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15 June 2018, 10:23 AM | #1 |
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Teaser Pics From Phillip Ridley
Some of you may have seen my adventures locating a GMT on a business trip:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=599420 She spent a couple days in my safe before being shipped off to Phillip Ridley (and bracelet to Michael Young). Today Phillip started the real work and sent some teaser pictures, which are much better than the ones I took originally. Im reassured to hear from him that he thinks the chamfers and dial are in great shape, and he agrees that its an overall beautiful watch. Awesome experience with Phillip and his team so far, and he promised more pictures to come (which will go straight here)! |
15 June 2018, 11:13 AM | #2 |
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Watchpr0n.
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15 June 2018, 12:14 PM | #3 |
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Very cool!
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15 June 2018, 01:56 PM | #4 |
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Beauty...looking forward to more !! Congrats
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15 June 2018, 01:59 PM | #5 |
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Phillip just this past week finished my 16753 Rootbeer. The entire experience from first communication to follow up after I received the watch was exceptional. I'm beyond pleased with the quality of work he did, and I trust you'll have the same experience.
I'm looking forward to seeing your watch when it's complete. Keep the pictures coming! |
16 June 2018, 03:33 AM | #6 |
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Looks great!!
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16 June 2018, 03:50 AM | #7 |
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very nice! Dont forget to post it here again when you receive it!
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16 June 2018, 12:01 PM | #8 |
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Wonderful.
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19 June 2018, 07:52 AM | #10 |
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Cant wait to see the finished pics..
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19 June 2018, 08:02 AM | #11 |
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19 June 2018, 08:32 AM | #12 |
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Phillip's work is well worth waiting for.
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20 June 2018, 04:14 AM | #13 |
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great thread! thanks for sharing
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20 June 2018, 07:34 AM | #14 |
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Just out of curiosity, how long did Michael Young quote you on the bracelet? Wondering if it takes him and his team a longer or shorter than a more modern Jubilee/Oyster. I too can't wait to see the final product.
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20 June 2018, 07:38 AM | #15 |
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Outstanding.
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He received it May 4th and I just got notice today that its done! So it should be just about 7 weeks door-to-door. I think he originally said it typically takes 4-6 weeks but could be longer, so Id consider his estimate accurate. Ill obviously post pics of the bracelet when it arrives. |
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21 June 2018, 04:25 AM | #17 |
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Totally! Exclamation dial and small GMT hand. It's gonna be drool worthy.
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21 June 2018, 11:04 AM | #18 |
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Stunning. Congratulations. Phillip was great choice for the restoration. I've been most happy with his work.
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23 June 2018, 01:48 AM | #19 |
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Shell be home on Tuesday and bracelet should arrive today!
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23 June 2018, 02:42 AM | #20 |
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WOW so cool will be watching..
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23 June 2018, 02:47 AM | #21 |
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Absolutely outstanding.
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23 June 2018, 04:20 AM | #22 |
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Most excellent. Congrats on the respectful restoration.
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23 June 2018, 05:11 AM | #23 |
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I just spoke to Phillip about two hours ago and I can already tell him and his team are experts in their game.
Working on convincing my grandfather to splurge in this restoration for his Datejust. Otherwise I will have to wait till after my wedding to send it to them. Your watch looks beautiful now on the inside! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
23 June 2018, 08:00 AM | #24 |
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Just got home and opened the package from Michael Young with my bracelet... t-minus 4 days until its paired back with the watch!
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23 June 2018, 10:09 AM | #25 |
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Outstanding! Keep us posted, please
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23 June 2018, 10:18 AM | #26 |
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Gorgeous!
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23 June 2018, 10:43 AM | #27 |
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Looks great!
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23 June 2018, 12:30 PM | #28 |
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Looks so great!! Can’t wait to see the complete package!!
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