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bobridley · 16 August 2009, 07:58 AM

Occasionally, I'll service a watch where the movement and or case has been modified in order to achieve a goal. As seen in the picture below, this particular modification suggests that the repairman did not have the correct case back opener needed for the repair. Therefore, (4) countersunk holes were drilled into the case back in order to allow a universal case back removing tool to connect.
This modification was probably rendered earlier on (70's perhaps) when the watch was not as recognized and the repairman did not consider the merits of a devaluation. I can just imagine that the repairmen felt good about his "resourcefulness" at the time.

Secondly, in addition to servicing the movement, the dial had to be brought back to a proper appearance.

Next week I would like to post another modified case; the Sub 6538. While I've seen a few case backs with the counter sunk holes, the needs of this Sub were unique and the challenge was stimulating.

Bob

greekbum · 16 August 2009, 08:02 AM

Nice work

pz93c · 16 August 2009, 10:01 AM

Wow.

Color me impressed.

achova · 16 August 2009, 12:54 PM

Very pretty - thanks for sharing!

springer · 16 August 2009, 01:48 PM

Nice job Bob. How's your answering service doing there in Arlington? I've called a couple times and can't seem to get a return call from anyone. Maybe you can post a good number here.

T5AUS · 16 August 2009, 05:00 PM

Nice job, did you actually fill those holes or is that a replacement back, if it's the original then thats an incredible piece of work you have done there. That dial was in a mess too, a great improvement.

stevemulholland3 · 16 August 2009, 09:39 PM

I am certain its the same caseback..they are doing remarkable work in the micro welding field these days..I would love to learn the art myself..and I just might!

RLX-lvr · 16 August 2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

Nice work

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Amazing work as always Bob. Amazing. I love seeing the resto
work. Keep giving updates please.

bobridley · 17 August 2009, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Nice job Bob. How's your answering service doing there in Arlington? I've called a couple times and can't seem to get a return call from anyone. Maybe you can post a good number here.

Thank you for the heads up to the phone service. You might try the following:
(817.276.1400, 817.276.1309, or 888.250.2121)

Bob

bobridley · 17 August 2009, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T5AUS

Nice job, did you actually fill those holes or is that a replacement back, if it's the original then thats an incredible piece of work you have done there. That dial was in a mess too, a great improvement.

The holes to the original case back were filled and thus allowed the owner to maintain the original case with an appropriate condition.

Bob

Some Pair · 17 August 2009, 05:30 AM

...Fantastic Work on a Rollie "Grandaddy Sub"...

Brushpup · 18 August 2009, 03:57 AM

Fantastic work and a great post. Hope to see many more of these in the future Mr. Ridley.

Cheers,
Patrick

Dalton · 18 August 2009, 08:23 AM

Good show Bob! Laserwelding has been very good to us, and our watches.

meznpez · 19 August 2009, 01:25 PM

Very impressive!

Tools · 19 August 2009, 02:03 PM

It's always good to see an example of your work Bob.............

.......excellent...

16 August 2009, 07:58 AM	#1
bobridley TechXpert & 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Bob Ridley Location: USA Posts: 102	Ridley project #1 Rolex 6200 Occasionally, I'll service a watch where the movement and or case has been modified in order to achieve a goal. As seen in the picture below, this particular modification suggests that the repairman did not have the correct case back opener needed for the repair. Therefore, (4) countersunk holes were drilled into the case back in order to allow a universal case back removing tool to connect. This modification was probably rendered earlier on (70's perhaps) when the watch was not as recognized and the repairman did not consider the merits of a devaluation. I can just imagine that the repairmen felt good about his "resourcefulness" at the time. Secondly, in addition to servicing the movement, the dial had to be brought back to a proper appearance. Next week I would like to post another modified case; the Sub 6538. While I've seen a few case backs with the counter sunk holes, the needs of this Sub were unique and the challenge was stimulating. Bob Attached Images

16 August 2009, 08:02 AM	#2
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,422	Nice work __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

16 August 2009, 12:54 PM	#4
achova "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adam C. Location: W. Washington Watch: it vary. Posts: 626	Very pretty - thanks for sharing! __________________ GMT-Master 1675 - Explorers - Rolex & Tudor Submariners - Omega Speedmasters - etc.

16 August 2009, 01:48 PM	#5
springer 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,609	Nice job Bob. How's your answering service doing there in Arlington? I've called a couple times and can't seem to get a return call from anyone. Maybe you can post a good number here. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

17 August 2009, 05:30 AM	#11
Some Pair Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: seFl.byWayOfBklyn Watch: The Rollie's..... Posts: 609	Great Lookin' and... ...Fantastic Work on a Rollie "Grandaddy Sub"...

16 August 2009, 10:01 AM	#3
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Wow. Color me impressed.

16 August 2009, 05:00 PM	#6
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Nice job, did you actually fill those holes or is that a replacement back, if it's the original then thats an incredible piece of work you have done there. That dial was in a mess too, a great improvement.

16 August 2009, 09:39 PM	#7
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	I am certain its the same caseback..they are doing remarkable work in the micro welding field these days..I would love to learn the art myself..and I just might!

18 August 2009, 03:57 AM	#12
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Fantastic work and a great post. Hope to see many more of these in the future Mr. Ridley. Cheers, Patrick __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

18 August 2009, 08:23 AM	#13
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	Good show Bob! Laserwelding has been very good to us, and our watches.

19 August 2009, 01:25 PM	#14
meznpez Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 69	Very impressive!

19 August 2009, 02:03 PM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,934	It's always good to see an example of your work Bob............. .......excellent... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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