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warren G. · 21 October 2011, 04:14 AM

My SD was running pretty fast and the bezel was pretty beat up. The watch is about 15 years old. When I bought the watch, the seller didn't know the service history. So I factor the service cost and paid a really okay price. I knew I was going send it in soon. So I decide to treat my SD to a nice spa trip. I decide to send it to Bob Ridley. I was suppose to receive my watch much sooner, but the HE valve experiences some problems during the water pressure test. I'm really please with the work and it was a real pleasure to do business with Mr. Ridley. I'm getting a new camera soon. I really wish I can take picture with my eyes. So I can really capture the beauty of this watch. When the watch was gone. I did have thoughts about trading it in for a GMT/Sub-C. But as soon I open the box, all that doubt went away. This is a keeper for me. Now I'm saving up for a Sub-LV or GV and GMT Pepsi.

316lad · 21 October 2011, 04:18 AM

Wow.

That looks very, very good.

Is that a Champ or a Hunter on the case btw?

Dan Pierce · 21 October 2011, 04:25 AM

Excellent results, congrats! I plan some future work for Bob as well.

dP

dddrees · 21 October 2011, 04:26 AM

Looking real good. Just like new.

TSW · 21 October 2011, 04:26 AM

Looks great!

zeuloa · 21 October 2011, 05:47 AM

Looks great!!

Was Bob able to water pressure test to 4000 ft? I've heard only RSC can test to that depth. Not that anyone will dive that deep but just curious.

Thanks.

warren G. · 21 October 2011, 05:59 AM

Thanks guy.. I definitely recommend Bob!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 316lad

Wow.

That looks very, very good.

Is that a Champ or a Hunter on the case btw?

Thanks, its the Champ. Funny thing I probably use the scissor, corkscrew and the bottle opener more then anything. I really want to use the metal saw...

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeuloa

Looks great!!

Was Bob able to water pressure test to 4000 ft? I've heard only RSC can test to that depth. Not that anyone will dive that deep but just curious.

Thanks.

Yes, he was able to pressure test my SD. Bob had to ordered some tool to correct the Helium valve problem. So that took another two weeks to get it done.

chicagofan · 21 October 2011, 06:08 AM

Looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

kcmo · 21 October 2011, 06:12 AM

Very nice results!

warren G. · 21 October 2011, 06:27 AM

LOL my uncle thought I got another Rolex. What was more funny is this. The week before I shipped the watch. I went to the beach with it. My uncle thought I was crazy for going swimming with it. I was like that sucker can go 4000 ft deep. I'm sure it can handle some sun. Follow two weeks later, my uncle noticed I wasn't wearing my watch and asked what happen to it. I told him it was getting service. My uncle almost caught a heart attack, he thought I broke it lol....

eric23 · 21 October 2011, 06:29 AM

Nice congrats!

MY-WATCH · 21 October 2011, 10:01 AM

Nice

travisb · 21 October 2011, 10:06 AM

HL65 · 21 October 2011, 10:10 AM

Congrats-great choice!

mjclark32 · 21 October 2011, 10:13 AM

Looks great!

nauticajoe · 21 October 2011, 10:30 AM

Very nice!

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21 October 2011, 04:14 AM	#1
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	Been a long month and half. Re-Incoming! My SD was running pretty fast and the bezel was pretty beat up. The watch is about 15 years old. When I bought the watch, the seller didn't know the service history. So I factor the service cost and paid a really okay price. I knew I was going send it in soon. So I decide to treat my SD to a nice spa trip. I decide to send it to Bob Ridley. I was suppose to receive my watch much sooner, but the HE valve experiences some problems during the water pressure test. I'm really please with the work and it was a real pleasure to do business with Mr. Ridley. I'm getting a new camera soon. I really wish I can take picture with my eyes. So I can really capture the beauty of this watch. When the watch was gone. I did have thoughts about trading it in for a GMT/Sub-C. But as soon I open the box, all that doubt went away. This is a keeper for me. Now I'm saving up for a Sub-LV or GV and GMT Pepsi. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

21 October 2011, 04:25 AM	#3
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,185	Excellent results, congrats! I plan some future work for Bob as well. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

21 October 2011, 04:26 AM	#4
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Looking real good. Just like new. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

21 October 2011, 04:26 AM	#5
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Looks great! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

21 October 2011, 06:27 AM	#10
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	LOL my uncle thought I got another Rolex. What was more funny is this. The week before I shipped the watch. I went to the beach with it. My uncle thought I was crazy for going swimming with it. I was like that sucker can go 4000 ft deep. I'm sure it can handle some sun. Follow two weeks later, my uncle noticed I wasn't wearing my watch and asked what happen to it. I told him it was getting service. My uncle almost caught a heart attack, he thought I broke it lol.... __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

21 October 2011, 04:18 AM	#2
316lad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,642	Wow. That looks very, very good. Is that a Champ or a Hunter on the case btw?

21 October 2011, 05:47 AM	#6
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	Looks great!! Was Bob able to water pressure test to 4000 ft? I've heard only RSC can test to that depth. Not that anyone will dive that deep but just curious. Thanks.

21 October 2011, 06:08 AM	#8
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

21 October 2011, 06:12 AM	#9
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Very nice results!

21 October 2011, 06:29 AM	#11
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice congrats!

21 October 2011, 10:01 AM	#12
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,781	Nice

21 October 2011, 10:06 AM	#13
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,430	Looks perfect!

21 October 2011, 10:10 AM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	Congrats-great choice! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 October 2011, 10:13 AM	#15
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks great! __________________

21 October 2011, 10:30 AM	#16
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Very nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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