1966 unpolished 5513 needing to be revived

[subtona]

Looking forward to the resto follow up.

Thanks for sharing!

[1watch]

That's going to be stunning once Phillip finishes cleaning the case/bezel and getting it serviced.

[cajuntiger]

Thanks for preserving it Phillip!

[Rebel]

This should be good.

[Patou Batemanou]

awesome !

[Tom1675]

amazing, looking forward to the finished piece!

[Wahlberg]

Beautiful!

[Andjwhite]

"Hang on... .Dad returns with insane 5513 and says 'here, take this'" That is all time. Hope to do this one day when my son is older. Looking forward to the finished look.

[Widows Son]

Bought my nine year old son a cool Swiss Army watch on a cloth strap, can't get him to wear it :(

[NOPDK]

Very cool

[phillip ridley]

As I mentioned, this watch had been sitting around and not often serviced. Due to that, you will see a couple parts that had score marks from lack of oil and servicing that can cause issues with timing and amplitude.

[theflywrist]

Wow! Incredible photos, thank you for posting them!
I wish the owner to wear it in best health.

[phillip ridley]

Replacing casetube

[zapokee]

Just amazing work. You're making us all feel like our jobs are BS.

[1watch]

Amazing work Phillip


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[bayareabuggs]

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[paul cbc]

Awesome watch and restoration. Thank you for sharing.

[swish77]

Fascinating! And fantastic work on a stunning example. Thanks for posting!

[GGGMT]

Thank you for the learning


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[phillip ridley]

Originally Posted by zapokee

Just amazing work. You're making us all feel like our jobs are BS.

Without you guys, my job would be useless.

[XavierM]

Thank you very much for sharing this with us !
Very nice piece and job !

[nda]

Really enjoyed the photos....

When did Rolex start using coloured (purple) wheels in their watches - and why?

[cop414]

Thank you Phillip for posting this, what a great story. Just curious, what are his plans for a band/strap? You did an amazing job!

[phillip ridley]

Originally Posted by nda

Really enjoyed the photos....

When did Rolex start using coloured (purple) wheels in their watches - and why?

Over the decades, Rolex has had a few different colored Reverser wheels in these watches...First was the copper which you find in the late 50's and early 60's, next was a lighter red and now you have what you see in this watch - dark reddish purple. I assume the lighter red and what you see today is just a Teflon coating to protect the wheels.

[nda]

Thanks....

[phillip ridley]

Originally Posted by cop414

Thank you Phillip for posting this, what a great story. Just curious, what are his plans for a band/strap? You did an amazing job!

Thanks Tim, he actually has the original '65 stamped 7206. His plans are to put that aside and use a black leather strap.

[Jinson]

Looking forward to seeing the expert progress!

[phillip ridley]

Originally Posted by Jinson

Looking forward to seeing the expert progress!

Hi Jinson, the finished photos have been attached.

[phillip ridley]

Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

Wow, proper nice watch, may be worth asking if by chance he still has the box and papers? very pleased for the lad.

Actually, he does believe he does have the papers for the watch.

[ASL]

Hello gentlemen, I'm sure this post belongs elsewhere, however my situation sounds very similar to Phillips's client's. My father died almost 14 years ago. Yesterday I happened on a box in the basement that I haven't seen in years and in the box I found this old Rolex. I had seen it before but I always thought it was a fake. My dad would often buy "gag" gifts for people and was into oddities, so I paid no attention to it. After looking at it more closely last night and noticing the detail, I believe it is authentic. It's in very rough condition, definitely a barn find. After 20 minutes or so of Google research I think it is a President Diamond Oyster Perpetual Day Date. Possibly mid 1960's. Any advice or info would be greatly appreciated.
Alan