Red Sub - Right twice daily - fix it or sell it?

[hypnorich]

Thanks Rikki, if you ever need an endorsement, this watch speaks for itself, but I'd be happy to recommend your services. Happy holidays to you and yours.

[Johny]

fantastic result. your watch looks stunning. im glad that it all worked out so well for you.

[Maxy]

Congrats.. beauty you got there! Enjoy!

[Cajones]

Mine eyes hath seeneth thy glory!! Beautiful.

[kultschar]

Fantastic. Think im getting the vintage bug

[Comex1665]

Originally Posted by tools

welcome..



Do not send this watch to the rsc.. They will ruin the value of it and remove it's soul.



Get in touch with a proper rolex restoration professional, like bob ridley at www.watchmakers.com and have it properly restored..

+1

[Toomanyms]

What did it wind up costing you if you don't mind saying . It's amazing I actually spoke to Nik this am

[jfmiii]

looks great op. enjoy. next you need to send the bracelet to michael young in hk and get that restored!

[Brushpup]

Originally Posted by drainaps

No watch in the world can be a credible substitute to your father's watch. This sub looks great and, restored by a safe pair of hands, will regain its past glory. Have it restored by all means, and let us know how it goes.

I agree. Even if it may cost a lot if it were my Dad's I would get it back to close as new as possible.

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by Rikki

Movement completely restored dial is original just cleaned it up bezel is original band original. All original except for service parts for the movement. Enjoy your dad's watch it's a beauty. Rikki

Rikki strikes again! Well done.


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[Franks07]

Originally Posted by Tools

Welcome..

Do not send this watch to the RSC.. They will ruin the value of it and remove it's soul.

Get in touch with a proper Rolex restoration professional, like Bob Ridley at www.watchmakers.com and have it properly restored..

I can speak from personal experience...Bob Ridley is great...costly but he respects the "heritage" of vintage Rolex and will restore it in such a way as to retain its "soul". AbC Watchworks in L.A. Is also a slam dunk option.
As has been said already...do not let Rolex Service Center touch that family heirloom.
Good luck.

[strafer_kid]

Just revisited this thread - what an amazing outcome - looks fantastic - love hearing stories like this!

[brandrea]

Wow, I missed this thread initially. Great restoration

[bzabodyn]

Great job Rikki - a ringing endorsement for your skill. I'm looking for a red sub or 1665 that needs full restoration now for a project and I'll be happy to send it to you without hesitation.

Enjoy your beautiful Red sub for another lifetime!

BZ

[aaamax]

Thanks for bringing this to the top again. Love it.
Great job on refinishing the dial… amazing. hands look terrific and lest us even discuss the bevels… damn fine work there.

[Number3]

Wow. Just discovered this thread. What a fantastic story and what an amazing restoration job. I could hardly believe that is the same watch. Great job guys.

[Thunderbird88]

Fantastic job to an absolutely fantastic watch!

[RazorD]

Great restoration and a great decision to have it done. Wear it in good health.