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Old 11 November 2015, 02:45 PM   #31
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Old 11 November 2015, 06:04 PM   #32
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Old 11 November 2015, 10:15 PM   #33
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I wonder how it's looking after five years.
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Old 11 November 2015, 11:25 PM   #34
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Old 11 November 2015, 11:52 PM   #35
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Old 26 August 2023, 04:40 AM   #36
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I wonder how it's looking after five years.
How about thirteen years? It's been a hot minute, but the watch still keeps great time with the exception of when it sits on a winder. Seems to progressively lose time over the days.

The issue I'm contacting Bob about is I'm noticing some "spotting/oxidizing/something" on the hands. Well, that and it's also been 13 years and is due for a spa day. I'll be contacting him on Monday but thought I might try and upload some pictures here to let the experts chime in on what's going on. Sorry for the rough quality of the pics.

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Old 26 August 2023, 04:50 AM   #37
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Corrosion happens with father time.
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Old 26 August 2023, 04:51 AM   #38
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Corrosion/oxidation, as you suggested.
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Old 26 August 2023, 04:56 AM   #39
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Oh, I more than understand that with a 55 year old watch. So I'd guess that's something that can be cleaned/treated? Kind of a rookie question, but I work industrial construction for a living, so forgive me. Our mantra is "Beat to fit, paint to match.".
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Old 26 August 2023, 05:01 AM   #40
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Not really something that can be fixed unfortunately. Just the effects of time, and probably some moisture. Having the watch serviced may slow further degradation by inhibiting additional water ingress.
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Old 26 August 2023, 05:08 AM   #41
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Not really something that can be fixed unfortunately. Just the effects of time, and probably some moisture. Having the watch serviced may slow further degradation by inhibiting additional water ingress.
No worries, adds "character". Guess I'll take a page from the HQ Milton playbook and refer to the hands as "frosted" from here on out. Thanks for the help all.
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Old 23 May 2024, 01:40 AM   #42
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Got the watch back this morning. As always, excellent service delivered by Mr. Ridley. Had the movement serviced, replaced a busted oscillating wheel, a worn drive wheel, mainspring, case tube and crown. And of course waterproof and seals in the hopes to slow the oxidation on the hands.

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Old 27 May 2024, 10:35 PM   #43
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Wonderful watch and story. My 5508 is probably about due for another visit to the Ridley spa as well. :)
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How far off was the watch? And how close is it now?
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