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ossodiseppia · 2 March 2009, 01:54 AM

I bought this watch on Fleabay in 2000. I was pretty naive back then and didn't realize how poorly this watch bad been serviced. It's really hard to miss how crapy the dial looks, I just accepted it because I was glad to have a rose dialed Sub (mine was stolen in 1994). Thanks to this forum, I now have a little better eye.

I know to some, having the dial refurbished is blasphemous. This dial is so ugly, that I really don't have much choice. It's easy to see that an amateur tried to make it glow again.

So, I'd like to know who provides this kind of service and how good their service is. I am cost conscious, but don't mind spending a bit more to have it done right. If you have an example to share with me, I'd love to see it.

Tools · 2 March 2009, 03:23 AM

Check with Bob Ridley at Watchmakers.com......

This looks like the surrounds and hands can be cleaned out and proper Luminova re-applied.. I don't think that you want to do too much else except a good cleaning...

JPersat · 2 March 2009, 03:31 AM

Bob Ridley.....definately

ossodiseppia · 2 March 2009, 03:37 AM

Thanks for the feedback. I think it needs more than that. If you look carefully at the 12 o'clock marker, you can see what looks like a shadow or staining around it. The guy that "restored" the dial got sloppy.

JPersat · 2 March 2009, 03:38 AM

If you go on the watchmakers.com website, there is a pic of an old "pre-daytona" that he restored the dial on, it looks amazing.

onkyo · 2 March 2009, 03:50 AM

I just sent in my Rose Dial Tudor to him for service which was unbelievably never serviced before.

I will post a thread when it comes back with before and after pics. Its not going to be for a while though.

Bob told me he just got some more parts for these pieces which are hard to come by so you may want to send your watch soon.

WatchTimes · 2 March 2009, 06:07 AM

X2 on Bob!!
GREAT work and a wonderful man to talk to.

I actually felt good about giving him my money
as I knew he put his heart into the work he did/does.
Its not just about $ with him, its about passion!

ossodiseppia · 6 March 2009, 06:47 AM

WOW, I just finished an hour long phone conversation with Bob. I cannot begin to say enough nice things about him. He really has a passion and love for Rolexes. And, it's spreading through his family. One of his sons is working with him and the other will more than likely join him in the next couple of years. Bob has worked hard to create a business to support our watches.

As you can see the dial on my Tudor is pretty ugly. He may be able to do a partial restoration and save the script and logo in the center of the watch. that would be the best case. If not, he would have to redo the entire face. Either way works for me. It's just too ugly the way it is.

greekbum · 6 March 2009, 07:06 AM

Why dont you look for an original dial thats in good shape they are out there. A redial is a redial.Ive never seen 1 I was happy with.

ossodiseppia · 6 March 2009, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekbum

Why dont you look for an original dial thats in good shape they are out there. A redial is a redial.Ive never seen 1 I was happy with.

I have been keeping my eye open for one. If I see one, I would certainly pick it up.

2 March 2009, 01:54 AM	#1
ossodiseppia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Colorado Watch: Tudor Sub Posts: 95	I'd like to get my Tudor Rose Sub Dial Refurbished I bought this watch on Fleabay in 2000. I was pretty naive back then and didn't realize how poorly this watch bad been serviced. It's really hard to miss how crapy the dial looks, I just accepted it because I was glad to have a rose dialed Sub (mine was stolen in 1994). Thanks to this forum, I now have a little better eye. I know to some, having the dial refurbished is blasphemous. This dial is so ugly, that I really don't have much choice. It's easy to see that an amateur tried to make it glow again. So, I'd like to know who provides this kind of service and how good their service is. I am cost conscious, but don't mind spending a bit more to have it done right. If you have an example to share with me, I'd love to see it. Attached Images

2 March 2009, 03:23 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Check with Bob Ridley at Watchmakers.com...... This looks like the surrounds and hands can be cleaned out and proper Luminova re-applied.. I don't think that you want to do too much else except a good cleaning... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 March 2009, 03:37 AM	#4
ossodiseppia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Colorado Watch: Tudor Sub Posts: 95	Thanks for the feedback. I think it needs more than that. If you look carefully at the 12 o'clock marker, you can see what looks like a shadow or staining around it. The guy that "restored" the dial got sloppy. Attached Images

2 March 2009, 06:07 AM	#7
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	X2 on Bob!! GREAT work and a wonderful man to talk to. I actually felt good about giving him my money as I knew he put his heart into the work he did/does. Its not just about $ with him, its about passion! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

6 March 2009, 07:06 AM	#9
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	Why dont you look for an original dial thats in good shape they are out there. A redial is a redial.Ive never seen 1 I was happy with. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

2 March 2009, 03:31 AM	#3
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Bob Ridley.....definately

2 March 2009, 03:38 AM	#5
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	If you go on the watchmakers.com website, there is a pic of an old "pre-daytona" that he restored the dial on, it looks amazing.

2 March 2009, 03:50 AM	#6
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	I just sent in my Rose Dial Tudor to him for service which was unbelievably never serviced before. I will post a thread when it comes back with before and after pics. Its not going to be for a while though. Bob told me he just got some more parts for these pieces which are hard to come by so you may want to send your watch soon.

6 March 2009, 06:47 AM	#8
ossodiseppia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Colorado Watch: Tudor Sub Posts: 95	WOW, I just finished an hour long phone conversation with Bob. I cannot begin to say enough nice things about him. He really has a passion and love for Rolexes. And, it's spreading through his family. One of his sons is working with him and the other will more than likely join him in the next couple of years. Bob has worked hard to create a business to support our watches. As you can see the dial on my Tudor is pretty ugly. He may be able to do a partial restoration and save the script and logo in the center of the watch. that would be the best case. If not, he would have to redo the entire face. Either way works for me. It's just too ugly the way it is.

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