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Farley Grudge · 29 August 2016, 12:04 AM

My mom bought my dad a Bulova for an engagement gift in 1962. My dad was a mechanic and the watch sat in a drawer for nearly 30 years. I took it a few years ago not really sure what I was going to do with it. I remember when I was a kid picking the watch up and hearing the rotor move then watching it start up. This watch is what made me fall in love with automatic watches! A few months ago I took it to my watchmaker and had him restore it. Dial refinish, relume, new crystal and strap. I was able to give the watch to my parents this past week. I think it turned out great! Like their love for each other this meager little Bulova has stood the test of time!

Watcheroo · 29 August 2016, 01:25 AM

Great of you to do that for them

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Hairdude1 · 29 August 2016, 02:47 PM

That was so nice of you, looks great

topcat30093 · 29 August 2016, 05:55 PM

Great gesture.

Wear it with pride.

MonBK · 29 August 2016, 05:57 PM

Lovely dial.

statsman · 29 August 2016, 10:37 PM

That is a terrific looking watch! Your mom had/has great taste!

Farley Grudge · 30 August 2016, 01:09 AM

Thanks guys! I think it came out great! Talked to my dad yesterday and he's loving it, that makes me happy.

TG3N · 30 August 2016, 02:02 AM

Never seen a ridged/fluted dial like that before, it's beautiful. Very thoughtful, meaningful gesture.

Of course, whilst I hope your father enjoys wearing the Bulova for many, many years to come, it's also nice that your restorative actions to save the watch will mean that in future years, you'll be able to wear it & be reminded of your parents also. A very special thing indeed.

vman · 30 August 2016, 02:51 AM

Classic!

threemonkeys · 31 August 2016, 02:10 PM

They did a spectacular job. And very nice story.

BNA/LION · 31 August 2016, 02:11 PM

Looks Great! Well done!

JohnBaker3 · 31 August 2016, 11:14 PM

Well done!!

Ticknaway · 2 September 2016, 12:45 PM

Fantastic gesture��

Ticknaway · 2 September 2016, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ticknaway

Fantastic gesture��

Supposed to be a happy face don't know what happened

Dan Pierce · 2 September 2016, 01:59 PM

Excellent results, well done!
dP

lapince · 2 September 2016, 06:29 PM

very nice

RRGHOST1 · 2 September 2016, 08:23 PM

Looks a great job you've done there.

Farley Grudge · 4 September 2016, 02:45 AM

Thanks for all the kind remarks! I can't take any credit other than finding the right watchmaker!! Unjust let him do what he does...

29 August 2016, 12:04 AM	#1
Farley Grudge "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: OKC USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 103	My dad's 1961 Bulova restoration My mom bought my dad a Bulova for an engagement gift in 1962. My dad was a mechanic and the watch sat in a drawer for nearly 30 years. I took it a few years ago not really sure what I was going to do with it. I remember when I was a kid picking the watch up and hearing the rotor move then watching it start up. This watch is what made me fall in love with automatic watches! A few months ago I took it to my watchmaker and had him restore it. Dial refinish, relume, new crystal and strap. I was able to give the watch to my parents this past week. I think it turned out great! Like their love for each other this meager little Bulova has stood the test of time!

29 August 2016, 02:47 PM	#3
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	That was so nice of you, looks great __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

29 August 2016, 05:55 PM	#4
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,459	Great gesture. Wear it with pride. __________________

31 August 2016, 02:11 PM	#11
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,650	My dad's 1961 Bulova restoration Looks Great! Well done! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

31 August 2016, 11:14 PM	#12
JohnBaker3 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: John Baker III Location: Spring,Texas Watch: 1971 Red Sub Posts: 2,222	Well done!! __________________ As I've grown older, I've learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing off everyone is a piece of cake.

29 August 2016, 01:25 AM	#2
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,927	Great of you to do that for them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 August 2016, 05:57 PM	#5
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Lovely dial.

29 August 2016, 10:37 PM	#6
statsman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 394	That is a terrific looking watch! Your mom had/has great taste!

30 August 2016, 01:09 AM	#7
Farley Grudge "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: OKC USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 103	Thanks guys! I think it came out great! Talked to my dad yesterday and he's loving it, that makes me happy.

30 August 2016, 02:02 AM	#8
TG3N "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: UK Posts: 249	Never seen a ridged/fluted dial like that before, it's beautiful. Very thoughtful, meaningful gesture. Of course, whilst I hope your father enjoys wearing the Bulova for many, many years to come, it's also nice that your restorative actions to save the watch will mean that in future years, you'll be able to wear it & be reminded of your parents also. A very special thing indeed.

30 August 2016, 02:51 AM	#9
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Classic!

31 August 2016, 02:10 PM	#10
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	They did a spectacular job. And very nice story.

2 September 2016, 12:45 PM	#13
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	Fantastic gesture��

2 September 2016, 01:59 PM	#15
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	Excellent results, well done! 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

2 September 2016, 06:29 PM	#16
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	very nice

2 September 2016, 08:23 PM	#17
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	Looks a great job you've done there. __________________ RRGHOST1

4 September 2016, 02:45 AM	#18
Farley Grudge "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: OKC USA Watch: 16710 Posts: 103	Thanks for all the kind remarks! I can't take any credit other than finding the right watchmaker!! Unjust let him do what he does...

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