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cuco
31 May 2009, 05:36 AM
Is there any hope for this! I think it was used as a hammer at some point in its life :)
DRAWTOOL
31 May 2009, 05:44 AM
I think she'll buff right out!:thumbsup:
Tools
31 May 2009, 05:49 AM
That's not bad at all...
Some restorers can do excellent matching of colors with new luminova hands.. The crystal replacement is easy..
Contact Bob Ridley at www.watchmakers or one of our other fine restorers - he can fix you right up.. This watch is well worth the effort and cost..:thumbsup:
An RSC will likely not touch it..:cheers:
cuco
31 May 2009, 07:30 AM
Yes, Bob Ridley is the man, All I have heard about his abilities to resurrect dead Rolexes denotes his knowledge and great work ethics! As soon as I can scrounge a bucketful of dollars, off to Bob Ridley it will be!!!
Thanks,
Cuco
The key thing is that the dial looks to be in good condition, as well as the case! Bob can match the hands to the dial and put a new pearl in the insert...or just get a NOS insert. Congrats on a great piece!
~Scott
watchcrank
31 May 2009, 08:21 AM
bet a new crystal, bezel pearl (tritium) and matching hands along with a nice service on movement would make it a killer.
cuco
31 May 2009, 09:10 AM
Anybody has any idea as to about how much will this set me back, after all, I'm retiring from the FAA in 31 days, June 30th, but who's counting, hehehe, I think I deserve a good retirement gift from me. Do I need to get a second mortgage on my house? BTW, sorry if speaking about $$$ in this group is taboo!
Thank you, guys, for the nice comments,
Cuco
mike
31 May 2009, 09:11 AM
Lots of hope.:thumbsup: As stated Bob can make it into a show pony.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
LocoNBroko
2 June 2009, 10:46 AM
This can be restored to beautiful condition for under $750. Considering the value of the watch, its a very small investment.
Congratulations on an incredible watch and PLEASE keep us posted concerning its restoration!
marke
3 June 2009, 05:23 AM
should you wish to sell the watch i would love to purchase it from you...
damoyorkie
5 June 2009, 04:07 AM
Fantastic watch ! Well worth restoring, and if you do not fancy it, I would gladly buy it from you.
Have a great retirement; kick back, drink beer, nice.....
onkyo
10 June 2009, 12:06 PM
This can be restored to beautiful condition for under $750. Considering the value of the watch, its a very small investment.
Congratulations on an incredible watch and PLEASE keep us posted concerning its restoration!
I think it may be 2-3x that estimate depending on the condition of the movement.
:cheers:
unclesallie
11 June 2009, 06:59 AM
I think it may be 2-3x that estimate depending on the condition of the movement.
:cheers:
Pav: you ought to know !!:rofl::rofl::cheers::cheers:
stevemulholland3
20 June 2009, 05:13 PM
you have to love those meters first reds!!
007Sub
21 June 2009, 04:24 PM
Nice find steve! New crystal and it should be good to go.
blaine mattison
22 June 2009, 02:09 AM
service, good old topic 127 and a pearl (optional)
diamonds in the rough ARE beautiful too
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enjoy!!!!
Robbie
23 June 2009, 01:39 AM
take care of her with all your heart...
martbroad
23 June 2009, 02:32 AM
Super catch well done and well worth spending in terms of its value a few bucks on.
Enjoy
Martin
goduke1
23 June 2009, 02:56 AM
I have heard nothing but great comments about Bob Ridley also. This is a great watch. Please post some "after" pictures of this when it's back :cheers:
SSD
25 June 2009, 10:17 AM
By all means, restore that beauty!!!!!! Whatever it costs, it'll be worth it!