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OPB · 9 January 2021, 02:41 AM

I am new to this forum. I was gifted a 1952/53 Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back by my father as a wedding present. He purchased the watch for his father when he returned from the his military service. The watch currently runs and keeps ok time but I would like to have it serviced. I do not want to send the watch to Rolex as I don’t want anything polished or replaced besides the internal components to help keep better time.

Was hoping someone could help me out and give me advice on the topic and potentially link me up with someone who may be able to do the service. I know parts for a watch this old with and with this movement can be very hard to find and expensive but would like to have it serviced at least one last time before parts become impossible to find.

Thank you

Tools · 9 January 2021, 03:02 AM

You are in luck.

Phillip Ridley (Ridley Watchmakers) is close by in Arizona. He and his family have a long history with vintage Rolex and expert knowledge to keep your heirloom in it's best condition.

His father in Texas if highly regarded in the vintage community - Watchmakers International

OPB · 9 January 2021, 04:01 AM

Thank you Tools!

I will reach out to Phillip and see what he has to say about it

9 January 2021, 02:41 AM	#1
OPB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Utah Posts: 2	1953 Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back I am new to this forum. I was gifted a 1952/53 Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back by my father as a wedding present. He purchased the watch for his father when he returned from the his military service. The watch currently runs and keeps ok time but I would like to have it serviced. I do not want to send the watch to Rolex as I don’t want anything polished or replaced besides the internal components to help keep better time. Was hoping someone could help me out and give me advice on the topic and potentially link me up with someone who may be able to do the service. I know parts for a watch this old with and with this movement can be very hard to find and expensive but would like to have it serviced at least one last time before parts become impossible to find. Thank you

9 January 2021, 03:02 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	You are in luck. Phillip Ridley (Ridley Watchmakers) is close by in Arizona. He and his family have a long history with vintage Rolex and expert knowledge to keep your heirloom in it's best condition. His father in Texas if highly regarded in the vintage community - Watchmakers International __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 January 2021, 04:01 AM	#3
OPB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Utah Posts: 2	Thank you Tools! I will reach out to Phillip and see what he has to say about it

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