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phillip ridley · 7 May 2021, 07:40 AM

Great looking watch, imo.

datejust24 · 7 May 2021, 07:47 AM

Beautiful example. I think I’d take it even with the aftermarket insert...

unprdctb1e · 7 May 2021, 07:47 AM

WOW ... Fantastic job!!!!

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winst · 7 May 2021, 07:48 AM

Looks great!

boomtime · 7 May 2021, 07:48 AM

Amazing work Phillip!

TimeLord2 · 7 May 2021, 08:09 AM

Looks great Phillip! You can definitely clone the original owner from all that gunk under the bezel.

Jackie Daytona · 7 May 2021, 08:46 AM

Beautiful watch! Great work. Thanks for sharing

JParm · 7 May 2021, 08:48 AM

Beautiful piece!

Tom1675 · 7 May 2021, 09:03 AM

Well done!

77T · 7 May 2021, 09:18 AM

That is great work - a new lease on life and now more legit with that overhaul.

Any idea what the owner will be doing with it?

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springer · 7 May 2021, 09:41 AM

Very nice Phillip!!!
jP

JustinK · 7 May 2021, 09:50 AM

Nice dial and nice work as always Phillip!

214270Explorer · 7 May 2021, 10:19 AM

Phillip - don't you just hate opening a case and discovering bunged-up screw heads?

Do you replace them or leave them? . . . .

swaini3 · 7 May 2021, 10:40 AM

Chester01 · 7 May 2021, 11:02 AM

This is awesome. Every time I see a watch restored and brought back to life, it reminds us that these are not disposable and there is something special about a watch with that kind of history, not just an investment to be flipped or kept in the safe.

NOPDK · 7 May 2021, 11:41 AM

Awesome work! Love the final result

phillip ridley · 7 May 2021, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

Phillip - don't you just hate opening a case and discovering bunged-up screw heads?

Do you replace them or leave them? . . . .

Haha, if that were the case, I would be replacing every screw on every vintage movement I service...I just replace them if requested by the owner as they are no longer being sold by Rolex.

phillip ridley · 7 May 2021, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Very nice Phillip!!!
jP

Kudos from the GMT master himself...thanks buddy!

southtexas · 7 May 2021, 01:30 PM

Wow Phillip, beautiful work.

And that dial is just ridiculous.

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Styles Bitchley · 7 May 2021, 08:27 PM

Wow. So satisfying to see that transformation. Thanks for sharing.

Was that corrosion as well as gunk under the bezel? It looks like it in one before photo.

drockadam · 7 May 2021, 11:15 PM

Incredible! Love these before and after pictures

phillip ridley · 8 May 2021, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

Wow. So satisfying to see that transformation. Thanks for sharing.

Was that corrosion as well as gunk under the bezel? It looks like it in one before photo.

I thought there was some corrosion, but it ended up being all gunk.

sensui · 8 May 2021, 02:41 AM

What a beautiful dial underneath. Thanks for sharing.

donaker · 8 May 2021, 03:11 AM

simply stunning transformation!

Tools · 8 May 2021, 04:10 AM

darrenho · 8 May 2021, 04:23 AM

The dial was in such a good condition even before the restoration.
What a great piece!

phillip ridley · 8 May 2021, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrenho

The dial was in such a good condition even before the restoration.
What a great piece!

I thought it was going to be pretty bad, but one of the nicest, unmolested dials I have seen.

wjviper · 8 May 2021, 12:27 PM

So sweet

joli160 · 8 May 2021, 11:40 PM

Impressive, hats off to you.

Tavli3 · 8 May 2021, 11:52 PM

Nothing beats a professionally restored gilt dial watch. Great job Phillip! Still staring constantly at my 5513 you did for me. It’s amazing how beautiful these 50+ year old watches can turn out to be in the right hands.

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7 May 2021, 07:40 AM	#1
phillip ridley 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mesa, Arizona Watch: 1971 Rolex Red Sub Posts: 555	Gunked up nasty 66' Gilt GMT with aftermarket insert brought back to life Great looking watch, imo. Attached Images __________________ phillip@ridleywatchmakers.com

7 May 2021, 08:46 AM	#7
Jackie Daytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,827	Beautiful watch! Great work. Thanks for sharing __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

7 May 2021, 08:48 AM	#8
JParm "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,572	Beautiful piece! __________________

7 May 2021, 09:18 AM	#10
77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,586	That is great work - a new lease on life and now more legit with that overhaul. Any idea what the owner will be doing with it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 May 2021, 09:41 AM	#11
springer 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,473	Very nice Phillip!!! jP __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

7 May 2021, 07:47 AM	#2
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Beautiful example. I think I’d take it even with the aftermarket insert...

7 May 2021, 07:47 AM	#3
unprdctb1e "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Tony Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 698	WOW ... Fantastic job!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 May 2021, 07:48 AM	#4
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,776	Looks great!

7 May 2021, 07:48 AM	#5
boomtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: TX Watch: 116710,116500, DJ Posts: 197	Amazing work Phillip!

7 May 2021, 08:09 AM	#6
TimeLord2 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,213	Looks great Phillip! You can definitely clone the original owner from all that gunk under the bezel.

7 May 2021, 09:03 AM	#9
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,190	Well done!

7 May 2021, 09:50 AM	#12
JustinK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Justin Location: Jupiter, FL Watch: 1530,1665,1680 Posts: 2,064	Nice dial and nice work as always Phillip!

7 May 2021, 10:19 AM	#13
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Phillip - don't you just hate opening a case and discovering bunged-up screw heads? Do you replace them or leave them? . . . . __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

7 May 2021, 10:40 AM	#14
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,467

7 May 2021, 11:02 AM	#15
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	This is awesome. Every time I see a watch restored and brought back to life, it reminds us that these are not disposable and there is something special about a watch with that kind of history, not just an investment to be flipped or kept in the safe.

7 May 2021, 11:41 AM	#16
NOPDK "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Florida Posts: 598	Awesome work! Love the final result

7 May 2021, 01:30 PM	#19
southtexas 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,795	Wow Phillip, beautiful work. And that dial is just ridiculous. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

7 May 2021, 08:27 PM	#20
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,398	Wow. So satisfying to see that transformation. Thanks for sharing. Was that corrosion as well as gunk under the bezel? It looks like it in one before photo.

7 May 2021, 11:15 PM	#21
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Incredible! Love these before and after pictures __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

8 May 2021, 02:41 AM	#23
sensui 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,471	What a beautiful dial underneath. Thanks for sharing.

8 May 2021, 03:11 AM	#24
donaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Dad's 5508 Posts: 355	simply stunning transformation! __________________

8 May 2021, 04:10 AM	#25
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,681	__________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 May 2021, 04:23 AM	#26
darrenho "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Darren Location: Orange County Posts: 223	The dial was in such a good condition even before the restoration. What a great piece!

8 May 2021, 12:27 PM	#28
wjviper 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,186	So sweet

8 May 2021, 11:40 PM	#29
joli160 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,984	Impressive, hats off to you. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

8 May 2021, 11:52 PM	#30
Tavli3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: miami Watch: GMT II 16760 Posts: 1,676	Nothing beats a professionally restored gilt dial watch. Great job Phillip! Still staring constantly at my 5513 you did for me. It’s amazing how beautiful these 50+ year old watches can turn out to be in the right hands. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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