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Richard Carver · 15 July 2020, 02:09 PM

What Tudor did is beyond anything one could expect, the whole story is unbelievable.Thank you Tudor and thank you Hodinkee.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...eid=be3803a337

I was a medic in that era, no hero for sure, stayed in Training Command in Texas my whole service but anyone who served can feel this story of men who offered it all.

My 1675 with Olongapo bracelet commemorating my service.I had this made long after my time.

CKizzy · 15 July 2020, 02:18 PM

Cool band and thank you for your service!

pettai · 15 July 2020, 02:59 PM

Hi Richard!
Thank you for everything... I learnt all I can about Vintage Rolex from doyens like you and not only that you gave newbies like the air cover we always need...and thank you for your service Sir!!
Warmest regards
Dilip

Dan Pierce · 15 July 2020, 09:15 PM

Great story! Many thanks for sharing and your service, Richard!!
dP

zapokee · 15 July 2020, 09:48 PM

Awesome story. Love how they restored its functionality but preserved it at the same time - especially the bullet mark on the lug.

Wonder what it would fetch at auction with all this famous history now attached to it.

#carverforpresident

offrdmania · 15 July 2020, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zapokee

Awesome story. Love how they restored its functionality but preserved it at the same time - especially the bullet mark on the lug

Wonder what it would fetch at auction with all this famous history now attached to it.

#carverforpresident

I want to know what it has been insured for. It is an internationally known watch at this point.

springer · 15 July 2020, 11:47 PM

Thanks for the post Richard. I enjoyed the read.

tkc324 · 16 July 2020, 09:54 AM

Richard, thank you for your post and service. I just saw the Hodinkee video yesterday and thought wow what a moving tribute. I have learned a great deal from members here like yourself. Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge especially on those vintage DJ and cotton bowl Tudor/Rolex. I became a proud owner of a vintage DJ with roulette wheel because of you. Cheers!

Styles Bitchley · 16 July 2020, 01:07 PM

Love both of these videos. Who ever said Rolex doesn’t understand vintage??

tekno · 16 July 2020, 01:56 PM

It’s hard to imagine what those poor guys went through, what Tudor/Rolex did was extremely cool. I’m guessing Hodinkee helped set it up.

Obviously Rolex/Tudor don’t need the publicity. I wonder if other companies do kind things like this for customers/vets.

I have done custom guns for vets/current customers that want the rifle they carried - but can’t afford a luxury/perfect reproduction. Paid or not I have found working with veterans, police/Leo the most rewarding. I still love all my other customers, but they are a different crowd.

Davetona · 16 July 2020, 07:26 PM

Thanks for the post, great story and amazing outcome.

roh123 · 16 July 2020, 08:24 PM

Awesome film making by Hodinkee and genious marketing by Tudor. Kudos!

1William · 16 July 2020, 10:03 PM

Great story.

77T · 17 July 2020, 12:05 AM

Adding my thanks for the posted story. Watch and owner were so very fortunate - both then and now - to live for the recognition of their quest.

One of the high points was the amount of force needed to straighten the case.

Watching that video snippet made me think back to all the faint-hearted threads asking if a baby toothbrush is too harsh for scrubbing a case.

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15 July 2020, 02:09 PM	#1
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	It did bring a tear to my eye... What Tudor did is beyond anything one could expect, the whole story is unbelievable.Thank you Tudor and thank you Hodinkee. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/th...eid=be3803a337 I was a medic in that era, no hero for sure, stayed in Training Command in Texas my whole service but anyone who served can feel this story of men who offered it all. My 1675 with Olongapo bracelet commemorating my service.I had this made long after my time.

15 July 2020, 09:15 PM	#4
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,167	Great story! Many thanks for sharing and your service, Richard!! 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

15 July 2020, 11:47 PM	#7
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,307	Thanks for the post Richard. I enjoyed the read. __________________ 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.

16 July 2020, 08:24 PM	#12
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Awesome film making by Hodinkee and genious marketing by Tudor. Kudos! __________________ Instagram: @perj123

17 July 2020, 12:05 AM	#14
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,904	Adding my thanks for the posted story. Watch and owner were so very fortunate - both then and now - to live for the recognition of their quest. One of the high points was the amount of force needed to straighten the case. Watching that video snippet made me think back to all the faint-hearted threads asking if a baby toothbrush is too harsh for scrubbing a case. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

15 July 2020, 02:18 PM	#2
CKizzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Nampa, ID Watch: Tachymeter Posts: 696	Cool band and thank you for your service!

15 July 2020, 02:59 PM	#3
pettai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: california Posts: 41	Hi Richard! Thank you for everything... I learnt all I can about Vintage Rolex from doyens like you and not only that you gave newbies like the air cover we always need...and thank you for your service Sir!! Warmest regards Dilip

15 July 2020, 09:48 PM	#5
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,366	Awesome story. Love how they restored its functionality but preserved it at the same time - especially the bullet mark on the lug. Wonder what it would fetch at auction with all this famous history now attached to it. #carverforpresident

16 July 2020, 09:54 AM	#8
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Richard, thank you for your post and service. I just saw the Hodinkee video yesterday and thought wow what a moving tribute. I have learned a great deal from members here like yourself. Really appreciate you sharing your knowledge especially on those vintage DJ and cotton bowl Tudor/Rolex. I became a proud owner of a vintage DJ with roulette wheel because of you. Cheers!

16 July 2020, 01:07 PM	#9
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	Love both of these videos. Who ever said Rolex doesn’t understand vintage??

16 July 2020, 01:56 PM	#10
tekno 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Tudor Snowflake Posts: 1,095	It’s hard to imagine what those poor guys went through, what Tudor/Rolex did was extremely cool. I’m guessing Hodinkee helped set it up. Obviously Rolex/Tudor don’t need the publicity. I wonder if other companies do kind things like this for customers/vets. I have done custom guns for vets/current customers that want the rifle they carried - but can’t afford a luxury/perfect reproduction. Paid or not I have found working with veterans, police/Leo the most rewarding. I still love all my other customers, but they are a different crowd.

16 July 2020, 07:26 PM	#11
Davetona "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 14	Thanks for the post, great story and amazing outcome.

16 July 2020, 10:03 PM	#13
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,580	Great story.

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