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djhiram · 20 June 2018, 12:37 PM

Good evening all. So my mom gave me a couple of things that belonged to my grandfather today. One was a ring that was gifted to him by his 5 daughters (mom and my 4 aunts) on the occasion of his 45th wedding anniversary. I was very surprised it fit. My grandfather was a husky cuban farmer with huge hands. I was 15 when he passed but I still vividly and fondly remember how big and strong his hands were.

I was also gifted one of his watches. I know nothing about it as far as movement or anything else. I’ve tried searching ebay etc to find a similar one but to no avail. It’s probably not worth much financially but it is a priceless connection to my grandfather, whose initials are still engraved on the caseback. I would absolutely love to restore/preserve it and get it running again so I can add it to my rotation.

I would also love to try to source the original band but again, I know nothing about it and am not even sure what it looked like. I would greatly appreciate you all’s help/guidance.

GerardoG · 20 June 2018, 01:07 PM

Priceless. Simply priceless!

tritium8 · 20 June 2018, 01:10 PM

I can't offer any help on the watch but really cool too get those things. Funny that one of the things I remember about my grandfather was his hands - strong and rough. He was an awesome grandfather.

BBL · 20 June 2018, 01:11 PM

Would this be of interest?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f11/wha...se-989915.html

Old Expat Beast · 20 June 2018, 01:15 PM

The Rado is cool...too bad it's missing the swivelling anchor logo...like this:

BBL · 20 June 2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The Rado is cool...too bad it's missing the swivelling anchor logo...like this:

Very, very handsome.

That is a great pic, Expat.

DM

djhiram · 20 June 2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

Priceless. Simply priceless!

Thank you G

Old Expat Beast · 20 June 2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BBL

Very, very handsome.

That is a great pic, Expat.

DM

I just pulled it at random from Google, it's not mine.

BBL · 20 June 2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I just pulled it at random from Google, it's not mine.

Good find for OP.

djhiram · 20 June 2018, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBL

Would this be of interest?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f11/wha...se-989915.html

Awesome info! Thank you! So it seems this was likely on a leather strap.

djhiram · 20 June 2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BBL

Good find for OP.

Agreed! Thank you!

swils8610 · 20 June 2018, 02:09 PM

Very nice! Priceless!

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andrewjb88 · 20 June 2018, 04:15 PM

I would imagine the advise on here will echo mine! get it serviced/running and get it worn! I kinda like it on the bracelet its on.

cop414 · 20 June 2018, 08:47 PM

While I can’t help you with your questions Hiram, I have to say that you have an absolutely priceless heirloom. I’d have it mechanically restored and wear it on special occasions.
You have to know that he is smiling down on you.

Art 1 · 20 June 2018, 08:57 PM

That's a really nice watch!

djhiram · 20 June 2018, 09:52 PM

Thank you all for the kind words.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

While I can’t help you with your questions Hiram, I have to say that you have an absolutely priceless heirloom. I’d have it mechanically restored and wear it on special occasions.

You have to know that he is smiling down on you.

Thank you Tim. That is the plan. I would also love to be able to replace the missing anchor piece. I’m hoping some of the resident watchmakers chime in.

Razorsedge1 · 20 June 2018, 10:05 PM

Great watch! If it were me I would find a good restoration guy to get it running again. Otherwise, I would be careful to preserve character of watch. Cool ring too. Enjoy both!

andrewjb88 · 20 June 2018, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by djhiram

Thank you all for the kind words.

Thank you Tim. That is the plan. I would also love to be able to replace the missing anchor piece. I’m hoping some of the resident watchmakers chime in.

Worth contacting Rado and asking them either if they still have them or can put you in contact with a vintage repairer?

Pw92676 · 20 June 2018, 11:04 PM

Of no help here but just wanted to chime in to say fantastic story and hope you get it running. I inherited just a few of my late grandfathers items and they hold such a special place in my heart. I’m sure you will cherish this forever.

Chewbacca · 21 June 2018, 01:41 AM

nice watch dj!

send it to the local Swatch Group service depot for a full restoration. it'll take a few months but it'll be completely redone.

Pavlos · 21 June 2018, 01:53 AM

Great story

Blansky · 21 June 2018, 02:06 AM

This is my take on it which I know is different from the mainstream but:

You have two great items there to remind you of someone you cared about, so with the watch I would send it in to be completely restored and refurbished, like the day your grandfather bought it. I would have NO interest is leaving the scratches and dings on it as if it were some sort of tribute to him.

Anymore than leaving this car as a reminder of someone, would I want their somewhat deteriorated watch to be left in less than pristine condition.

Congrats on the items.

goin camping · 21 June 2018, 02:22 AM

Great story and an appealing watch too.

droptopman · 21 June 2018, 02:32 AM

Great story brother. Cool watch. I would probably restore that one.

Shiny1 · 21 June 2018, 02:55 AM

Very nice

TheVTCGuy · 21 June 2018, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blansky

This is my take on it which I know is different from the mainstream but:

You have two great items there to remind you of someone you cared about, so with the watch I would send it in to be completely restored and refurbished, like the day your grandfather bought it. I would have NO interest is leaving the scratches and dings on it as if it were some sort of tribute to him.

Anymore than leaving this car as a reminder of someone, would I want their somewhat deteriorated watch to be left in less than pristine condition.

Congrats on the items.

Blansky, when did you take this picture of my car?

Blansky · 21 June 2018, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Blansky, when did you take this picture of my car?

When I stole it last nite. Its a classic. Just needs a good washing.

c007 · 21 June 2018, 04:07 AM

Priceless piece.

djhiram · 21 June 2018, 04:26 AM

Thank you all for the kind words. As an update I reached out to Rado via their website and am waiting for their response. It turns out their service center is 5-10 mins from my mom’s place.

I would love to service the movement, locate the missing anchor piece and find the original strap/band/bracelet. I want to keep it as original as possible. The sentimental side of me wants to look at the same dial abuelo (grandfather in spanish) would have seen.

I’ll keep everyone posted. In the meantime, if any of the resident watchmakers can chime in, I would be very grateful.

I know from past forum posts this would be a job for Bob Ridley but not sure if he is still in business.

djhiram · 22 June 2018, 09:14 AM

Nothing so far

20 June 2018, 12:37 PM	#1
djhiram Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Hiram Location: Miami, FL Watch: 16600 Sea Dweller Posts: 1,233	Grandfather’s watch. Help needed. Good evening all. So my mom gave me a couple of things that belonged to my grandfather today. One was a ring that was gifted to him by his 5 daughters (mom and my 4 aunts) on the occasion of his 45th wedding anniversary. I was very surprised it fit. My grandfather was a husky cuban farmer with huge hands. I was 15 when he passed but I still vividly and fondly remember how big and strong his hands were. I was also gifted one of his watches. I know nothing about it as far as movement or anything else. I’ve tried searching ebay etc to find a similar one but to no avail. It’s probably not worth much financially but it is a priceless connection to my grandfather, whose initials are still engraved on the caseback. I would absolutely love to restore/preserve it and get it running again so I can add it to my rotation. I would also love to try to source the original band but again, I know nothing about it and am not even sure what it looked like. I would greatly appreciate you all’s help/guidance.

20 June 2018, 01:11 PM	#4
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,889	Would this be of interest? http://forums.watchuseek.com/f11/wha...se-989915.html __________________ . People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not they let time prove them right. A best friend is like a four leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. SJP

20 June 2018, 04:15 PM	#13
andrewjb88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16302 Rolex OP Posts: 767	I would imagine the advise on here will echo mine! get it serviced/running and get it worn! I kinda like it on the bracelet its on. __________________ Rolex Datejust 16203 Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Tudor BB GMT Luch one hand

20 June 2018, 08:47 PM	#14
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,179	While I can’t help you with your questions Hiram, I have to say that you have an absolutely priceless heirloom. I’d have it mechanically restored and wear it on special occasions. You have to know that he is smiling down on you. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

21 June 2018, 02:32 AM	#24
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Great story brother. Cool watch. I would probably restore that one. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

20 June 2018, 01:07 PM	#2
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Priceless. Simply priceless!

20 June 2018, 01:10 PM	#3
tritium8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: N8 Location: L.A. Watch: 216570 Posts: 1,745	I can't offer any help on the watch but really cool too get those things. Funny that one of the things I remember about my grandfather was his hands - strong and rough. He was an awesome grandfather.

20 June 2018, 02:09 PM	#12
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,207	Very nice! Priceless! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

20 June 2018, 08:57 PM	#15
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	That's a really nice watch!

20 June 2018, 10:05 PM	#17
Razorsedge1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 448	Great watch! If it were me I would find a good restoration guy to get it running again. Otherwise, I would be careful to preserve character of watch. Cool ring too. Enjoy both!

20 June 2018, 11:04 PM	#19
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,305	Of no help here but just wanted to chime in to say fantastic story and hope you get it running. I inherited just a few of my late grandfathers items and they hold such a special place in my heart. I’m sure you will cherish this forever.

21 June 2018, 01:41 AM	#20
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	nice watch dj! send it to the local Swatch Group service depot for a full restoration. it'll take a few months but it'll be completely redone.

21 June 2018, 01:53 AM	#21
Pavlos "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: London Posts: 760	Great story

21 June 2018, 02:22 AM	#23
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	Great story and an appealing watch too.

21 June 2018, 02:55 AM	#25
Shiny1 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 114	Very nice

21 June 2018, 04:07 AM	#28
c007 Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: us Posts: 94	Priceless piece.

21 June 2018, 04:26 AM	#29
djhiram Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Hiram Location: Miami, FL Watch: 16600 Sea Dweller Posts: 1,233	Grandfather’s watch. Help needed. Thank you all for the kind words. As an update I reached out to Rado via their website and am waiting for their response. It turns out their service center is 5-10 mins from my mom’s place. I would love to service the movement, locate the missing anchor piece and find the original strap/band/bracelet. I want to keep it as original as possible. The sentimental side of me wants to look at the same dial abuelo (grandfather in spanish) would have seen. I’ll keep everyone posted. In the meantime, if any of the resident watchmakers can chime in, I would be very grateful. I know from past forum posts this would be a job for Bob Ridley but not sure if he is still in business.

22 June 2018, 09:14 AM	#30
djhiram Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Hiram Location: Miami, FL Watch: 16600 Sea Dweller Posts: 1,233	Nothing so far

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