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4 January 2015, 02:47 AM | #1 |
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1964 Tudor Sub Restoration...... (pic heavy)
So I purchased this 1964 Tudor Submariner 7928 calibre T.390 back in January 2014.
A little rough scratched and cracked crystal, broken and incorrect bracelet, broken crown wheel and not working. Its now back from restoration and looking stunning. Repaired crown wheel, new crystal and serviced. Being as the bracelet is broken and incorrect for this reference, I've decided to not repair it and source the correct riveted bracelet. At the moment I have it on a Hirsch 'James' strap. But have a few different strap options and have just ordered a couple of others. Let me know what you think. Before and after pictures, and a couple of wrist shots of course....
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4 January 2015, 03:07 AM | #2 |
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Great restoration job and really nice pics. I especially like the dome shot with the upended Rolex logo reflecting off the side of the case
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4 January 2015, 03:19 AM | #3 |
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Beautiful! Super watch!
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4 January 2015, 03:32 AM | #4 |
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Great watch and a great restoration !!
If the bracelet is original to the watch, don't forget about Michael Young over in Hong Kong; I'm sure he could refurbish it back to awesome... http://www.classicwatchrepair.com/ Many of these early Tudors came with either a Rolex OR Tudor bands and crowns...
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4 January 2015, 07:18 AM | #5 |
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Thats a beauty. Congrats on the restore
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4 January 2015, 07:25 AM | #6 |
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Love that dial. Great job on the restoration
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4 January 2015, 07:34 AM | #7 |
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great transformation
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4 January 2015, 07:36 AM | #8 |
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Great dial and hand set... Resto came out very nice.
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4 January 2015, 07:43 AM | #9 |
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Great restoration. The dial looks great.
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4 January 2015, 08:09 AM | #10 |
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SHWR in London U.K did the work.
Really pleased with how its turned out and their service was great.
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Thanks for the heads up on Michael Young though.
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4 January 2015, 08:14 AM | #12 |
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4 January 2015, 09:54 AM | #13 |
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Excellent restor my friend! Congrats she looks great! Black and cream Nato looks great on the watch!
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4 January 2015, 09:59 AM | #14 |
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Very nice, congrats
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4 January 2015, 11:23 AM | #15 |
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Looks very nice.
While I was getting my bracelet lengthened I wore this leather strap from DaLuca Straps. I had him punch only 5 holes: |
4 January 2015, 12:40 PM | #16 |
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Great job looks great
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Beautiful watch, bulang and sons brown vintage strap would really pop on that watch
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4 January 2015, 02:14 PM | #18 |
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Wow. Looks great on nato #1!
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Amazing work
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5 January 2015, 08:11 PM | #20 |
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nice work !
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5 January 2015, 10:38 PM | #21 |
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good job - looks great
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Nice work
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6 January 2015, 05:34 AM | #23 |
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Great job, looks great. Enjoy
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6 January 2015, 09:11 AM | #24 |
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Beautiful restoration
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Stunning piece.
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Wow, kudos to you fir bringing that wonderful timepiece back to life!
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8 January 2015, 11:12 PM | #27 |
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Amazing!
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