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red1108nyc · 4 November 2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Well it didn't take that long for Bob to clean, oil, and regulate the movement as well as replace the crystal and crown. Thank goodness because I don't like to be separated from this one for very long.

His pic:

My pic today:

Simply beautiful.... wow!

psv · 4 November 2011, 01:50 PM

One of the nicer dials I've ever seen on a red Sub. Well done.

Rags · 4 November 2011, 02:06 PM

Wow!!!!!!! Enough said.........

Actsulb · 4 November 2011, 02:15 PM

Fantastic! Looks amazing.

St Thomas 16610 · 4 November 2011, 02:57 PM

Wow! Beautiful. I have a thread here on servicing a red sub from 1974 for a colleague. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=199889

This may be the answer for the best result. Will make enquiries to ship from Australia. Id be stoked to get this result!

Truly magnificent and thanks for posting.

etp095 · 4 November 2011, 03:07 PM

Another home run from the talented Mr.Ridley,a real beauty.

Chris B · 4 November 2011, 06:06 PM

Its beautiful John, must feel good to have her back where she belongs

1675-David · 4 November 2011, 06:19 PM

AWS · 4 November 2011, 08:28 PM

Absolutely beautiful!

Keeperoftime · 4 November 2011, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

just incredible, i dont think there is an adjective in the english language that i could use to describe how nice that looks

+1

Racer X · 4 November 2011, 09:52 PM

Simply gorgeous John! Glad she's back to you.

Tcaviglioli · 4 November 2011, 10:23 PM

that's a beauty, congrats and wear it in good health!

Puffy · 4 November 2011, 11:11 PM

awesome!

YetiBiker · 4 November 2011, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Bob overhauled the movement, replaced the crown and tube with a period correct ones, replaced the crystal, and reconditioned the bracelet. All told, the service took about 4 weeks. There are signs of wear consistent with a 42 year old watch. Rather than polish away the history of every scuff and swirl, I chose to leave the case in the original condition. I have enjoyed wearing it today, as will my son someday, and hopefully his son.

Fabulous watch and very cool sentiments John

sarir97 · 4 November 2011, 11:29 PM

Very nice.

Clay · 5 November 2011, 06:21 AM

Now THAT is a beautiful watch....

mailman · 5 November 2011, 08:41 AM

Beautiful

soundserious · 5 November 2011, 12:30 PM

man!!! how the hell do u guys get such great dials! unbeleivable wow!

DCgator · 5 November 2011, 01:58 PM

Like new!

chicagofan · 5 November 2011, 02:02 PM

Awesome!

onkyo · 5 November 2011, 02:18 PM

Stunning watch John!

Big congrats.

Felix.H · 5 November 2011, 07:51 PM

There's nothing more than a clean Sub,...

RC2 · 5 November 2011, 11:50 PM

Wow.....what a beautiful piece.

GmanRolex · 6 November 2011, 01:34 PM

Spectacular!

I may one day soon have to contact Bob Ridley myself

Any before pics?

Gman

hennabav · 6 November 2011, 04:59 PM

John, that's gorgeous no doubt about it!! Glad you finally got it back from the spa!!

joe100 · 6 November 2011, 05:35 PM

ugh, I want one!

zak98 · 6 November 2011, 10:54 PM

beautiful example!!!

bscepter · 7 November 2011, 12:34 AM

bob does stellar work. he completely rejuvenated my father-in-law's '66 GMT.

1675-David · 7 November 2011, 12:36 AM

excellent, looking good!

lhanddds · 7 November 2011, 12:39 AM

extremely nice

4 November 2011, 02:06 PM	#33
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Wow!!!!!!! Enough said......... __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

4 November 2011, 02:15 PM	#34
Actsulb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ali Location: California Watch: GMT II (Coke) Posts: 1,747	Fantastic! Looks amazing. __________________ A Crown for Every Achievement

4 November 2011, 03:07 PM	#36
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	Another home run from the talented Mr.Ridley,a real beauty. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

4 November 2011, 11:11 PM	#43
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	awesome! __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

5 November 2011, 08:41 AM	#47
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	Beautiful __________________ JJ

4 November 2011, 01:50 PM	#32
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	One of the nicer dials I've ever seen on a red Sub. Well done.

4 November 2011, 02:57 PM	#35
St Thomas 16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Watch: Sub 16610 Posts: 162	Wow! Beautiful. I have a thread here on servicing a red sub from 1974 for a colleague. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=199889 This may be the answer for the best result. Will make enquiries to ship from Australia. Id be stoked to get this result! Truly magnificent and thanks for posting.

4 November 2011, 06:06 PM	#37
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Its beautiful John, must feel good to have her back where she belongs

4 November 2011, 06:19 PM	#38
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,060

4 November 2011, 08:28 PM	#39
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Absolutely beautiful!

4 November 2011, 09:52 PM	#41
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Simply gorgeous John! Glad she's back to you.

4 November 2011, 10:23 PM	#42
Tcaviglioli "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: london Watch: 5512, 6263, 6265 Posts: 104	that's a beauty, congrats and wear it in good health!

4 November 2011, 11:29 PM	#45
sarir97 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Mehrdad Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Ω & Rolex Posts: 320	Very nice.

5 November 2011, 06:21 AM	#46
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Now THAT is a beautiful watch....

5 November 2011, 12:30 PM	#48
soundserious "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: usofmfa Posts: 3,157	man!!! how the hell do u guys get such great dials! unbeleivable wow!

5 November 2011, 01:58 PM	#49
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Like new!

5 November 2011, 02:02 PM	#50
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Awesome!

5 November 2011, 02:18 PM	#51
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Stunning watch John! Big congrats.

5 November 2011, 07:51 PM	#52
Felix.H Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Felix Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolexes, APs, Pams Posts: 204	There's nothing more than a clean Sub,...

5 November 2011, 11:50 PM	#53
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Wow.....what a beautiful piece. __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

6 November 2011, 01:34 PM	#54
GmanRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ridgewood NJ, USA Posts: 5	Spectacular! I may one day soon have to contact Bob Ridley myself Any before pics? Gman

6 November 2011, 04:59 PM	#55
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	John, that's gorgeous no doubt about it!! Glad you finally got it back from the spa!!

6 November 2011, 05:35 PM	#56
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	ugh, I want one!

6 November 2011, 10:54 PM	#57
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	beautiful example!!! __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

7 November 2011, 12:34 AM	#58
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	bob does stellar work. he completely rejuvenated my father-in-law's '66 GMT. __________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

7 November 2011, 12:36 AM	#59
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,060	excellent, looking good!

7 November 2011, 12:39 AM	#60
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	extremely nice

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