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SMC84 · 10 January 2011, 09:30 AM

Just wanted to share some pics of my only vintage Rolex (for now!).

Also looking for some recommendations on where you guys get your Vintage Rolex serviced. Is Bob Ridley the way to go? I'd just like to get a basic movement service done on this guy. Thanks in advance!

And one with what I am wearing today!

Yazo · 10 January 2011, 09:34 AM

Beautiful watch!!!

HL65 · 10 January 2011, 09:35 AM

Very nice!!! I love Bob Ridley--I think he is the best!! I just had him do my 5512--great job!! Well worth the investment!!

BB83 · 10 January 2011, 09:42 AM

Nice!!

Frogman4me · 10 January 2011, 09:43 AM

Very nice, congrats

redwolfoz · 10 January 2011, 01:39 PM

Gorgeous!

Is the GMT hand yellow or orange? It looks yellow to me, but I don't know if it is, it's a colour issue with the images or it's a patina thing.

Curious because I've never seen the GMT hand photograph the same way twice and have never physically seen one of these to know what it should be.

Beaumont Miller II · 11 January 2011, 08:47 AM

Funny you should ask. I just got my 1655 back from Bob, and highly reccomend him. He has worked on three of my watches to date.

mike · 11 January 2011, 09:41 AM

Fantastic example.

onkyo · 11 January 2011, 09:48 AM

Great looking 1655.....

Bob is a great option for service. He did a wonderful job on two of my vintage pieces.

pablofields · 11 January 2011, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onkyo

Great looking 1655.....

Bob is a great option for service. He did a wonderful job on two of my vintage pieces.

Can some of Bob's customers give me sense of how much a service would run? I'm trying to convince my Dad to send his late 80's GMT to Bob for a full service (I don't think it's ever had one!) but he wants a ballpark estimate before he sends the watch to Bob for a formal estimate. Thanks in advance.

SMC84 · 15 January 2011, 09:58 PM

Thanks everyone for the comments. Sounds like Bob is the way to go.

Quote:

Originally Posted by redwolfoz

Gorgeous!

Is the GMT hand yellow or orange? It looks yellow to me, but I don't know if it is, it's a colour issue with the images or it's a patina thing.

Curious because I've never seen the GMT hand photograph the same way twice and have never physically seen one of these to know what it should be.

The hand is orange. Poor lighting in the photos makes it look off...

Andad · 15 January 2011, 10:02 PM

It looks excellent.

Has it already had replacement hands fitted?

Lol-x · 15 January 2011, 10:02 PM

Very nice looking piece.

It's worth sending it to the right person to get it done right

1675-David · 15 January 2011, 10:27 PM

That is one beautiful watch, I would say it's my holy grail watch but when the chances of me getting my hands on one are so small I try not to kid myself.

SMC84 · 16 January 2011, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

It looks excellent.

Has it already had replacement hands fitted?

That I can't be sure of with no documentation stating so but the dealer I purchased from believes they were replaced at some point also.

mike · 16 January 2011, 03:51 AM

Steve, a point to consider as well with a reference of this type and servicing is to get someone well known and respected in the community to service the watch.

Bob carries that respect in spades.

You may never sell the watch, but with a reference like the 1655 monies spent to do it right and have the "comfort" associated with a person of Bob's statue can be well worth it.

HL65 · 16 January 2011, 03:52 AM

Mike--exactly!!!

bayerische · 16 January 2011, 03:55 AM

WOW!!!

Thanks for showing!

Puffy · 7 March 2011, 06:02 AM

renfield33 · 7 March 2011, 07:28 AM

beautiful watch. this is why i periodically check into the vintage forum.

10 January 2011, 09:30 AM	#1
SMC84 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: New England Watch: Rolex & IWC Posts: 200	My Rolex 1655 Just wanted to share some pics of my only vintage Rolex (for now!). Also looking for some recommendations on where you guys get your Vintage Rolex serviced. Is Bob Ridley the way to go? I'd just like to get a basic movement service done on this guy. Thanks in advance! And one with what I am wearing today!

10 January 2011, 09:35 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Very nice!!! I love Bob Ridley--I think he is the best!! I just had him do my 5512--great job!! Well worth the investment!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 January 2011, 10:02 PM	#12
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,807	It looks excellent. Has it already had replacement hands fitted? __________________ E

15 January 2011, 10:02 PM	#13
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,245	Very nice looking piece. It's worth sending it to the right person to get it done right __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

16 January 2011, 03:52 AM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Mike--exactly!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

10 January 2011, 09:34 AM	#2
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Beautiful watch!!!

10 January 2011, 09:42 AM	#4
BB83 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 375	Nice!!

10 January 2011, 09:43 AM	#5
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Very nice, congrats

10 January 2011, 01:39 PM	#6
redwolfoz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Red Wolf Location: Australia Watch: MilgaussGV+PAM176 Posts: 107	Gorgeous! Is the GMT hand yellow or orange? It looks yellow to me, but I don't know if it is, it's a colour issue with the images or it's a patina thing. Curious because I've never seen the GMT hand photograph the same way twice and have never physically seen one of these to know what it should be.

11 January 2011, 08:47 AM	#7
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Funny you should ask. I just got my 1655 back from Bob, and highly reccomend him. He has worked on three of my watches to date.

11 January 2011, 09:41 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Fantastic example.

11 January 2011, 09:48 AM	#9
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Great looking 1655..... Bob is a great option for service. He did a wonderful job on two of my vintage pieces.

15 January 2011, 10:27 PM	#14
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,015	That is one beautiful watch, I would say it's my holy grail watch but when the chances of me getting my hands on one are so small I try not to kid myself.

16 January 2011, 03:51 AM	#16
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Steve, a point to consider as well with a reference of this type and servicing is to get someone well known and respected in the community to service the watch. Bob carries that respect in spades. You may never sell the watch, but with a reference like the 1655 monies spent to do it right and have the "comfort" associated with a person of Bob's statue can be well worth it.

16 January 2011, 03:55 AM	#18
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	WOW!!! Thanks for showing! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

7 March 2011, 06:02 AM	#19
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	__________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

7 March 2011, 07:28 AM	#20
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	beautiful watch. this is why i periodically check into the vintage forum. __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

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