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Old 16 September 2012, 05:49 PM   #61
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Amazing. Its ready for another 40 yrs of service!
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Old 16 September 2012, 06:03 PM   #62
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Awesome story. Awesome restoration by Mr. Ridley. Cherish it and wear it like your dad did. Hope you have a son to pass down to as well.
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Old 16 September 2012, 08:30 PM   #63
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Very nice!! Bob is the man! Cheers,
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Old 16 September 2012, 08:42 PM   #64
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This is a great thing for a few reasons. First, your dad used and enjoyed his watch every day for a long time. Second, Bob did a fantastic job with it. Most import, you get to wear and enjoy your father's watch every day. That's something not many people can say


I have to agree. There is no watch quite like an heirloom piece no matter the model.

Jake, I have to ask....what does your Dad think about you spending more on that watch repair than he paid new? Some guys like him might think you were nuts. I guess he did buy it new? has he ever told you how he settled on the SD?
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Old 16 September 2012, 10:55 PM   #65
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Wow what a watch!
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Old 16 September 2012, 11:15 PM   #66
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Absolutely amazing story and workmanship by Bob!! Congrats...now tell you Dad 'hands off!!'
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Old 17 September 2012, 12:50 AM   #67
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Awesome restoration...good for more than another 40+ years...
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Old 17 September 2012, 03:50 AM   #68
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Stunning restoration. That is a truly beautiful watch.
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Old 17 September 2012, 06:28 AM   #69
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I have to agree. There is no watch quite like an heirloom piece no matter the model.

Jake, I have to ask....what does your Dad think about you spending more on that watch repair than he paid new? Some guys like him might think you were nuts. I guess he did buy it new? has he ever told you how he settled on the SD?
He didnt ask how much I spent and I didnt tell! He probably would think I was nuts. He did buy watch new. Not sure what they retailed for back in the day. Im guessing around a grand? Anyone know?

Im sure he decided on the SD because it was bigger and bulkier than his Tudor he had before. I guess this was an upgrade. Wish he would have kept the first watch.
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Old 17 September 2012, 06:38 AM   #70
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Old 17 September 2012, 06:38 AM   #71
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Old 17 September 2012, 07:46 AM   #72
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Awesome watch! Impressive restoration. Wear it in good health.
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Old 17 September 2012, 12:04 PM   #73
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Old 20 September 2012, 01:19 AM   #74
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Incredible watch and an even better story. Wear it in good health.
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Old 20 September 2012, 01:49 AM   #75
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He didnt ask how much I spent and I didnt tell! He probably would think I was nuts. He did buy watch new. Not sure what they retailed for back in the day. Im guessing around a grand? Anyone know?

Im sure he decided on the SD because it was bigger and bulkier than his Tudor he had before. I guess this was an upgrade. Wish he would have kept the first watch.


Price 40 years ago...I would say less than half that give or take...maybe 450-550?

I wouldn't worry about that Tudor. Great watches, but with this in hand, no worries at all.
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Old 20 September 2012, 03:21 AM   #76
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Don't you just love it when a plan comes together....... Looks fantastic
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Old 22 September 2012, 12:52 AM   #77
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Price 40 years ago...I would say less than half that give or take...maybe 450-550?
Probably less than that. My Dad bought a new SS GMT Master in 1970 for $250 and he could have bought it in all 18Kt for $500. I'd guess a SD back then was probably $300-350.
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Old 22 September 2012, 01:52 AM   #78
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Old 22 September 2012, 03:51 AM   #79
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Old 22 September 2012, 09:28 AM   #80
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Old 22 September 2012, 12:10 PM   #81
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A few more before and aft pics. Gotta admit I love wearing this watch. The bracelet before had some light stretch! Ha!
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Old 22 September 2012, 12:31 PM   #82
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Old 22 September 2012, 01:15 PM   #83
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