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baustcu · 21 June 2013, 01:49 PM

I recently received this old explorer from my grandfather, and I am really wanting to restore it to better condition. I would also like to find out more about the date and era of the watch. I would ask my grandfather about it but unfortunately he has passed away. What bracelet would you recommend and is there any good places in dallas tx to get it fixed up.

SUBversive · 21 June 2013, 08:37 PM

Sorry to hear about your grandfather. Nice looking watch. Bob Ridley for service.

pdoukas · 21 June 2013, 11:50 PM

Take off the strap and read the first few digits of the serial number for us and we can get a decent date for you. Once we have the date then we can tell you a little more. As it is, it appears to be in great condition, dial wise. Value to be upwards to 5k +.

joe100 · 22 June 2013, 04:34 AM

That's a very expensive and valuable watch. Only let someone like Ridley work on it.

Tools · 22 June 2013, 07:47 AM

Watchmakers International (Bob Ridley ) is located just outside Dallas.. He is not the cheapest, but he is a Rolex restoration expert and, like others, I highly recommend him if you want your heirloom to look it's best and retain it's vintage value

His site is www.Watchmakers.com

cop414 · 22 June 2013, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

That's a very expensive and valuable watch. Only let someone like Ridley work on it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Watchmakers International (Bob Ridley ) is located just outside Dallas.. He is not the cheapest, but he is a Rolex restoration expert and, like others, I highly recommend him if you want your heirloom to look it's best and retain it's vintage value

His site is www.Watchmakers.com

Agree with the above, fantastic vintage Explorer. Sorry to hear of your grandfathers passing. I would send it to Ridley then just wear it... your grandfather will be smiling down on you!

baustcu · 27 June 2013, 11:24 AM

Thanks for the responses I will let you know the serial # when I get back home I am out of the country right now.

22 June 2013, 04:34 AM	#4
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	That's a very expensive and valuable watch. Only let someone like Ridley work on it. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

22 June 2013, 07:47 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Watchmakers International (Bob Ridley ) is located just outside Dallas.. He is not the cheapest, but he is a Rolex restoration expert and, like others, I highly recommend him if you want your heirloom to look it's best and retain it's vintage value His site is www.Watchmakers.com __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 June 2013, 08:37 PM	#2
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Sorry to hear about your grandfather. Nice looking watch. Bob Ridley for service.

21 June 2013, 11:50 PM	#3
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Take off the strap and read the first few digits of the serial number for us and we can get a decent date for you. Once we have the date then we can tell you a little more. As it is, it appears to be in great condition, dial wise. Value to be upwards to 5k +.

27 June 2013, 11:24 AM	#7
baustcu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: fort worth Posts: 2	Thanks for the responses I will let you know the serial # when I get back home I am out of the country right now.

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