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HRPinDC · 12 February 2013, 12:12 PM

The time has finally arrived to send my 6536-1 to Mr. Ridley for the attention it so rightly deserves. It's just so darn hard to let it go, even if it is for just a couple of months. Anyway, if any of you have pictures of your 6536 to tide me over and show me the pot at the end of the rainbow I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

Renoir · 12 February 2013, 12:14 PM

What a gorgeous piece, no wonder it was hard to part with. The results will certainly be worth it!

Widows Son · 12 February 2013, 12:17 PM

She"ll come back from the hospital like new!!!!

drockadam · 12 February 2013, 12:25 PM

Oh my god, that thing is gorgeous....

simplerolex · 12 February 2013, 12:55 PM

Oh wow, what a stunning timepiece!!!

HRPinDC · 12 February 2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Widows Son

She"ll come back from the hospital like new!!!!

Hopefully not too new, just ticking!

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Originally Posted by drockadam

Oh my god, that thing is gorgeous....

Thanks much, I can't wait to see it when it's all done.

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Originally Posted by simplerolex

Oh wow, what a stunning timepiece!!!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by Renoir

What a gorgeous piece, no wonder it was hard to part with. The results will certainly be worth it!

Thank you! I am sure it will be worth it, but none-the-less it's tough.

therolexguy · 12 February 2013, 01:06 PM

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I've got to send mine in too. It's a project watch that needs a new dial or a redial. Can't wait to see yours when it gets back.

HRPinDC · 13 February 2013, 12:00 AM

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I've got to send mine in too. It's a project watch that needs a new dial or a redial. Can't wait to see yours when it gets back.

Thank for the wrist shot, I can't wait to take a few of those. Your dial looks nice from that picture. Why do you want a new one?

Alcan · 16 February 2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by therolexguy

It's a project watch that needs a new dial or a redial.

Maybe not, here are before and after pix from a dial repair project Bob did a while ago. Its not perfect, but its still mostly original:

JohnBoy · 12 February 2013, 03:40 PM

Wow! Nice looking old Subs!

Thanks for sharing the pics. I'm sure that Bob will treat them well and make them right!

Vincent65 · 12 February 2013, 05:14 PM

very nice - why are you sending him a leather strap with it, though!?

HRPinDC · 13 February 2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnBoy

Wow! Nice looking old Subs!

Thanks for sharing the pics. I'm sure that Bob will treat them well and make them right!

Thank you! I know it will be in good hands, I just don't like having it out of mine... Honestly it's the shipping part that makes me most nervous/

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

very nice - why are you sending him a leather strap with it, though!?

Thanks! I don't have a bracelet for it, a 7206 is next on my list. I got the leather strap which I really like from Jedly, and figured Bob could put a buckle and spring bars on while he had it.

nick c · 13 February 2013, 12:08 AM

Love it

HRV · 13 February 2013, 12:07 AM

Can't wait to see the finished result

Dan Pierce · 13 February 2013, 12:09 AM

It's in the best of hands. I've shipped to and from Bob many times without incident.
dP

HRPinDC · 13 February 2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

It's in the best of hands. I've shipped to and from Bob many times without incident.
dP

Thanks Dan, that's comforting to know. Although I won't be at ease until I hear that it's arrived safely tomorrow morning. You may also be happy to know that I just received a Maratec regimental strap for it. I can't wait to see what they look like together.

Vincent65 · 13 February 2013, 03:44 AM

Cool - looking forward to seeing it back again!

Frogman4me · 13 February 2013, 04:28 AM

It will be worth the wait and should return to ready to wear.
Great piece :)

HRPinDC · 13 February 2013, 09:43 AM

Thanks everyone, I knew that I would find sympathetic ears here. My wife thinks I'm a big baby. I will keep you all updated as I receive those really cool pictures that Bob sends along and of course the finished results.

HRPinDC · 15 February 2013, 01:30 PM

Yay, she made it. I had a great conversation with Bob yesterday, he is clearly passionate about what he does. It is refreshing to work with a true craftsman who takes such pride in his work. I know she's in great hands. The only thing I'm nervous about is stabilizing the hands. Here are a few pix. Now comes the waiting....

RC2 · 15 February 2013, 01:38 PM

He is a true professional. It will be aok

Stoner319 · 15 February 2013, 03:45 PM

Nice

topcat30093 · 15 February 2013, 05:02 PM

If I may ask.
What is Mr Ridley's remit?
Is he purely to concentrate on just the movement or have you asked him to look at anything particular?

Regards
Tony

HRPinDC · 16 February 2013, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by topcat30093

If I may ask.
What is Mr Ridley's remit?
Is he purely to concentrate on just the movement or have you asked him to look at anything particular?

Regards
Tony

I asked him mostly to focus on the movement and seal integrity. I want to keep the watch as original as possible, consistent with maintaining it's history and value while getting it working and to preserve it for the next generation of my family.

Renoir · 16 February 2013, 05:25 AM

You're going to be very happy with the results!

vintagewaferthin · 16 February 2013, 10:26 AM

You will definatly be very satisfied with Bobs work.

HL65 · 16 February 2013, 11:21 AM

Very nice and look forward to the after shots! Cheers,

HRPinDC · 18 February 2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Very nice and look forward to the after shots! Cheers,

Thanks Ken, I will keep updating as I get more pix from Bob.

rain_maker · 17 February 2013, 03:40 AM

I know the feeling ... My Tudor Snowflake is in with Bob for some TLC as well :-(
I one it will come back in great shape and absence makes the heart grown fonder.
Are you getting the hands stabilized too?

HRPinDC · 18 February 2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rain_maker

I know the feeling ... My Tudor Snowflake is in with Bob for some TLC as well :-(
I one it will come back in great shape and absence makes the heart grown fonder.
Are you getting the hands stabilized too?

I was already fond of that thing, I can't imagine being even fonder...This is sort of like a prison sentence, how long's yours been in for?

Yes, I am getting the hands stabilized, that's the part that's making me the most nervous. But, in Bob I trust. Best of luck with your Snowflake, I can't wait to see pictures!

12 February 2013, 12:12 PM	#1
HRPinDC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 152	Hard to say goodbye The time has finally arrived to send my 6536-1 to Mr. Ridley for the attention it so rightly deserves. It's just so darn hard to let it go, even if it is for just a couple of months. Anyway, if any of you have pictures of your 6536 to tide me over and show me the pot at the end of the rainbow I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks Attached Images

13 February 2013, 12:09 AM	#15
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	It's in the best of hands. I've shipped to and from Bob many times without incident. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

15 February 2013, 01:30 PM	#20
HRPinDC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 152	Yay, she made it. I had a great conversation with Bob yesterday, he is clearly passionate about what he does. It is refreshing to work with a true craftsman who takes such pride in his work. I know she's in great hands. The only thing I'm nervous about is stabilizing the hands. Here are a few pix. Now comes the waiting.... Attached Images

15 February 2013, 01:38 PM	#21
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	He is a true professional. It will be aok __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

15 February 2013, 05:02 PM	#23
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	If I may ask. What is Mr Ridley's remit? Is he purely to concentrate on just the movement or have you asked him to look at anything particular? Regards Tony __________________

12 February 2013, 12:14 PM	#2
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	What a gorgeous piece, no wonder it was hard to part with. The results will certainly be worth it!

12 February 2013, 12:17 PM	#3
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,564	She"ll come back from the hospital like new!!!!

12 February 2013, 12:25 PM	#4
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Oh my god, that thing is gorgeous....

12 February 2013, 12:55 PM	#5
simplerolex Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Houston, TX Watch: Milsub 5513/5517 Posts: 143	Oh wow, what a stunning timepiece!!!

12 February 2013, 01:06 PM	#7
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	I've got to send mine in too. It's a project watch that needs a new dial or a redial. Can't wait to see yours when it gets back.

12 February 2013, 03:40 PM	#10
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	Wow! Nice looking old Subs! Thanks for sharing the pics. I'm sure that Bob will treat them well and make them right!

12 February 2013, 05:14 PM	#11
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	very nice - why are you sending him a leather strap with it, though!?

13 February 2013, 12:08 AM	#13
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Love it

13 February 2013, 12:07 AM	#14
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Can't wait to see the finished result

13 February 2013, 03:44 AM	#17
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Cool - looking forward to seeing it back again!

13 February 2013, 04:28 AM	#18
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	It will be worth the wait and should return to ready to wear. Great piece :)

13 February 2013, 09:43 AM	#19
HRPinDC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 152	Thanks everyone, I knew that I would find sympathetic ears here. My wife thinks I'm a big baby. I will keep you all updated as I receive those really cool pictures that Bob sends along and of course the finished results.

15 February 2013, 03:45 PM	#22
Stoner319 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: ing You Sleep Posts: 379	Nice

16 February 2013, 05:25 AM	#25
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	You're going to be very happy with the results!

16 February 2013, 10:26 AM	#26
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	You will definatly be very satisfied with Bobs work.

16 February 2013, 11:21 AM	#27
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,010	Very nice and look forward to the after shots! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 February 2013, 03:40 AM	#29
rain_maker Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: Boston Watch: 5513 Posts: 201	I know the feeling ... My Tudor Snowflake is in with Bob for some TLC as well :-( I one it will come back in great shape and absence makes the heart grown fonder. Are you getting the hands stabilized too?

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