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9 June 2012, 01:06 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: Tom
Location: Etna, CA
Watch: Rolex Sub 5512
Posts: 44
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Mr. Ridley has done it again!
Hello friends.
Mr. Ridley and his trusty sidekick Barbara Piazza have returned my 5512 sub from the Arlington, Texas Spa, Watchmakers International. I am ecstatic with Bob's work. Some of you may remember that I purchased this watch nearly 40 years ago. This service is its first! Bob sent some pictures, and I've included a wrist shot with NATO strap. Thanks to those of you who recommended Bob and Barbara. They are both wonderful folks. I'd also like to thank Frogman4me (David) for helping me wait patiently. |
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9 June 2012, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: planet
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Superb job, 40years old is nothing, for a Submariner!
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9 June 2012, 01:38 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Arizona
Watch: is recovered!!
Posts: 4,255
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Beautiful
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9 June 2012, 01:53 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: PA
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Cool.
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9 June 2012, 02:02 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Bob
Location: Dallas, Texas
Watch: Daytona Meteorite
Posts: 3,417
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that is a beauty
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9 June 2012, 02:26 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Philip
Location: NY
Posts: 851
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Wow super example of my favorite reference!!!
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9 June 2012, 03:05 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: USA
Watch: Not enough ;-)
Posts: 21,232
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Nice job they did
Enjoy HAGWe
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9 June 2012, 04:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: USA
Watch: 1680 Red
Posts: 694
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Very Very Nice!!
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9 June 2012, 05:29 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Real Name: Brian
Location: usa
Watch: Milgauss GV
Posts: 688
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Very nice!
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9 June 2012, 07:53 PM
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Real Name: DB
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Watch: :hctaW
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Outstanding!
A very special watch indeed. May you wear it in good health for many many years!
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9 June 2012, 08:03 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,987
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Very nice--Bob is the man!!
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9 June 2012, 09:05 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
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Very nice!
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9 June 2012, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: PA
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Stunning. Wear it in good health.
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9 June 2012, 10:07 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Adam
Location: Ontario, Canada
Watch: Pepsi.
Posts: 5,749
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Oh wow, that is one gorgeous 5512!!! Bravo Bob! Enjoy!
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9 June 2012, 10:20 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Real Name: Jan
Location: PA
Watch: GMT II
Posts: 1,110
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Very cool looking watch. Enjoy.
When I go vintage I'm sure to use Mr. Ridley's services. |
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9 June 2012, 10:38 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Connecticut
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Beautiful! Do you have a "before" picture?
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9 June 2012, 10:52 PM
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The patina is to die for
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10 June 2012, 02:36 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Montreal
Watch: The Habs pick 1st!
Posts: 3,589
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i rather have that than a new sub or gmt any day.
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10 June 2012, 02:38 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Patrick
Location: NC
Watch: 1967 5512
Posts: 93
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Fantastic! I need to send my 1.86x.xxx 5512 to Bob soon. Hasn't been serviced in 10 years :-(
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10 June 2012, 03:10 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: Tom
Location: Etna, CA
Watch: Rolex Sub 5512
Posts: 44
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Thank you all for your kind comments. It really does make me feel GOOD! I'm sorry to say, I have no before pictures. Bob replaced the plexi, and the crown and tube. He sealed the hands, but there's no visual change that I can see. Of course he also brought the movement back to life. Naturally he did no polishing. If I had not been lucky enough to find this forum, there's a very good chance I would have sent my watch to a RSC somewhere. I know now, that would have been a very bad choice.
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10 June 2012, 03:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: Rich
Location: NC
Watch: Rolex 1675
Posts: 2,359
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Tom. Awesome looking watch. Rich
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10 June 2012, 03:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: Jason
Location: New York, NY
Watch: Rolex DSSD
Posts: 152
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That looks amazing on the nato. What great color on the patina! Congrats!
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10 June 2012, 03:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Alvin
Location: So Cal
Watch: ROLEXES
Posts: 5,390
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Very nice. Wear it in good health.
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10 June 2012, 03:51 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Earth
Posts: 55
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Beautiful, noble. Wear it proudly, fellow 5512 owner.
What do you mean by sealing the hands? |
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10 June 2012, 04:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: Tom
Location: Etna, CA
Watch: Rolex Sub 5512
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Bob applies an acrylic sealant to the backs of the hands. This apparently slows down the deterioration of the lume on the face of the hands. That's the way I understand it, anyway. Not cheap though. $85.
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10 June 2012, 04:34 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: USA
Watch: of course
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Love the patina
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10 June 2012, 04:46 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: sweden
Watch: 14060,Speedmaster
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looks super!!!
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10 June 2012, 05:36 AM
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Real Name: Thomas
Location: YVR
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Great job - Its a beauty..!!! - $85 bux sounds worth it..if it does what is claimed!
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10 June 2012, 03:41 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Maryland
Posts: 6,268
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Congrats Tom, I am happy to see your watch back and I must say it looks phenomenal! Enjoy my friend.
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10 June 2012, 04:53 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PNW
Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2
Posts: 8,123
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Another excellent job by Mr. Ridley and another satisfied vintage owner.
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