: 5,335
Beautiful! Super watch!
Dr.Smellody is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 03:32 AM   #4
JohnBaker3
2024 Pledge Member
 
JohnBaker3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: John Baker III
Location: Spring,Texas
Watch: 1971 Red Sub
Posts: 2,221
Great watch and a great restoration !!

If the bracelet is original to the watch, don't forget about Michael Young over in Hong Kong; I'm sure he could refurbish it back to awesome...

http://www.classicwatchrepair.com/

Many of these early Tudors came with either a Rolex OR Tudor bands and crowns...

__________________
As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing off everyone is a piece of cake.
JohnBaker3 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 07:18 AM   #5
V.lats97nsx
2024 Pledge Member
 
V.lats97nsx's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Syracuse
Posts: 4,038
Thats a beauty. Congrats on the restore
V.lats97nsx is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 07:25 AM   #6
CrownMe
"TRF" Member
 
CrownMe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Maryland
Watch: My Open 6
Posts: 3,433
Love that dial. Great job on the restoration
CrownMe is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 07:34 AM   #7
dysondiver
"TRF" Member
 
dysondiver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: tom
Location: northern ireland
Watch: my fins
Posts: 10,063
great transformation

who did the work
dysondiver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 07:36 AM   #8
Lgear080
Banned
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: NYC
Posts: 3,506
Great dial and hand set... Resto came out very nice.
Lgear080 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 07:43 AM   #9
Quotron
"TRF" Member
 
Quotron's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: ...
Posts: 222
Great restoration. The dial looks great.
Quotron is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 08:09 AM   #10
Horology.life
"TRF" Member
 
Horology.life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: U.K
Posts: 677
Quote:
Originally Posted by dysondiver View Post
great transformation

who did the work
SHWR in London U.K did the work.
Really pleased with how its turned out and their service was great.
__________________
Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai
Horology.life is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 08:11 AM   #11
Horology.life
"TRF" Member
 
Horology.life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: U.K
Posts: 677
Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnBaker3 View Post
Great watch and a great restoration !!

If the bracelet is original to the watch, don't forget about Michael Young over in Hong Kong; I'm sure he could refurbish it back to awesome...

http://www.classicwatchrepair.com/

Many of these early Tudors came with either a Rolex OR Tudor bands and crowns...
Unfortunately the bracelet is not original to the watch so not going to repair it at the moment, unless it need it for something later down the line.
Thanks for the heads up on Michael Young though.
__________________
Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai
Horology.life is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 08:14 AM   #12
dysondiver
"TRF" Member
 
dysondiver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: tom
Location: northern ireland
Watch: my fins
Posts: 10,063
Quote:
Originally Posted by 22cps View Post
SHWR in London U.K did the work.
Really pleased with how its turned out and their service was great.
nice to see some tasty work being done over hear , handier than shipping to the states,,, many thanks.
dysondiver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 09:54 AM   #13
skprd13
"TRF" Member
 
skprd13's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Tom
Location: Kauai
Watch: 1675-1680-16750
Posts: 3,346
Excellent restor my friend! Congrats she looks great! Black and cream Nato looks great on the watch!
skprd13 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 09:59 AM   #14
lhanddds
Banned
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: USA
Watch: of course
Posts: 8,429
Very nice, congrats
lhanddds is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 11:23 AM   #15
TudorSnowflake
"TRF" Member
 
TudorSnowflake's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Erf
Watch: Heritage Ranger
Posts: 225
Looks very nice.

While I was getting my bracelet lengthened I wore this leather strap from DaLuca Straps. I had him punch only 5 holes:
Attached Images
File Type: jpg IMAG3302.jpg (60.3 KB, 357 views)
TudorSnowflake is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 12:40 PM   #16
crowncollection
"TRF" Member
 
crowncollection's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: David
Location: australia
Posts: 20,197
Great job looks great
__________________
watches many
crowncollection is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 12:51 PM   #17
Pyclah
"TRF" Member
 
Pyclah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Real Name: Russ
Location: Chicago
Posts: 303
Beautiful watch, bulang and sons brown vintage strap would really pop on that watch
Pyclah is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 4 January 2015, 02:14 PM   #18
Cortezthekiller
"TRF" Member
 
Cortezthekiller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: USA
Posts: 234
Wow. Looks great on nato #1!
__________________
Rolex 16753 Rootbeer GMT, 16803 Submariner
Accutron Swiss Spaceview N3
Movado Astronic HS360 01.0010.436
Omega Flightmaster 145.036, 145.012 Speedmaster
Enicar Sherpa Guide MKII
Cortezthekiller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 January 2015, 06:51 PM   #19
The_Walrus
"TRF" Member
 
The_Walrus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: George
Location: Sydney
Watch: 5513
Posts: 1,104
Amazing work
Wear it in good health
The_Walrus is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 January 2015, 08:11 PM   #20
Robbyvm
"TRF" Member
 
Robbyvm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Belgium
Posts: 2,239
nice work !
safed for generations to come...
Robbyvm is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 January 2015, 10:38 PM   #21
Vincent65
"TRF" Member
 
Vincent65's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 14,297
good job - looks great
Vincent65 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 January 2015, 01:50 AM   #22
PoderEsBueno
"TRF" Member
 
PoderEsBueno's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Real Name: peb
Location: Istanbul
Posts: 3,145
Nice work
__________________
Instagram• ~ poderes.bueno
PoderEsBueno is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 January 2015, 05:34 AM   #23
Frogman4me
Banned
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Maryland
Posts: 6,268
Great job, looks great. Enjoy
Frogman4me is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 January 2015, 09:11 AM   #24
tix99us
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Atlanta
Watch: 16710,1680,16800
Posts: 55
Beautiful restoration
tix99us is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 January 2015, 10:20 AM   #25
M4rkg4rd3n
"TRF" Member
 
M4rkg4rd3n's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 280
Stunning piece.
M4rkg4rd3n is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 January 2015, 11:51 AM   #26
cop414
TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron
 
cop414's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 71,995
Wow, kudos to you fir bringing that wonderful timepiece back to life!
__________________

Rolex Submariner 14060M
Omega Seamaster 2254.50
DOXA Professional 1200T

Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons
TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron
P Club Member #17
2 FA ENABLED
cop414 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 8 January 2015, 11:12 PM   #27
joaoc
"TRF" Member
 
joaoc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 131
Amazing!
joaoc is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

OCWatches

Wrist Aficionado

Asset Appeal

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

My Watch LLC


*Banners Of The Month*
 This space is provided to horological resources.



Contact Us - The Rolex Forums - Archive - Top


Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.