ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

badsmac · 29 January 2008, 03:27 PM

Awesome story & pics.

I can't understand though why an individual can do this kind of work with these results but ROLEX will not. We know they have the ability and resources so why wouldn't they want to do it and make $2k themselves.

JBat · 29 January 2008, 03:40 PM

Thanks for sharing that great story! Your watch looks fantastic! Bob did a marvelous job!

Enjoy it for many years.

Cyberpipm2000 · 29 January 2008, 04:41 PM

how did he fix the clasp? are all of the parts the same original parts on the watch that bob just restored? or are they vintage parts from a different watch that were in better shape? Like the hands and the clasp ect... because i would not know how you can fix a clasp with damage like that without replacing it.

paleozoic01 · 30 January 2008, 03:24 AM

Everything is original on the clasp...They had it laser welded (Which was the biggest ticket item). The one condition I gave Bob was to keep as much as possible original..the only things that are not original are the: Bezel insert- (for some reason the bezel was cut (?) from the center,sometime in the watches history so it didnt fit against the crystal), The Crystal- had a crack which prevented water proofing, the crown which was worn and also prevented water-proofing, and the lumin on the hands (and I think he used some of the original lumin that was flaking off in the new lumin....becuase the color match to the dial is unbelievable) ...and Bob was gracious enough to send me all the original pieces that were replaced back for prosperity sake!

mestreaudi · 30 January 2008, 03:37 AM

Just Fantastic!!!!!!

kcmo · 30 January 2008, 03:41 AM

Incredible restoration....congrats!

xf384c · 30 January 2008, 03:48 AM

USD$2000 to restore a watch like that, and to that condition was worth every penny.
Great job Bob.

jfishe08 · 30 January 2008, 04:05 AM

Enjoy!!!

unclesallie · 30 January 2008, 06:32 AM

that story and subsequent(no pun intended) restoration is amazing. congratulations!

if you can send me the name and contact info for the restorer, by pm if you are not allowed to post it here(not sure of the rules on that).
best,
dan

TempoKing · 30 January 2008, 07:07 AM

... I hear many of you saying how much, how much..?
Dear Joshua
This a wonderfull watch and you are lucky to own it..
Now all among us that want to know how much ..?
Ideally I will pay 4.000 as is ....
and 8.000 with the addition of some minor details that are needed such as
the bracelet-ends 20mm instead of 19mm, the bezel insert short minute markers
instead of long between 0 and 15 and original box with papers.
Enjoy it
Anastasios

Welshwatchman · 30 January 2008, 07:10 AM

I can bet you my house that the seller will not part with this stunner for $4k.

What an outstanding renovation.

Spark · 30 January 2008, 07:28 AM

Bloody Marvelous

TempoKing · 30 January 2008, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I can bet you my house that the seller will not part with this stunner for $4k.

What an outstanding renovation.

Let's say Joshua wanted to sell this beatiful 5512

W H A T W I L L Y O U H A V E P A I D...?

It will be interesting to see what do you think that this Rolex is worth.
But make sure you mean it, because ...lol....I might have one for sale !!
Best regards
Anastasios

paleozoic01 · 30 January 2008, 07:45 AM

4K or 40K...no difference....you cant put a monitary value on a family heirloom... I think if my father did I might not have it today...but for auguments sake I have it insured for
11K.....

TempoKing · 30 January 2008, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paleozoic01

4K or 40K...no difference....you cant put a monitary value on a family heirloom... I think if my father did I might not have it today...but for auguments sake I have it insured for
11K.....

Must be because of the 200 meters first before the feet !

nwhitmire · 30 January 2008, 08:10 AM

Tha's amazing. I'd love to talk to or contact "Bob Ridley" I have an old 18K Rolex Datejust that needs some repair to the band. It was passed to me after my grandfater passed away about 15 years ago. I am afraid to wear it because of the state of the band.

I recently purchased a SS Sub/Date that I wear every day but would love to have the gold watch fixed up so I can wear it as a dressy watch.

Thanks for the post this gives me hope that it can be repaired and not just replaced.

mike · 30 January 2008, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nwhitmire

Tha's amazing. I'd love to talk to or contact "Bob Ridley" I have an old 18K Rolex Datejust that needs some repair to the band. It was passed to me after my grandfater passed away about 15 years ago. I am afraid to wear it because of the state of the band.

I recently purchased a SS Sub/Date that I wear every day but would love to have the gold watch fixed up so I can wear it as a dressy watch.

Thanks for the post this gives me hope that it can be repaired and not just replaced.

Here you go,

http://www.watchmakers.com/index.html

paleozoic01 · 30 January 2008, 09:16 AM

I've gotten a few PM's for Bob's info...everything you need is found on his website... not sure if I can post his info here but just google "watchmakers international"....

frostie · 30 January 2008, 09:29 AM

It looks really nice

TempoKing · 30 January 2008, 11:28 AM

Late 1960s Rolex Reference 5512, Change of dial color from gold to white.
Out of production around 1972, movement 1560, Bracelet 20mm rivetted.

Ronnie Rolex · 30 January 2008, 02:48 PM

Boy, price would be no object for me to restore if my dad could have afforded a Rolex in his time.

ezmoney46 · 30 January 2008, 03:57 PM

one word... AWESOME!

30 January 2008, 03:37 AM	#5
mestreaudi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Rafael Location: Brazil Posts: 65	Just Fantastic!!!!!! __________________

30 January 2008, 07:10 AM	#11
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I can bet you my house that the seller will not part with this stunner for $4k. What an outstanding renovation. __________________ ..33

30 January 2008, 09:29 AM	#19
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	It looks really nice __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

29 January 2008, 03:27 PM	#1
badsmac Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Mansfield,TX Watch: Rolex SS Sub Posts: 480	Awesome story & pics. I can't understand though why an individual can do this kind of work with these results but ROLEX will not. We know they have the ability and resources so why wouldn't they want to do it and make $2k themselves.

29 January 2008, 03:40 PM	#2
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Thanks for sharing that great story! Your watch looks fantastic! Bob did a marvelous job! Enjoy it for many years.

29 January 2008, 04:41 PM	#3
Cyberpipm2000 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: JD Location: chicago Watch: Bluesy Posts: 107	how did he fix the clasp? are all of the parts the same original parts on the watch that bob just restored? or are they vintage parts from a different watch that were in better shape? Like the hands and the clasp ect... because i would not know how you can fix a clasp with damage like that without replacing it.

30 January 2008, 03:24 AM	#4
paleozoic01 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Joshua Location: Texas Posts: 20	Everything is original on the clasp...They had it laser welded (Which was the biggest ticket item). The one condition I gave Bob was to keep as much as possible original..the only things that are not original are the: Bezel insert- (for some reason the bezel was cut (?) from the center,sometime in the watches history so it didnt fit against the crystal), The Crystal- had a crack which prevented water proofing, the crown which was worn and also prevented water-proofing, and the lumin on the hands (and I think he used some of the original lumin that was flaking off in the new lumin....becuase the color match to the dial is unbelievable) ...and Bob was gracious enough to send me all the original pieces that were replaced back for prosperity sake!

30 January 2008, 03:41 AM	#6
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Incredible restoration....congrats!

30 January 2008, 03:48 AM	#7
xf384c "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 155	USD$2000 to restore a watch like that, and to that condition was worth every penny. Great job Bob.

30 January 2008, 04:05 AM	#8
jfishe08 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Big D Posts: 132	Enjoy!!!

30 January 2008, 06:32 AM	#9
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	that story and subsequent(no pun intended) restoration is amazing. congratulations! if you can send me the name and contact info for the restorer, by pm if you are not allowed to post it here(not sure of the rules on that). best, dan

30 January 2008, 07:07 AM	#10
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	*... I hear many of you saying how much, how much..?* Dear Joshua This a wonderfull watch and you are lucky to own it.. Now all among us that want to know how much ..? Ideally I will pay 4.000 as is .... and 8.000 with the addition of some minor details that are needed such as the bracelet-ends 20mm instead of 19mm, the bezel insert short minute markers instead of long between 0 and 15 and original box with papers. Enjoy it Anastasios

30 January 2008, 07:28 AM	#12
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	Bloody Marvelous

30 January 2008, 07:45 AM	#14
paleozoic01 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Joshua Location: Texas Posts: 20	4K or 40K...no difference....you cant put a monitary value on a family heirloom... I think if my father did I might not have it today...but for auguments sake I have it insured for 11K.....

30 January 2008, 08:10 AM	#16
nwhitmire "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Nathan Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Sub/Date Posts: 56	Tha's amazing. I'd love to talk to or contact "Bob Ridley" I have an old 18K Rolex Datejust that needs some repair to the band. It was passed to me after my grandfater passed away about 15 years ago. I am afraid to wear it because of the state of the band. I recently purchased a SS Sub/Date that I wear every day but would love to have the gold watch fixed up so I can wear it as a dressy watch. Thanks for the post this gives me hope that it can be repaired and not just replaced.

30 January 2008, 09:16 AM	#18
paleozoic01 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Joshua Location: Texas Posts: 20	I've gotten a few PM's for Bob's info...everything you need is found on his website... not sure if I can post his info here but just google "watchmakers international"....

30 January 2008, 11:28 AM	#20
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	Late 1960s Rolex Reference 5512, Change of dial color from gold to white. Out of production around 1972, movement 1560, Bracelet 20mm rivetted.

30 January 2008, 02:48 PM	#21
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	Boy, price would be no object for me to restore if my dad could have afforded a Rolex in his time.

30 January 2008, 03:57 PM	#22
ezmoney46 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: steve Location: florida Watch: several Posts: 711	one word... AWESOME!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)