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Pentajohn · 14 February 2014, 04:09 AM

I’m here to add my voice to the choir of praise for Mr. Bob Ridley.

For some background: My father gave me my grandfather’s watch as a Christmas present several years back. It consistently lost several minutes per hour and was missing its second hand so it spent a lot of time locked away. Recently I decided to do some research on the watch and found that I was the proud owner of a Rolex 8171 Padellone in stainless steel.

My search for someone who could repair/appraise the watch brought me originally to the local authorized Rolex dealer. They sent it to their watch technician and he told them that it was too old for him to be locally serviced but I could send it to New York and it would likely go from there to Geneva.

Rather than send it off, I took my watch home and looked online. There I found RF and the many glowing reviews for Bob. I sent him an email and I received a response from Barbara who arranged a time for Bob and I to speak.

When you talk to Bob, you immediately discover his passion for watches. Coupled with his peerless reputation from the forums, I knew right away he was the right person for my situation.

Bob told me that not only would he be able to make the watch run accurately again, but he felt confident that he could either find a replacement second hand or have a new one crafted.

I just received updated photos of the face from him with a new second hand and I am extremely pleased with its appearance.

I hope you all enjoy the photos.

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Tools · 14 February 2014, 06:15 AM

Looking good.

Bob does some outstanding work !!

JerimiahLee · 14 February 2014, 06:58 AM

Looks great, thanks for sharing. All I hear is great things about Bob and his craftsmanship.

Cc1966 · 14 February 2014, 07:13 AM

This one's going to be nice....

Furbo · 14 February 2014, 07:36 AM

Thats a very nice watch :P

skprd13 · 14 February 2014, 03:01 PM

Right on cannot wait to see future pics of the finished watch! I am sure it will be amazing!

Lgear080 · 14 February 2014, 04:44 PM

Wow. Stunning watch, great family history, and a proper refurb.
This has the makings of an awesome thread :)

Looking forward to the end result.

14 February 2014, 04:09 AM	#1
Pentajohn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 4	Rolex 8171 Padellone Repair I’m here to add my voice to the choir of praise for Mr. Bob Ridley. For some background: My father gave me my grandfather’s watch as a Christmas present several years back. It consistently lost several minutes per hour and was missing its second hand so it spent a lot of time locked away. Recently I decided to do some research on the watch and found that I was the proud owner of a Rolex 8171 Padellone in stainless steel. My search for someone who could repair/appraise the watch brought me originally to the local authorized Rolex dealer. They sent it to their watch technician and he told them that it was too old for him to be locally serviced but I could send it to New York and it would likely go from there to Geneva. Rather than send it off, I took my watch home and looked online. There I found RF and the many glowing reviews for Bob. I sent him an email and I received a response from Barbara who arranged a time for Bob and I to speak. When you talk to Bob, you immediately discover his passion for watches. Coupled with his peerless reputation from the forums, I knew right away he was the right person for my situation. Bob told me that not only would he be able to make the watch run accurately again, but he felt confident that he could either find a replacement second hand or have a new one crafted. I just received updated photos of the face from him with a new second hand and I am extremely pleased with its appearance. I hope you all enjoy the photos. Before: Case back Opened: Movement: Front: New second hand:

14 February 2014, 06:15 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Looking good. Bob does some outstanding work !! __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 February 2014, 07:13 AM	#4
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	This one's going to be nice.... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

14 February 2014, 06:58 AM	#3
JerimiahLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jerimiah Location: NYC Watch: 5513 Meters 1st Posts: 669	Looks great, thanks for sharing. All I hear is great things about Bob and his craftsmanship.

14 February 2014, 07:36 AM	#5
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	Thats a very nice watch :P

14 February 2014, 03:01 PM	#6
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Right on cannot wait to see future pics of the finished watch! I am sure it will be amazing!

14 February 2014, 04:44 PM	#7
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Wow. Stunning watch, great family history, and a proper refurb. This has the makings of an awesome thread :) Looking forward to the end result.

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