Step fathers 5513

[ravenhome777]

Originally Posted by narembeen

Hi, I have asked for it to be original as possible. For example, I dont want it simply painted and I want to use as much of the existing lume as possible. The restorer mentioned filling the gaps.

Very interesting. Good call.

I'm sure it will come out great.

[Thuilln]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I like this guy...…. The comment about the OP's hands was a personal attack, and Jeff's response was spot on. OP, source the parts, service it, with someone reputable and wear it. He left it to you for a reason.

No it wasn’t. End of story. Let’s see now how the watch ended up.

[goldfixer21]

anxious to see this finished

[swaini3]

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[narembeen]

Originally Posted by swaini3

Subscribed. Love these stories (minus the unnecessary comments)

Cheers :)

My watch maker ordered a parts kit from Switzerland to replace some tired and worn parts within the movement. It was last serviced in 1986, so this wasnt a big surprise. Given the Covid-19 outbreak and its affect on global shipping, I dont expect it to arrive for a while. I will keep you all posted, but things might be quiet for the next 2-4 weeks. Sorry.

[narembeen]

Does anyone know why the papers for this watch have only 'RM 58' written on them?

I was thinking it might be 'Rolex Melbourne' and the 58 might be 68? As I think my father in law bought this in the later part of the 60's. Thoughts/cheers :)

[Styles Bitchley]

Originally Posted by narembeen

Does anyone know why the papers for this watch have only 'RM 58' written on them?

I was thinking it might be 'Rolex Melbourne' and the 58 might be 68? As I think my father in law bought this in the later part of the 60's. Thoughts/cheers :)

It’s a mystery. You might try doing some research on Rolex dealers in Melbourne back in the 60s. They might still be in business and you could ask.

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

It’s a mystery. You might try doing some research on Rolex dealers in Melbourne back in the 60s. They might still be in business and you could ask.

Thank you mate :) Yeah I guess it will be a mystery. I should have an update on this little 'project' in a week or so. I know I need to be patient, but its hard to wait for this to be back and in use again.

[raretime]

Originally Posted by narembeen

Hi

I was left my step fathers 5513 rolex. Its in a bad way! I was going to sell it online but I cancelled it as someone said it was worth a lot more than I had initially sold it for so I cancelled the sale.

Now its where it belongs.

The problem is the dial is really bad. The hands are in a bag but the hour hand is damaged.

There are other missing parts like the bracelet and the number ring from around the dial.

Can anyone recomend what I should do?

And that is an absolute vintage.

[Rebel]

Can't wait to see the finished product on your wrist, OP.

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by Rebel

Can't wait to see the finished product on your wrist, OP.

Cheers! Me too! Hopefully I will have an update in a couple of weeks. We are in the waiting for an update from the watch maker phase.

[raretime]

That watch has many stories that can never be told by no one.

[tekno]

I’m glad you kept it. You will cherish it when it’s done.

I love my dads watch. It makes me happy that it’s now fixed back to OG condition


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[narembeen]

Originally Posted by tekno

I’m glad you kept it. You will cherish it when it’s done.

I love my dads watch. It makes me happy that it’s now fixed back to OG condition


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Thank you! Yeah I cannot wait to get this back. I havent heard from my watch maker, but I also dont want to annoy him with emails, so I will wait. He said he was ordering a parts kit from switerland over a month ago.

[tekno]

Give it some time. Watchmaking is tedious work.

Did you ever show the dial condition?




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[rusty427]

Looking forward to seeing this project finished OP.
Do you have any idea how the dial repair went?

[narembeen]

The dial is still in the watch as far as I know. The plan was to have it taken out and shipped to me so I could post it to Hong Kong. Again, I dont want to rush my watch maker, but I would have thought this could have been done right away.

[Styles Bitchley]

Originally Posted by narembeen

The dial is still in the watch as far as I know. The plan was to have it taken out and shipped to me so I could post it to Hong Kong. Again, I dont want to rush my watch maker, but I would have thought this could have been done right away.

Not sure why he would wait. It could take a while and it’s not like he can complete his work without the finished dial...

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

Not sure why he would wait. It could take a while and it’s not like he can complete his work without the finished dial...

I know and it would shorten the restoration by months. Nevertheless I will give the man his space.

[gentb]

Get it fixed and enjoy.

[narembeen]

I'm a bit torn now. The dial is pretty bad, possible a write off? The thing is, this is the original dial my step dad had in this watch the entire time (I'm pretty sure, unless it was put in during the 1978 service) and part of me wants to keep it. This guy in Hong Kong apparently can restore it without wiping it. I said he absolutely MUST not do that. Should I just leave it as is with new hands or have it tarted up in HK? I am definitely keeping this so I dont care about resale.

Does anyone else have a rolex with a dial like this? I have looked at some of your photos and they all appear to be very nice, no bad dials to be seen. Or has everyone just had their dials touched up too?

[BNA/LION]

Just seeing this and I'm so happy you are going to rebuild the watch!

I wish I had some background here to help but unfortunately I do not. There are many here who do and will. Ill be following your journey! Best of Luck finding the right people and parts!

[G3Z]

There’s no harm in that dial having some fresh life giving to it. It’ll still be the same dial after it. It’ll also last you through your lifetime with legibility.

[v1triol]

That dial looks pretty bad tbh. I would be sending it to James Hyman.

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by v1triol

That dial looks pretty bad tbh. I would be sending it to James Hyman.

Hi, thats a new name, can you give me some more details? Cheers :D

[v1triol]

Originally Posted by narembeen

Hi, thats a new name, can you give me some more details? Cheers :D

Sure, he is know in vintage watch collectors circles as top-notch guy.

https://www.instagram.com/thealchemistrelumer/

[athom]

Originally Posted by narembeen

Hi, thats a new name, can you give me some more details? Cheers :D

no one is a big fan of relumed dials but regarding the condition of yours, I'd say no choice to make it beautiful again, I'd suggest the same guy, Jame Hyman aka the the alchemist relumer : https://www.instagram.com/thealchemistrelumer/

Send him the watch with the hands in order to have a matching dial and your watch will look much much better

[FrenchBigCrown]

Originally Posted by v1triol

That dial looks pretty bad tbh. I would be sending it to James Hyman.

Another vote for James, here.

[narembeen]

I thought it just needed to be relumed, but once the dusty crystal was removed I see some scratches. I think this was left out in the open without its crystal for a while...a long while.

[v1triol]

I do not remember who did you use in Hong Kong(?), but CWR is based there too.
They can be able to restore that dial.

https://www.instagram.com/classicwatchrepair/