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HL65 · 7 January 2011, 11:20 AM

Nothing quite like a beautiful gilt dial!! I just got her back fresh and serviced from the Bob Ridley Spa!! Oh how she was missed--although her siblings got more wrist time!! Just took off original 7206 rivet and put on a brand new 93150 bracelet. Thanks Bob and Watchmakers International!!! You are the best!!

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adam78 · 7 January 2011, 11:37 AM

Gorgeous! I cannot figure out why Rolex stopped producing such dials after 1966 or so.

darthmouse · 7 January 2011, 11:43 AM

Nice gilt, Ken! I agree that these should have been continued...

HL65 · 7 January 2011, 11:52 AM

Thanks guys!! Old school rules for me!!

DCgator · 7 January 2011, 12:07 PM

That's pretty unique!

Yazo · 7 January 2011, 12:23 PM

OMG THAT IS FREAKING BEAUTIFUL BUDDY!!!!

I need a freaking group shot when you can Ken. I think my head would explode from seeing all those awesome pieces together in 1 shot!!

Latrodectus · 7 January 2011, 12:28 PM

...almost yellow, very nice looking!

HL65 · 7 January 2011, 12:33 PM

Thanks guys!!! Sunny--I will get a shot but have to go to bank first to get them!!! I am going tomorrow to drop off a few so here are teaser shots!
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Beaumont Miller II · 7 January 2011, 12:34 PM

Ken
I would call it gilty pleasure. That is a beautiful watch. Can't wait till I get my 5512 4 line later this year. Send me a group shot as well, if you would be so kind.

Yazo · 7 January 2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Thanks guys!!! Sunny--I will get a shot but have to go to bank first to get them!!! I am going tomorrow to drop off a few so here are teaser shots!
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God bless my man!!! I think I am going to have a heart attack!!!

HL65 · 7 January 2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yazo

God bless my man!!! I think I am going to have a heart attack!!!

LOL--Sunny--I only wish I could take a good picture!!!

HL65 · 7 January 2011, 12:49 PM

Here are some new Bob Ridley photos just received! Now Bob takes one nice photo not to mention does amazing work!!! Thanks again Mr. Ridley!!

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CaveDiver · 7 January 2011, 01:31 PM

SF,
Looks good.
Looks like you got a new crown and tube. Got a list of what was done?
What year does your watch date. Any more pics of the 1560 cal?
thanks

Submarino · 7 January 2011, 01:32 PM

Beautiful wacth and amazing collection! Congrats!

HL65 · 7 January 2011, 01:38 PM

Thanks!! Watch is from 62'. Got a new tube and crown-twin lock(correct). I do have list of course and a bunch of pics. I have to load them all--copy and resize to JPEG. Will so one of these days!

dddrees · 7 January 2011, 01:59 PM

Very Nice.

Frogman4me · 7 January 2011, 03:12 PM

Wow Welcome back! You must have missed the heck out of that beauty. I just saw your collection and I just crapped myself! Thanks Ken!

mailman · 7 January 2011, 08:24 PM

Another amazing piece of your collection Ken

HL65 · 7 January 2011, 08:29 PM

Thanks David--Thanks Paul!!!!

Subexplorer · 7 January 2011, 10:44 PM

That´s a beauty Connor!!
Fantastic restoration work too.
I´d love to see it with a riveted Oyster bracelet!
Yes, I know they are weaker than more modern versions, but they have a so lovely look!
Enjoy it in good health!
Kind regards, Abel.

mike · 8 January 2011, 12:40 AM

THAT is what collecting is all about!

Stunning examples of a golden era!!

HL65 · 8 January 2011, 02:07 AM

Thanks Mike!!

roh123 · 8 January 2011, 02:26 AM

Very nice! Congratz to that beauty

greekbum · 8 January 2011, 02:03 PM

Very Nice Gilt !! You just dont see these often any more in this condition. Enjoy that beauty

HL65 · 8 January 2011, 09:08 PM

Nick my man!!! Thanks buddy!!! Coming from you that means a lot!!!!

EvEr34 · 8 January 2011, 10:22 PM

i apologize for my ignorance but what exactly is a gilt dial.....does it have to do with the gold markers?

HL65 · 8 January 2011, 10:38 PM

Gilt--use of gold lettering on dial. While most use gold in defining gilt--it can actually be silver a well. So--really it is the use of precious metals in lettering on vintage dials.

EvEr34 · 8 January 2011, 10:40 PM

That clears that up...thanks

PhilM · 8 January 2011, 10:57 PM

You really do have some lovely watches, and this is yet another great example...

HL65 · 8 January 2011, 11:21 PM

Thanks Phil!!!!

7 January 2011, 11:20 AM	#1
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,706	Nothing quite like a beautiful gilt dial.... Nothing quite like a beautiful gilt dial!! I just got her back fresh and serviced from the Bob Ridley Spa!! Oh how she was missed--although her siblings got more wrist time!! Just took off original 7206 rivet and put on a brand new 93150 bracelet. Thanks Bob and Watchmakers International!!! You are the best!! Case-PR 001.jpg __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 January 2011, 11:37 AM	#2
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	Gorgeous! I cannot figure out why Rolex stopped producing such dials after 1966 or so. __________________ Cheers, Adam

7 January 2011, 11:52 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,706	Thanks guys!! Old school rules for me!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 January 2011, 12:28 PM	#7
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,008	...almost yellow, very nice looking! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

7 January 2011, 12:33 PM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,706	Thanks guys!!! Sunny--I will get a shot but have to go to bank first to get them!!! I am going tomorrow to drop off a few so here are teaser shots! Triple play 002.jpg Group shot 001.jpg __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 January 2011, 11:43 AM	#3
darthmouse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EC/Midwest Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,016	Nice gilt, Ken! I agree that these should have been continued...

7 January 2011, 12:07 PM	#5
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	That's pretty unique!

7 January 2011, 12:23 PM	#6
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	OMG THAT IS FREAKING BEAUTIFUL BUDDY!!!! I need a freaking group shot when you can Ken. I think my head would explode from seeing all those awesome pieces together in 1 shot!!

7 January 2011, 12:34 PM	#9
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Ken I would call it gilty pleasure. That is a beautiful watch. Can't wait till I get my 5512 4 line later this year. Send me a group shot as well, if you would be so kind.

7 January 2011, 12:49 PM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,706	Here are some new Bob Ridley photos just received! Now Bob takes one nice photo not to mention does amazing work!!! Thanks again Mr. Ridley!! Water_test[1].jpg Final_top[1].jpg Movement_Cleaned[1].jpg __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 January 2011, 01:31 PM	#13
CaveDiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,075	SF, Looks good. Looks like you got a new crown and tube. Got a list of what was done? What year does your watch date. Any more pics of the 1560 cal? thanks

7 January 2011, 01:32 PM	#14
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Beautiful wacth and amazing collection! Congrats! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

7 January 2011, 01:38 PM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,706	Thanks!! Watch is from 62'. Got a new tube and crown-twin lock(correct). I do have list of course and a bunch of pics. I have to load them all--copy and resize to JPEG. Will so one of these days! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 January 2011, 01:59 PM	#16
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Very Nice.

7 January 2011, 03:12 PM	#17
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Wow Welcome back! You must have missed the heck out of that beauty. I just saw your collection and I just crapped myself! Thanks Ken!

7 January 2011, 08:24 PM	#18
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,429	Another amazing piece of your collection Ken

7 January 2011, 08:29 PM	#19
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,706	Thanks David--Thanks Paul!!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

7 January 2011, 10:44 PM	#20
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	That´s a beauty Connor!! Fantastic restoration work too. I´d love to see it with a riveted Oyster bracelet! Yes, I know they are weaker than more modern versions, but they have a so lovely look! Enjoy it in good health! Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

8 January 2011, 12:40 AM	#21
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	THAT is what collecting is all about! Stunning examples of a golden era!!

8 January 2011, 02:07 AM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,706	Thanks Mike!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 January 2011, 02:26 AM	#23
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Very nice! Congratz to that beauty

8 January 2011, 02:03 PM	#24
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,417	Very Nice Gilt !! You just dont see these often any more in this condition. Enjoy that beauty __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

8 January 2011, 09:08 PM	#25
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,706	Nick my man!!! Thanks buddy!!! Coming from you that means a lot!!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 January 2011, 10:22 PM	#26
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	i apologize for my ignorance but what exactly is a gilt dial.....does it have to do with the gold markers?

8 January 2011, 10:38 PM	#27
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,706	Gilt--use of gold lettering on dial. While most use gold in defining gilt--it can actually be silver a well. So--really it is the use of precious metals in lettering on vintage dials. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 January 2011, 10:40 PM	#28
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	That clears that up...thanks

8 January 2011, 10:57 PM	#29
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	You really do have some lovely watches, and this is yet another great example...

8 January 2011, 11:21 PM	#30
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,706	Thanks Phil!!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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