It’s 1958 Again…Thanks to Mr. Ridley

[Renoir]

It feels like 1958 and I just received a brand new 5508 Submariner.

I sent it out to Mr. Bob Ridley in January and received it back just this morning:



Whilst with Mr. Ridley, the 5508 received the following:

Clean oil and regulate the movement
Autowind- rotor, reversers, gib
Case tube
Period crown (with Brevet “+” )
Crystal
Hands- cover faults and seal
Mainspring
Refinish case and band
Repair setting mechanism- side pinion set wheel
Seals
Spring Bars
Crystal retainer ring
Restore case gasket wall

I’ll let the pictures do the talking:

As received:


Case before repair:


Case after repair


Movement before service:



Back of Case after repair:


Movement after service:


New period correct crown installed:


After completion:


Thanks for letting me share my excitement and many thanks Mr. Ridley!