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CaesarM · 12 November 2014, 04:11 AM

Hello all. I’ve discovered this forum within the last few weeks, since I’ve been entrusted with the care of a 1945 Rolex Bubbleback. My father in law purchased this watch in Switzerland from Bucherer during the war.

I have never been much of a time piece enthusiast. In fact, I’ve always viewed watches as utilitarian items. Bought cheap ones, changed batteries while they were still working and then added them to the, graveyard of old watch junk drawer, when they died. I’ve spent the last 10 years with a naked wrist.

I’ve caught a glimpse every now and then of this watch. My father in law brought it out for special occasions. I’ve maybe seen it 2-3 times in the last 20 years and never looked very closely at it. Then a few weeks ago, he started looking into getting the watch serviced, as he said it was no longer keeping time. So I’ve been researching for him on the web and here I am. The watch is in my possession (for the time being) and I believe that the magic and the mystique is starting to weave its spell in my brain; dare I say, in my soul.

That is enough for now. I’ll go into more detail soon and post some pics.

Lol-x · 12 November 2014, 10:08 AM

If you go to a Rolex worthy (skilled in the servicing of Rolex) watchmaker...you should be able to get it serviced and working like new for a couple of hundred dollars...

CaesarM · 12 November 2014, 10:24 AM

Thanks for that advice. My FIL emailed HQ In Switzerland, but never received a reply. Do you think we should contact Bucherer about vintage parts or just find that Rolex worthy Watchmaker here in the States. This piece is in pristine condition and I'd hate to see it replaced with modern parts.

HL65 · 12 November 2014, 10:58 AM

Welcome to TRF!

sea-dweller · 12 November 2014, 11:48 AM

Welcome!

Hairdude1 · 12 November 2014, 01:16 PM

welcome

SUBversive · 12 November 2014, 02:05 PM

You might have better luck asking for a service recommendation over on the vintage section.

theloxmyth · 12 November 2014, 02:09 PM

Welcome.

Looking forward to pictures!

MonBK · 12 November 2014, 07:41 PM

Welcome

Psmith · 12 November 2014, 08:12 PM

Welcome!

jmiicustomz · 12 November 2014, 09:10 PM

Welcome to the infected! You will find little more than crazed enablers here!! Lol :thumbup::thumbup:

Member RWT is the way to go for this service !!

Sent from my C771 using Tapatalk 2

CaesarM · 13 November 2014, 02:08 AM

Thanks. I plan to put up pix and more info in the Vintage forum.

dysondiver · 13 November 2014, 02:30 AM

welcome to the forum

Urosfan · 13 November 2014, 05:08 AM

Welcome

12 November 2014, 04:11 AM	#1
CaesarM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Caesar Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 7	Magic & Mystique.... Hello all. I’ve discovered this forum within the last few weeks, since I’ve been entrusted with the care of a 1945 Rolex Bubbleback. My father in law purchased this watch in Switzerland from Bucherer during the war. I have never been much of a time piece enthusiast. In fact, I’ve always viewed watches as utilitarian items. Bought cheap ones, changed batteries while they were still working and then added them to the, graveyard of old watch junk drawer, when they died. I’ve spent the last 10 years with a naked wrist. I’ve caught a glimpse every now and then of this watch. My father in law brought it out for special occasions. I’ve maybe seen it 2-3 times in the last 20 years and never looked very closely at it. Then a few weeks ago, he started looking into getting the watch serviced, as he said it was no longer keeping time. So I’ve been researching for him on the web and here I am. The watch is in my possession (for the time being) and I believe that the magic and the mystique is starting to weave its spell in my brain; dare I say, in my soul. That is enough for now. I’ll go into more detail soon and post some pics.

12 November 2014, 10:08 AM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,314	If you go to a Rolex worthy (skilled in the servicing of Rolex) watchmaker...you should be able to get it serviced and working like new for a couple of hundred dollars... __________________ *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

12 November 2014, 10:58 AM	#4
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12 November 2014, 10:24 AM	#3
CaesarM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Caesar Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 7	Thanks for that advice. My FIL emailed HQ In Switzerland, but never received a reply. Do you think we should contact Bucherer about vintage parts or just find that Rolex worthy Watchmaker here in the States. This piece is in pristine condition and I'd hate to see it replaced with modern parts.

12 November 2014, 11:48 AM	#5
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12 November 2014, 02:05 PM	#7
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	You might have better luck asking for a service recommendation over on the vintage section.

12 November 2014, 02:09 PM	#8
theloxmyth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 6,382	Welcome. Looking forward to pictures!

12 November 2014, 07:41 PM	#9
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12 November 2014, 09:10 PM	#11
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	Welcome to the infected! You will find little more than crazed enablers here!! Lol :thumbup::thumbup: Member RWT is the way to go for this service !! Sent from my C771 using Tapatalk 2

13 November 2014, 02:08 AM	#12
CaesarM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Caesar Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 7	Thanks. I plan to put up pix and more info in the Vintage forum.

13 November 2014, 02:30 AM	#13
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	welcome to the forum

13 November 2014, 05:08 AM	#14
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