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phillip ridley · 20 January 2018, 03:17 AM

!961 Exclamation point Radium dial...what else can I say...?

Will add more photos as I go through the service and let's see if I can get the correct period crystal.

roh123 · 20 January 2018, 03:38 AM

Looks like a very pretty watch.

Shame with the hand drag. Something you could do about that?

btinl · 20 January 2018, 03:43 AM

Wow, that one looks amazing!

phillip ridley · 20 January 2018, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by roh123

Looks like a very pretty watch.

Shame with the hand drag. Something you could do about that?

He asked me the same question and imo, I would be a fool to attempt to smooth it out or clear it up. Even though I am here to serve others, with a watch like this, too many things could go in the wrong direction.

roh123 · 20 January 2018, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by phillip ridley

He asked me the same question and imo, I would be a fool to attempt to smooth it out or clear it up. Even though I am here to serve others, with a watch like this, too many things could go in the wrong direction.

Agreed. I’ve heard stories of watchmakers being able to polish it out somehow. You never know these days..

FTX I · 20 January 2018, 04:21 AM

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

phillip ridley · 20 January 2018, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by roh123

Agreed. I’ve heard stories of watchmakers being able to polish it out somehow. You never know these days..

sensui · 20 January 2018, 04:41 AM

Amazing watch, thanks for sharing....wow @ that case being preserved like that after all these years.

datejust24 · 21 January 2018, 01:38 PM

Beautiful example thanks for sharing...looking forward to the additional pics

Boaters · 21 January 2018, 02:23 PM

What a beauty!

007Sub · 21 January 2018, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillip ridley

He asked me the same question and imo, I would be a fool to attempt to smooth it out or clear it up. Even though I am here to serve others, with a watch like this, too many things could go in the wrong direction.

perhaps a light touch with some premium rodico?

Dr.Smellody · 21 January 2018, 03:53 PM

Wow! Super watch.

crowncollection · 21 January 2018, 10:14 PM

Nice piece indeed

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thomaspp · 21 January 2018, 11:22 PM

Nice watch!

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1William · 21 January 2018, 11:25 PM

Congratulations.

phillip ridley · 22 January 2018, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 007Sub

perhaps a light touch with some premium rodico?

Premium rodico is great for little topical debree, however, since the hour hand rubbed through the clear laquer finish, rodico would not do much. Also, as I mentioned, the RISK of possible damage out weights the "good" that might come of it.

roh123 · 22 January 2018, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillip ridley

Premium rodico is great for little topical debree, however, since the hour hand rubbed through the clear laquer finish, rodico would not do much. Also, as I mentioned, the RISK of possible damage out weights the "good" that might come of it.

I heard zapon might do the trick. Of course not a simple job but I heard people being able to restore scratches on lacquer this way.

007Sub · 22 January 2018, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillip ridley

Premium rodico is great for little topical debree, however, since the hour hand rubbed through the clear laquer finish, rodico would not do much. Also, as I mentioned, the RISK of possible damage out weights the "good" that might come of it.

Agreed. Risks outweighs benefits.

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waspy1 · 22 January 2018, 05:05 PM

What’s your opinion on the minute hand? Looks too long, no?

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phillip ridley · 23 January 2018, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by waspy1

What’s your opinion on the minute hand? Looks too long, no?

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Agreed.

Frogman4me · 23 January 2018, 04:04 AM

In love with that insert :)

fmc000 · 23 January 2018, 08:15 PM

I thought that the general consensus was that the exclamation point was used during the transition period between Radium and Tritium and therefore that dial should not be Radium.

phillip ridley · 24 January 2018, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fmc000

I thought that the general consensus was that the exclamation point was used during the transition period between Radium and Tritium and therefore that dial should not be Radium.

Actually, the Exclamation point is to reference the fact that the levels of Radium have been regulated per Atomic Energy Commission regulations.

yannis · 24 January 2018, 03:13 AM

Beautiful!!

fmc000 · 24 January 2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by phillip ridley

Actually, the Exclamation point is to reference the fact that the levels of Radium have been regulated per Atomic Energy Commission regulations.

Thank you.

onioncrown · 25 January 2018, 01:09 AM

Looks really good! Congrats!

007Sub · 25 January 2018, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by phillip ridley

Actually, the Exclamation point is to reference the fact that the levels of Radium have been regulated per Atomic Energy Commission regulations.

Exactly. Radium in there just lower levels. If memory serves, 1962 was the only year of exclamation points, then they moved to trit.

linesiders · 28 January 2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 007Sub

Exactly. Radium in there just lower levels. If memory serves, 1962 was the only year of exclamation points, then they moved to trit.

I would love to see some docs on that - radium in lower levels.

Tudor can have ! on 61-63, and it is Tritium (though higher than 25 or 15 as in Tudor's case).

I have a 61 Tudor PCG that puts out about 4x stronger than the background radiation today but a sliver compared to some Radium stuff.

phillip ridley · 10 February 2018, 07:48 AM

After photos of this beautiful 5513

emersm · 10 February 2018, 07:55 AM

Well done, Phillip!

20 January 2018, 03:17 AM	#1
phillip ridley 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mesa, Arizona Watch: 1971 Rolex Red Sub Posts: 555	Incoming 5512 Exclamation point repair !961 Exclamation point Radium dial...what else can I say...? Will add more photos as I go through the service and let's see if I can get the correct period crystal. Attached Images

21 January 2018, 10:14 PM	#13
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Nice piece indeed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

21 January 2018, 11:22 PM	#14
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Nice watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

24 January 2018, 03:13 AM	#24
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25 January 2018, 01:09 AM	#26
onioncrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Sam Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Oyster Perp Posts: 74	Looks really good! Congrats! __________________ Cheers, Sam @onioncrown

20 January 2018, 03:38 AM	#2
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Looks like a very pretty watch. Shame with the hand drag. Something you could do about that?

20 January 2018, 03:43 AM	#3
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,973	Wow, that one looks amazing!

20 January 2018, 04:21 AM	#6
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

20 January 2018, 04:41 AM	#8
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Amazing watch, thanks for sharing....wow @ that case being preserved like that after all these years.

21 January 2018, 01:38 PM	#9
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Beautiful example thanks for sharing...looking forward to the additional pics

21 January 2018, 02:23 PM	#10
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	What a beauty!

21 January 2018, 03:53 PM	#12
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,417	Wow! Super watch.

21 January 2018, 11:25 PM	#15
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Congratulations.

22 January 2018, 05:05 PM	#19
waspy1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Home! Posts: 1,259	What’s your opinion on the minute hand? Looks too long, no? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 January 2018, 04:04 AM	#21
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	In love with that insert :)

23 January 2018, 08:15 PM	#22
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	I thought that the general consensus was that the exclamation point was used during the transition period between Radium and Tritium and therefore that dial should not be Radium.

10 February 2018, 07:48 AM	#29
phillip ridley 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mesa, Arizona Watch: 1971 Rolex Red Sub Posts: 555	After photos of this beautiful 5513 Attached Images

10 February 2018, 07:55 AM	#30
emersm 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,542	Well done, Phillip!

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