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Nicko · 30 May 2011, 05:11 AM

Before:

After:

Eric88 · 30 May 2011, 05:24 AM

It's a beauty! Nice clean up job.

HL65 · 30 May 2011, 05:25 AM

Looks nice- Happy B-Day!

spuds · 30 May 2011, 05:36 AM

Cool watch.....

But even cooler that you're back Steve mate.

Nicko · 30 May 2011, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

Cool watch.....

But even cooler that you're back Steve mate.

Thanks Dan, that means a lot.

RRGHOST1 · 30 May 2011, 05:45 AM

Looks good to me.

Paul · 30 May 2011, 06:16 AM

... please PM me if your old hands are available.

I plan to use this dial (believe it or not) and your old hands might work well for me

rustedmetal · 30 May 2011, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Needham

... please PM me if your old hands are available.

I plan to use this dial (believe it or not) and your old hands might work well for me

Wow! Those would be a great match.

Nicko · 4 June 2011, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Needham

... please PM me if your old hands are available.

I plan to use this dial (believe it or not) and your old hands might work well for me

I tried to PM but having problems. Email me at [email protected]

gsd119 · 30 May 2011, 06:54 AM

Were you able to save the crystal by buffing it out?

Beaumont Miller II · 30 May 2011, 07:18 AM

That watch is a true stunner. Gotta love a meters first 5513. Congratulations.

onkyo · 30 May 2011, 07:34 AM

Wonderful job Steve ...

Can you tell us exactly what was done and what was changed out/remained untouched??

SubKing · 30 May 2011, 07:39 AM

Looks beautiful, Where on earth did you find such a beautiful pair of replacement hands with such great color.

Love the before and after shots.

wear it and enjoy in the best of health.

Rickster · 30 May 2011, 09:07 AM

[QUOTE=SubKing;2529955]Looks beautiful, Where on earth did you find such a beautiful pair of replacement hands with such great color.

X2 - I was just thinking the same thing.

I'd love to hear what all was done

Racer X · 30 May 2011, 09:26 AM

Good job -- looks great!

Chris B · 30 May 2011, 07:55 AM

Great shots

Frogman4me · 30 May 2011, 08:23 AM

Back to life, congrats!

Grumpy Badger · 30 May 2011, 08:35 AM

Very cool! Do you plan to source a pearl for the bezel or just leave it as is?

etp095 · 30 May 2011, 09:31 AM

Great looking vintage sub,very nice transformation.

Subexplorer · 30 May 2011, 12:22 PM

Lovely watch Nicko!! Enjoy it in good health pal!
Kind regards, Abel.

Nicko · 30 May 2011, 05:15 PM

Well guys, I didn't do too much to it, it's a one owner watch that I believe was never serviced that I picked up from a fellow on VRF, it's never been polished so that's what made me decide to pick this one up. I got the watch and it was in not too great shape so I did a little cleaning myself. I popped off the bezel and took off what appeared to be 45 years of encrusted crud underneath. The previous owner decided to fill the pearl hole with what looked like silicone, so I cleaned it all up. I sourced a set of hands which were from another 5513 and the match is pretty good, not perfect as the tone is a bit off but the best I could find. I also sourced a pearl which should be here shortly. Apart from that I sent it to my watchmaker to get the hands installed and polish out the original superdome. I had him put a new gasket on it but didn't get it serviced or pressure tested since I want to get a dry test done and he hasn't got the machine. I opted not to have the service done on it quite yet and plan to have one done in the fall when he has less work. My watchmaker said the movement is fantastic and running great from what he can tell. I have timed it and it's about +/- 2 sec a week! The bracelet is a nice NOS C & I riveted which I picked up that still had the original 12 links and was never put on a watch before. All in all it's a great piece. Thanks for the comments guys.

Racer X · 31 May 2011, 02:39 AM

Nicko, what serial number range is the watch?

Nicko · 2 June 2011, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer X

Nicko, what serial number range is the watch?

Sorry Dave, I missed this post, it's a 1.5 mil

Johny · 2 June 2011, 10:46 PM

lovely new watch steve.

springer · 31 May 2011, 03:09 AM

Nicko, that is a great piece. Enjoy!

Sherwooddavid · 2 June 2011, 11:22 PM

Nice looking Sub.Congrats.

Michael M. · 2 June 2011, 11:47 PM

Great to have you back Nicko! Very cool sub, congrats!

KarlFr · 3 June 2011, 03:47 AM

Wow, very nice transformation NIcko!!

rfknauss · 3 June 2011, 07:05 AM

Very nice Sub Nicko ..... and beautiful pics!

Nicko · 21 June 2011, 07:54 AM

Now sporting a nice new pearl!

30 May 2011, 05:11 AM	#1
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Thought you might want to see my latest Sub. Before: After:

30 May 2011, 05:25 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Looks nice- Happy B-Day! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

30 May 2011, 05:36 AM	#4
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Cool watch..... But even cooler that you're back Steve mate. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

30 May 2011, 06:16 AM	#7
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	That's a splendid end result Nicko and .... ... please PM me if your old hands are available. I plan to use this dial (believe it or not) and your old hands might work well for me Attached Images

30 May 2011, 07:18 AM	#11
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	That watch is a true stunner. Gotta love a meters first 5513. Congratulations. __________________

30 May 2011, 05:24 AM	#2
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	It's a beauty! Nice clean up job.

30 May 2011, 05:45 AM	#6
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Looks good to me.

30 May 2011, 06:54 AM	#10
gsd119 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Karl Pruetzel Location: IUNA Watch: Patek Posts: 58	Were you able to save the crystal by buffing it out?

30 May 2011, 07:34 AM	#12
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Wonderful job Steve ... Can you tell us exactly what was done and what was changed out/remained untouched??

30 May 2011, 07:39 AM	#13
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	Looks beautiful, Where on earth did you find such a beautiful pair of replacement hands with such great color. Love the before and after shots. wear it and enjoy in the best of health.

30 May 2011, 09:07 AM	#14
Rickster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: London, Ont. Posts: 666	[QUOTE=SubKing;2529955]Looks beautiful, Where on earth did you find such a beautiful pair of replacement hands with such great color. X2 - I was just thinking the same thing. I'd love to hear what all was done

30 May 2011, 09:26 AM	#15
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Good job -- looks great!

30 May 2011, 07:55 AM	#16
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Great shots

30 May 2011, 08:23 AM	#17
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Back to life, congrats!

30 May 2011, 08:35 AM	#18
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Very cool! Do you plan to source a pearl for the bezel or just leave it as is? __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

30 May 2011, 09:31 AM	#19
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	Great looking vintage sub,very nice transformation. __________________ 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)

30 May 2011, 12:22 PM	#20
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Lovely watch Nicko!! Enjoy it in good health pal! Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

30 May 2011, 05:15 PM	#21
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Well guys, I didn't do too much to it, it's a one owner watch that I believe was never serviced that I picked up from a fellow on VRF, it's never been polished so that's what made me decide to pick this one up. I got the watch and it was in not too great shape so I did a little cleaning myself. I popped off the bezel and took off what appeared to be 45 years of encrusted crud underneath. The previous owner decided to fill the pearl hole with what looked like silicone, so I cleaned it all up. I sourced a set of hands which were from another 5513 and the match is pretty good, not perfect as the tone is a bit off but the best I could find. I also sourced a pearl which should be here shortly. Apart from that I sent it to my watchmaker to get the hands installed and polish out the original superdome. I had him put a new gasket on it but didn't get it serviced or pressure tested since I want to get a dry test done and he hasn't got the machine. I opted not to have the service done on it quite yet and plan to have one done in the fall when he has less work. My watchmaker said the movement is fantastic and running great from what he can tell. I have timed it and it's about +/- 2 sec a week! The bracelet is a nice NOS C & I riveted which I picked up that still had the original 12 links and was never put on a watch before. All in all it's a great piece. Thanks for the comments guys.

31 May 2011, 02:39 AM	#22
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Nicko, what serial number range is the watch?

2 June 2011, 10:46 PM	#24
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	lovely new watch steve. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

31 May 2011, 03:09 AM	#25
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Nicko, that is a great piece. Enjoy! __________________ 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.

2 June 2011, 11:22 PM	#26
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	Nice looking Sub.Congrats.

2 June 2011, 11:47 PM	#27
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Great to have you back Nicko! Very cool sub, congrats!

3 June 2011, 03:47 AM	#28
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Wow, very nice transformation NIcko!!

3 June 2011, 07:05 AM	#29
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Very nice Sub Nicko ..... and beautiful pics! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

21 June 2011, 07:54 AM	#30
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Now sporting a nice new pearl!

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