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OysterDavid · 20 January 2007, 02:38 AM

Again, with thanks to Amanda for introducing me to the Tudor Mini Sub, here are some before and after shots of my latest acquisition
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And now, after 5 weeks in Dallas...

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The work included a new bracelet, new bezel & insert, new crown/tube and new hands.

I know this is the Rolex site, and the MiniSub is way too small for those who think the 40mm is a tad small, but, hey, it works for me.

One observation is the RSC replaces the Tudor Crown with a Rolex crown. Another observation, the Tudor's I've recently acquired (two different MiniSubs) come back keeping time EXACTLY.

One more of the before...

padi56 · 20 January 2007, 03:01 AM

Well they certainly made a good job on your watch have not seen that combination before.And Tudor are a Rolex in my book, made in the same factory only difference is the engine.

President · 20 January 2007, 03:09 AM

Does anybody know where to get a Tudor in the UK?

kakalika · 20 January 2007, 03:23 AM

Nice, what a difference in the before and after pics. Are the TT Tudors solid gold like Rolex or plated?

montecristo · 20 January 2007, 03:43 AM

Nice job they did, but did they just surprised you with the rolex crown or did they told you that its going to be a rolex crown first?

pistolero · 20 January 2007, 03:59 AM

That's cool man. Very nice.
What is the diameter on those compared to a sub? That might be just what I'm lookin for. Full size divers are too big for me.

JJ Irani · 20 January 2007, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kakalika

Nice, what a difference in the before and after pics. Are the TT Tudors solid gold like Rolex or plated?

I was about to ask the same question. That's a beautiful watch, David!!

kieran · 20 January 2007, 04:54 AM

fantastic job....nice watch buddy

OysterDavid · 20 January 2007, 05:42 AM

This particular Tudor MiniSub is actually gold plated. I had asked for a new bezel insert and a new bracelet and an RSC usually replaces the Crown. The size is 32mm without the crown, so it comes in at about 35mm with the crown and lug to lug is just shy of 40mm.

The service order just specifies replacement of the crown. It's kind of interesting that the shield is replaced with the coronet, at least here in Rolex USA-land. The RSC did the same thing to an SS MiniSub I sent in about two months ago. It too went in with a Tudor crown and emerged with a Rolex crown.

My educated guess is it dates back to the late 80's in this combo. And, I took a chance and acquired it off the Bay Auction.

One other note that interesting to me...when the service order proposed a new bracelet, I asked about having them size it. They said sure and on the service order offered to return the unused links and listed the 'official part description' which made no sense to me. Now, I assumed I'd be getting a newer style bracelet that had the screw links for adjustment, because the original folded link only adjusts at the clasp. But, when the watch arrived, it had a new, old stock, folded link bracelet, and what Rolex had done was gently pry open the attachment links, removed them, and then refolded them in a manner that is undectable to me. Now if I'd tried that with my vise grips, it would have ruined it.

mrbieler · 20 January 2007, 07:13 AM

That's great. I had heard that Rolex USA would not service the Tudor's, but overseas RSC's will/do.

Very nice looking.

slim · 20 January 2007, 07:16 AM

Wow looks great! How much was everything? Wear it well

pistolero · 20 January 2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by OysterDavid

The size is 32mm without the crown, so it comes in at about 35mm with the crown and lug to lug is just shy of 40mm.

That's perfect! I love the sub look, but most all of those style watches are coming out 40 and bigger. I'm gonna check into those Tudors.
Thanks for the info.

Prince · 20 January 2007, 08:01 AM

Great work by that RSC. I have had similar results from the one I use, although the problems were not major in the first place.

Prince Tudor · 20 January 2007, 11:14 AM

Great job. I don't think it looks bad at all with the coronet crown.
Hey....most older Tudors had it to begin with.

jac67 · 20 January 2007, 10:56 PM

Nobody does a service like Rolex! Congrats.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbieler

That's great. I had heard that Rolex USA would not service the Tudor's, but overseas RSC's will/do.

Very nice looking.

What about new Tudors?

John.

20 January 2007, 02:38 AM	#1
OysterDavid Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S F Bay Area Posts: 621	The RSC works its magic Again, with thanks to Amanda for introducing me to the Tudor Mini Sub, here are some before and after shots of my latest acquisition And now, after 5 weeks in Dallas... The work included a new bracelet, new bezel & insert, new crown/tube and new hands. I know this is the Rolex site, and the MiniSub is way too small for those who think the 40mm is a tad small, but, hey, it works for me. One observation is the RSC replaces the Tudor Crown with a Rolex crown. Another observation, the Tudor's I've recently acquired (two different MiniSubs) come back keeping time EXACTLY. One more of the before... Attached Images

20 January 2007, 03:01 AM	#2
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20 January 2007, 03:23 AM	#4
kakalika "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minnesota, USA Watch: SS Sub-Date Posts: 505	Nice, what a difference in the before and after pics. Are the TT Tudors solid gold like Rolex or plated? __________________ I thought I was mistaken, but then I realized I was wrong.

20 January 2007, 03:43 AM	#5
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	Nice job they did, but did they just surprised you with the rolex crown or did they told you that its going to be a rolex crown first? __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

20 January 2007, 07:13 AM	#10
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	That's great. I had heard that Rolex USA would not service the Tudor's, but overseas RSC's will/do. Very nice looking. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

20 January 2007, 03:09 AM	#3
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	Does anybody know where to get a Tudor in the UK?

20 January 2007, 03:59 AM	#6
pistolero Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Watch: Citizen Modena Posts: 27	That's cool man. Very nice. What is the diameter on those compared to a sub? That might be just what I'm lookin for. Full size divers are too big for me.

20 January 2007, 04:54 AM	#8
kieran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: dublin ireland Posts: 56	fantastic job....nice watch buddy

20 January 2007, 05:42 AM	#9
OysterDavid Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S F Bay Area Posts: 621	This particular Tudor MiniSub is actually gold plated. I had asked for a new bezel insert and a new bracelet and an RSC usually replaces the Crown. The size is 32mm without the crown, so it comes in at about 35mm with the crown and lug to lug is just shy of 40mm. The service order just specifies replacement of the crown. It's kind of interesting that the shield is replaced with the coronet, at least here in Rolex USA-land. The RSC did the same thing to an SS MiniSub I sent in about two months ago. It too went in with a Tudor crown and emerged with a Rolex crown. My educated guess is it dates back to the late 80's in this combo. And, I took a chance and acquired it off the Bay Auction. One other note that interesting to me...when the service order proposed a new bracelet, I asked about having them size it. They said sure and on the service order offered to return the unused links and listed the 'official part description' which made no sense to me. Now, I assumed I'd be getting a newer style bracelet that had the screw links for adjustment, because the original folded link only adjusts at the clasp. But, when the watch arrived, it had a new, old stock, folded link bracelet, and what Rolex had done was gently pry open the attachment links, removed them, and then refolded them in a manner that is undectable to me. Now if I'd tried that with my vise grips, it would have ruined it.

20 January 2007, 07:16 AM	#11
slim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles/SD Watch: RG DD,SD43,Pam104 Posts: 385	Wow looks great! How much was everything? Wear it well

20 January 2007, 08:01 AM	#13
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Great work by that RSC. I have had similar results from the one I use, although the problems were not major in the first place. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

20 January 2007, 11:14 AM	#14
Prince Tudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Lucas Location: Canada Watch: Rolex and Tudor Posts: 726	Great job. I don't think it looks bad at all with the coronet crown. Hey....most older Tudors had it to begin with.

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