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Jack Creeden · 3 December 2020, 12:49 PM

Hi Jack from Boston
I recently received a Bubble Back Rolex
That I am thinking of getting restored
Is there anyone I should contact to get me started?
Thanks for help in advance
Jack

Tools · 3 December 2020, 02:53 PM

There are a lot of good watchmakers who can do an excellent job of clean-up and servicing your vintage piece.

If you truly want a proper restoration, then the flock of specialists thins dramatically.

Watchmakers International (Bob Ridley) in Texas has a reputation for top quality restoration work and knows what can, and cannot, be done to maintain vintage value and looks.

interestedwatcher · 3 December 2020, 03:34 PM

Do you have any pictures? I have a 6075, they are a very cool watch.

R.W.T. · 5 December 2020, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Creeden

Hi Jack from Boston
I recently received a Bubble Back Rolex
That I am thinking of getting restored
Is there anyone I should contact to get me started?
Thanks for help in advance
Jack

I'm probably your guy here. I do a lot of them for people.
Several references here.
PM me.

Sundaydriver · 7 December 2020, 11:19 AM

R.W.T. did one for me. Top notch. 5 Stars. Did an awesome job.

southtexas · 7 December 2020, 02:21 PM

RWT is your guy for this one

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Jack Creeden · 8 December 2020, 12:25 PM

Hi it’s Jack from Boston with the Bubble Back Rolex
I have photos and let me know what is process thanks
Jack

R.W.T. · 13 February 2021, 06:19 PM

Sorry guys, I get busy and forget to check in here sometimes.

I responded to this last night and there were other bits to the thread as well that because of the glitch have disappeared...:-/

It was a pleasure to get Jack's watch up and running again after so many years!

I was able to polish out some rather nasty gouges in the original crystal. I love these original profile plexis and they are impossible to source and fit now.

This one has some slight crazing still in the light but not noticeable without a loupe and it's not really going to be testable waterproof with the Super Oyster anyway.

I was able to remove a broken case screw and one very rusty one almost without a trace. Put in 2 new screws and one new case retainer and it's mounted solid again.

Watch is running well. Love putting these back on the road.

watch-guy.com · 13 February 2021, 10:34 PM

Amazing work there squire, just incredible

The bubble back whisperer

Big congrats to Tommy and the OP

julian

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tix99us · 14 February 2021, 12:01 AM

That looks fantastic.

BigBlue1 · 14 February 2021, 12:29 AM

Awesome looking. That is a beautiful dial and set of hands.

motoikkyu · 14 February 2021, 01:32 AM

Beautiful work,R.W.T.! Is that a 3372?

R.W.T. · 14 February 2021, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoikkyu

Beautiful work,R.W.T.! Is that a 3372?

It's actually a 6015. Same idea but later actual 2 piece case with Super Oyster Crown.

3 December 2020, 12:49 PM	#1
Jack Creeden "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3	Vintage Bubble Back Rolex Hi Jack from Boston I recently received a Bubble Back Rolex That I am thinking of getting restored Is there anyone I should contact to get me started? Thanks for help in advance Jack

3 December 2020, 02:53 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	There are a lot of good watchmakers who can do an excellent job of clean-up and servicing your vintage piece. If you truly want a proper restoration, then the flock of specialists thins dramatically. Watchmakers International (Bob Ridley) in Texas has a reputation for top quality restoration work and knows what can, and cannot, be done to maintain vintage value and looks. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

7 December 2020, 02:21 PM	#6
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,764	RWT is your guy for this one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

13 February 2021, 06:19 PM	#8
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,004	Sorry guys, I get busy and forget to check in here sometimes. I responded to this last night and there were other bits to the thread as well that because of the glitch have disappeared...:-/ It was a pleasure to get Jack's watch up and running again after so many years! I was able to polish out some rather nasty gouges in the original crystal. I love these original profile plexis and they are impossible to source and fit now. This one has some slight crazing still in the light but not noticeable without a loupe and it's not really going to be testable waterproof with the Super Oyster anyway. I was able to remove a broken case screw and one very rusty one almost without a trace. Put in 2 new screws and one new case retainer and it's mounted solid again. Watch is running well. Love putting these back on the road. Attached Images

14 February 2021, 12:29 AM	#11
BigBlue1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Webmaster Location: Space Watch: it pal ! Posts: 2,956	Awesome looking. That is a beautiful dial and set of hands. __________________ " Even I don't wake up looking like Cindy Crawford". Cindy Crawford Hypochondria is the only disease I haven't got RIP Mikey

3 December 2020, 03:34 PM	#3
interestedwatcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hobart Posts: 1,030	Do you have any pictures? I have a 6075, they are a very cool watch.

7 December 2020, 11:19 AM	#5
Sundaydriver Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Watch: Seamaster, GMT II Posts: 65	R.W.T. did one for me. Top notch. 5 Stars. Did an awesome job.

8 December 2020, 12:25 PM	#7
Jack Creeden "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3	Hi it’s Jack from Boston with the Bubble Back Rolex I have photos and let me know what is process thanks Jack

13 February 2021, 10:34 PM	#9
watch-guy.com Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: United States Posts: 501	Amazing work there squire, just incredible The bubble back whisperer Big congrats to Tommy and the OP julian Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 February 2021, 12:01 AM	#10
tix99us "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Atlanta Watch: 16710,1680,16800 Posts: 55	That looks fantastic.

14 February 2021, 01:32 AM	#12
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	Beautiful work,R.W.T.! Is that a 3372? __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

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