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jps3b · 7 February 2021, 07:22 AM

Hello everyone. I’ve been gone over a year from the TRF family. I miss you all. Yesterday, an old friend of mine gave me his 1976 Submariner reference 5512. Box, papers and all. I want to get it serviced but don’t know where to go. I understand that Rolex doesn’t service their vintage watches. Any thoughts? I live in Los Angeles county.

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jps3b · 7 February 2021, 07:24 AM

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jps3b · 7 February 2021, 07:32 AM

Here are some quick pics I took. This man dated my mom back in the mid 70’s when he was working with here at Men’s central jail in downtown Los Angeles. He reconnected with us about four years ago when he was diagnosed with bone cancer. Luckily he’s been beating cancer but he thought with covid always lurking, he wanted to give me his watch before anything bad happened to him. He never had children and him and I had a lot in common. After leaving the sheriffs department in 1982 due to an injury, he started acting and was in movies like “LA Confidential” and “the Grifters”. He’s a really great guy and has led an interesting life. I’m honored to keep his watch safe for the next 40 to fifty years. Here is a picture of my mother. Luckily, she is still in good health and we are very close

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Dan S · 7 February 2021, 08:29 AM

Since you are in SoCal, http://www.lawatchworks.com would be a logical choice. You could probably arrange to deliver it personally saving the cost and risk of shipping. They are in Pasadena IIRC.

Styles Bitchley · 7 February 2021, 08:32 AM

Wow. What a fantastic gift. So nice to receive it while he’s still around to see you enjoy it. Lots of options in Cali, but LA Watchworks gets a lot of good reviews here.

btinl · 7 February 2021, 08:32 AM

Agree with the recommendation above. LAWW is the place to go for you.

granttime · 7 February 2021, 09:29 AM

Sent my 1968 5513 to Phillip Ridley last year, he is great and is a member and regular poster here.

BrazenC5 · 7 February 2021, 01:01 PM

I live in in the Los Angeles area and mail my watches to Rolliworks in Campbell CA, near San Jose for service.

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nolaclarky · 7 February 2021, 01:26 PM

Phillip Ridley does a great job. I think he lives in Mesa AZ now.

whatsthetime? · 7 February 2021, 01:39 PM

1970 5512 restored by RolliWorks
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EEpro · 13 February 2021, 12:30 PM

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1970 5512 restored by RolliWorks
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Holy wow

OP, great story and gift. I would do this to it also.

lhendrickson · 7 February 2021, 01:54 PM

All the recs above are stellar. I'm just here to say what a rad story and so cool you have a personal connection to the original owner! What a meaningful gift. Enjoy it.

jps3b · 7 February 2021, 02:01 PM

Thank you all for taking the time to post here in my thread. I really feel blessed to have received such an amazing gift especially since I have been enjoying high end time pieces since my late teens. I think I will pay LA Watchworks a visit here in the next coming days. As soon as I get it back, I’ll post pics. Please take care of yourselves

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Dan S · 7 February 2021, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jps3b

Thank you all for taking the time to post here in my thread. I really feel blessed to have received such an amazing gift especially since I have been enjoying high end time pieces since my late teens. I think I will pay LA Watchworks a visit here in the next coming days. As soon as I get it back, I’ll post pics. Please take care of yourselves

Given COVID restrictions, I'd suggest that you give Edvi a call to arrange the hand-off. Santa Monica to Pasadena is a bit of a drive IIRC and the last time I spoke with him, he mentioned that they were having to stagger shifts somewhat. Maybe it's better now, but better safe than sorry.

mbc · 7 February 2021, 02:25 PM

Another vote for Phillip Ridley -- he's done work on 1/2 dozen Rolex and Omega vintage watches for me, always superb!

andrewjb88 · 7 February 2021, 04:59 PM

In my opinion, what ever you do don't get it polished! just get it serviced and sealed.

Cool story as well.

AzHadEnuf · 13 February 2021, 12:53 PM

Phillip Ridley, Mesa AZ. Recently serviced two vintage watches for me. Could not be happier with the service.

Najimro · 28 February 2021, 12:21 PM

Highly recommend both LAWatch and Rolliworks for the good service and work they do. As mentioned Emphasize no case polishing. Enjoy the watch as it’s very special.

7 February 2021, 07:22 AM	#1
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	Where to service my new Submariner 5512 Hello everyone. I’ve been gone over a year from the TRF family. I miss you all. Yesterday, an old friend of mine gave me his 1976 Submariner reference 5512. Box, papers and all. I want to get it serviced but don’t know where to go. I understand that Rolex doesn’t service their vintage watches. Any thoughts? I live in Los Angeles county. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 February 2021, 08:29 AM	#4
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,252	Since you are in SoCal, http://www.lawatchworks.com would be a logical choice. You could probably arrange to deliver it personally saving the cost and risk of shipping. They are in Pasadena IIRC. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

7 February 2021, 01:39 PM	#10
whatsthetime? "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Joe Location: NY Posts: 1,219	1970 5512 restored by RolliWorks IMG_3165.jpeg __________________ Submariner 124060 Datejust 16233

7 February 2021, 04:59 PM	#16
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 767	In my opinion, what ever you do don't get it polished! just get it serviced and sealed. Cool story as well. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

13 February 2021, 12:53 PM	#17
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	Phillip Ridley, Mesa AZ. Recently serviced two vintage watches for me. Could not be happier with the service. __________________ "The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." -A. Einstein

7 February 2021, 07:24 AM	#2
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 February 2021, 07:32 AM	#3
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	Here are some quick pics I took. This man dated my mom back in the mid 70’s when he was working with here at Men’s central jail in downtown Los Angeles. He reconnected with us about four years ago when he was diagnosed with bone cancer. Luckily he’s been beating cancer but he thought with covid always lurking, he wanted to give me his watch before anything bad happened to him. He never had children and him and I had a lot in common. After leaving the sheriffs department in 1982 due to an injury, he started acting and was in movies like “LA Confidential” and “the Grifters”. He’s a really great guy and has led an interesting life. I’m honored to keep his watch safe for the next 40 to fifty years. Here is a picture of my mother. Luckily, she is still in good health and we are very close Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 February 2021, 08:32 AM	#5
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	Wow. What a fantastic gift. So nice to receive it while he’s still around to see you enjoy it. Lots of options in Cali, but LA Watchworks gets a lot of good reviews here.

7 February 2021, 08:32 AM	#6
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,962	Agree with the recommendation above. LAWW is the place to go for you.

7 February 2021, 09:29 AM	#7
granttime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Posts: 7	Sent my 1968 5513 to Phillip Ridley last year, he is great and is a member and regular poster here.

7 February 2021, 01:01 PM	#8
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	I live in in the Los Angeles area and mail my watches to Rolliworks in Campbell CA, near San Jose for service. Sent from my SM-G781U1 using Tapatalk

7 February 2021, 01:26 PM	#9
nolaclarky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: new orleans Posts: 266	Phillip Ridley does a great job. I think he lives in Mesa AZ now.

7 February 2021, 01:54 PM	#12
lhendrickson "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Luke Location: San Francisco Watch: 1972 ref. 1601 Posts: 126	All the recs above are stellar. I'm just here to say what a rad story and so cool you have a personal connection to the original owner! What a meaningful gift. Enjoy it.

7 February 2021, 02:01 PM	#13
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	Thank you all for taking the time to post here in my thread. I really feel blessed to have received such an amazing gift especially since I have been enjoying high end time pieces since my late teens. I think I will pay LA Watchworks a visit here in the next coming days. As soon as I get it back, I’ll post pics. Please take care of yourselves Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

7 February 2021, 02:25 PM	#15
mbc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY Posts: 620	Another vote for Phillip Ridley -- he's done work on 1/2 dozen Rolex and Omega vintage watches for me, always superb!

28 February 2021, 12:21 PM	#18
Najimro "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ Posts: 21	Highly recommend both LAWatch and Rolliworks for the good service and work they do. As mentioned Emphasize no case polishing. Enjoy the watch as it’s very special.

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