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WOW! Look Fantastic...Enjoy!
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Great work. Enjoy it!
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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. IMG_9994 copy.jpg IMG_9995 copy.jpg
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Corrosion happens with father time.
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Corrosion/oxidation, as you suggested.
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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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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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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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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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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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