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Old 28 June 2020, 03:32 AM   #1
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My "new" GMT thanks to Springer and Ridley

So I saw a 16750 with the jubilee bracelet and decided that it was time to find one. I love the oyster but the watch needed a refresh after 35 years of the same look. To cut to the chase I reached out to Springer to see if had one on hand, unfortunately not at the time. A few hours later he sends me a note that a watchmaker who he has worked with for years has exactly what I need. So I am led to Phillip Ridley, who has not only what I want but almost spot on with the same date of manufacture of my watch. Better yet he has just moved to Phoenix. It gets weirder, I stop by and he realizes he also has tritium hands for my watch. I had Rolex luminova service hands from a service 20 years ago. If Vegas was a bit safer I would be on my way. So this site just truly delivers, what a journey. My thanks to Springer for knowing everybody related to vintage Rolex and to Phillip who I would strongly recommend if you need a watch serviced. IMO it looks brillant. Cheers.
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Old 28 June 2020, 04:08 AM   #2
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It is awesome! Congratulations!
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Old 28 June 2020, 04:34 AM   #3
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Looks amazing...congrats all round
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Old 28 June 2020, 04:56 AM   #4
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Glad everything worked out for YOU. Awesome. Congratulations. Looks great.
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Old 28 June 2020, 05:33 AM   #5
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LOVE this reference and the jubilee on it, great looking watch!
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Old 28 June 2020, 05:37 AM   #6
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Lookin good!
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Old 28 June 2020, 05:50 AM   #7
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Congratulations, looks nice


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Old 28 June 2020, 07:09 AM   #8
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Looks fantastic great results all round
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Old 28 June 2020, 07:21 AM   #9
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Great watch and story!
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Old 28 June 2020, 08:39 AM   #10
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Great! Wristie needed!!
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Old 28 June 2020, 10:08 AM   #11
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Looks fantastic on the jubilee. Let’s see a close up of the hands. Looks like a close match!
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Old 28 June 2020, 11:12 AM   #12
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Glad to see it all worked out for you. Enjoy your 16750 - it's one of my favorites.
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Old 28 June 2020, 01:45 PM   #13
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agreed i love the jubilee braclets these days ,it took a while but they've grown on me
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Old 29 June 2020, 01:36 AM   #14
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Springer remains as one of the great assets of TRF.
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Old 29 June 2020, 03:07 AM   #15
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Looks more like a rebirth than a refresh to me-fantastic & well done!
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Old 29 June 2020, 04:11 AM   #16
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Very nice
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Old 29 June 2020, 04:15 AM   #17
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Gorgeous Pepsi. You did well
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Old 29 June 2020, 05:58 AM   #18
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Springer is great! Just picked up a metal bezel from him. A gentlemen. Highly recommend him. Trust-worthy as the day is long.
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Old 29 December 2020, 10:41 PM   #19
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Contacted Springer looking for a 1675 GMT after reading some of his posts on the forum.
He told me he didn’t have anything at the time but would ask around. Within a few hours, he contacted me and put me in touch with a colleague who was selling a beautiful 74 GMT in excellent condition.
Springer vouched for him, and that was good enough for me, the deal went through without a hitch.
Highly recommend you contact Springer if you need anything vintage Rolex.
Thanks, John !!
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Old 29 December 2020, 11:06 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by melbmem69 View Post
Contacted Springer looking for a 1675 GMT after reading some of his posts on the forum.
He told me he didn’t have anything at the time but would ask around. Within a few hours, he contacted me and put me in touch with a colleague who was selling a beautiful 74 GMT in excellent condition.
Springer vouched for him, and that was good enough for me, the deal went through without a hitch.
Highly recommend you contact Springer if you need anything vintage Rolex.
Thanks, John !!
He is obviously a Diamond (as we say in England ) you only hear and read good things about him. I've been on this Forum for over ten years and learnt so much from just reading his posts and digesting the advice he gives to anyone with a query. A wise man with a fountain of Knowledge.
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Old 29 December 2020, 11:16 PM   #21
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Awesome watch and Springer is the man when it comes to GMT's.
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Old 29 December 2020, 11:59 PM   #22
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Great watch and story. Congrats to all the people involved.
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Old 30 December 2020, 02:52 AM   #23
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Beautiful! And a set of tritium hands with matching patina!? That's a jackpot! Congrats!
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Old 30 December 2020, 03:18 AM   #24
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Great post. I wholeheartedly agree that Springer and Phillip Ridley are both tremendous assets. I actually sourced a Jubilee bracelet for my 16750 from Springer a year or two ago. Great watch, thanks for sharing.
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Old 12 January 2021, 08:36 AM   #25
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Beautiful watch, congrats.
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Old 12 January 2021, 10:01 AM   #26
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Looks Great
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Old 12 January 2021, 10:16 AM   #27
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No better looking Rolex than a pre-ceramic GMT. And having the jubilee only helps it stand out from the crown a bit. Well done!
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Old 12 January 2021, 10:26 AM   #28
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Congratulations, great watch, great story
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Old 12 January 2021, 03:37 PM   #29
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Congratulations. Can you show us more detailled photos? Enjoy your new beauty.
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Old 12 January 2021, 04:58 PM   #30
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nice watch. i like it too.
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