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16 May 2009, 03:31 PM
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Looks great Al! Hope you can find a decent chain to put it on now. Though its nowhere as significant a piece as this watch, I should be getting the pocket watch I took in for service/restoration to the guy you referred me to tommorow.
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16 May 2009, 03:42 PM
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That is unbelev.... oops looks like I'm going to have to wake up the wife. What a project, congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!H
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16 May 2009, 09:29 PM
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This is easily the most amazing restoration thread I have ever read on TRF. I felt like I was going on an archeological adventure! What a beautiful piece of history and horology.
Absolutely amazing. 
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21 May 2009, 11:44 PM
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Hi gang, here are a couple of before and after pix of a worn metal bushing which Bob replaced with a jewel. The other 2 jewels aren't visible from this side.
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20 June 2011, 05:35 AM
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HI Al you have a PM.with side by side photos that you asked to see. Last edited by monkeyhanger; 20 June 2011 at 05:39 AM.. Reason: spelling |
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20 June 2011, 06:45 AM
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Im speechless. Beautiful watch, great restoration but above all the history is incredible. Congratulations on saving such an important part of Rolex history.
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9 September 2012, 03:10 AM
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Dear Al
We recently inherited a watch. We did a bit of research and found this forum. Your restored 1908 W&D watch has the same engraved signs and I suspect it might be from the same time. I have emailed Bob Ridley and asked him for his expert opinion. I'm really looking forward to see what he can do with it. Regards Carmen PS sorry for my ignorance but how do I attach a picture? |
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14 April 2014, 08:40 AM
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Wow!
I have just read your post and am in a state of shock because I have just acquired an identical watch!
My watch has serial number 3078 engraved on the case. I have had the watch cleaned and serviced and it is in full working order. It keeps excellent time considering that it was made in 1908! Do you know how I can get this watch valued? |
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14 April 2014, 09:01 AM
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Wow!!!!
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14 April 2014, 09:11 AM
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Now that's what I call an Incoming! Fantastic work, and something to be genuinely proud of.
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14 April 2014, 09:30 AM
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Truly an amazing story; we too appreciate all the work and the results.
Be safe. |
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20 January 2020, 01:31 PM
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This is phenomenal and what a piece of history. Thank you for bringing it back to life.
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20 January 2020, 02:29 PM
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Great work protecting history. What a piece!!
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20 January 2020, 02:34 PM
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20 January 2020, 02:42 PM
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Holy 5 year and 10 year bump!
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28 January 2020, 02:11 PM
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Here are all the original pix without the Photobucket fuzzy, but no commentary. Just a walk down memory lane:
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Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution! |
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28 January 2020, 02:16 PM
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a Bob Ridley restoration of a 1908 W&D
I remember seeing this post!
I sure hope that many years down the road, specialist watchmakers like Mr. Ridley will still exist to restore the timepieces that we hold dear to this level. |
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3 April 2020, 11:14 AM
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What a wonderful bump! My compliments to you and Bob! Wow!
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2 November 2022, 12:03 PM
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unfortunately the pics have desapear in the firsts posts, would love to see them
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