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SubKing · 7 February 2014, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobridley

I just looked at the forum pictures provided by Don. Aside from how well his watch responded during the service, I see what appears to be fresh rust on the crystal retainer ring.
Don and I did speak about the merits of my adding a nos 5508 ring and concluded with leaving things as is since the ring will secure the bezel and that the watch would not be around water.

Even though his ring was "cleaned" there appears to have been some moisture along the way that's currently oxidizing.

I'm glad to have see these pictures now and will follow up with Don.

hope all is well bob. as usual, your service is 5 stars along with your work.

silversurfer96790 · 7 February 2014, 07:03 PM

Beautiful

mluther · 7 February 2014, 10:41 PM

WOW what a great watch and a superb restoration job - enjoy

donaker · 9 February 2014, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubKing

hope all is well bob. as usual, your service is 5 stars along with your work.

Bob and I chatted yesterday. We have sorted a way forward. Having worked with Bob, I wasn't worried at all about finding a solution.

He is such a passionate professional and I highly recommend his services to anyone.

SubKing · 9 February 2014, 03:56 AM

So happy to hear.

Bob is the best around IMO.

He is someone you can trust and is always upfront and honest. He also always takes extra time with me over the phone to go over any details about my watch and answer any and all of my questions.

It's hard to find service and quality work these days like that of which Bob provides.

donaker · 19 February 2014, 06:10 AM

More pics for those interested.

donaker · 19 February 2014, 06:11 AM

Batch 2 of pics:

donaker · 19 February 2014, 06:12 AM

Batch 3:

jatco · 19 February 2014, 11:19 AM

...Looking real sweet...!!

.!!

etp095 · 19 February 2014, 01:42 PM

Looks great, Bob did a nice job!

Michael M. · 19 February 2014, 02:29 PM

Excellent. Bob did an excellent job. My 5508 says hello!

TauHway · 20 February 2014, 08:12 PM

That is simply beautiful. Treasure it well!

donaker · 21 February 2014, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

Excellent. Bob did an excellent job. My 5508 says hello!

Thanks Michael. Yours looks pretty sweet itself.

donaker · 21 February 2014, 12:41 AM

I noticed a few bad links in my last batch.

mjclark32 · 21 February 2014, 12:45 AM

Beauty!

donaker · 30 March 2014, 06:38 AM

UPDATE - My 5508 was back to Bob last week and he refit an NOS retainer ring. It's now happily back on my wrist.

Thanks to Bob/Barbara and everyone here on the forum for pointing me in the right direction for restoring my Dad's watch.

GeoGio Greece · 30 March 2014, 06:54 AM

What about a couple of pics ? No pics, it never happened

jatco · 30 March 2014, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

What about a couple of pics ? No pics, it never happened

Here Here.. Wanting pics ....

datejust24 · 30 March 2014, 11:51 AM

just gorgeous...absolutely amazing transformation, Bob did a tremendous job.

donaker · 3 April 2014, 02:08 AM

Finally got a chance to take a couple of pics. Enjoy! :)

fmc000 · 3 April 2014, 03:33 AM

Incredible piece.

Lgear080 · 3 April 2014, 04:36 AM

Very very nice... Did bob do any Lume work? Either way I'm
Smitten.

Americanlife · 3 April 2014, 04:49 AM

More pics, please!

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Beef · 3 April 2014, 04:55 AM

Looks great! Bob did a fabulous job, as always! Enjoy!

donaker · 3 April 2014, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lgear080

Very very nice... Did bob do any Lume work? Either way I'm
Smitten.

No lume work done on the dial. Bob did stabilize hour hand though.

cdweller · 3 April 2014, 07:56 AM

Looks fantastic and ready for another 50 years of service to you! Enjoy

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QueueCumber · 3 April 2014, 09:29 AM

Phenomenal! Congrats!

Lgear080 · 4 April 2014, 01:39 AM

Just wow. It's very very pretty :)

donaker · 4 April 2014, 03:43 AM

Thanks for the comments guys. I'm just thrilled to have received it from my dad and see it revived to such a great state. Everyone's guidance here helped immensely.

donaker · 4 April 2014, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Phenomenal! Congrats!

Thanks! Your collection is something else altogether!

19 February 2014, 11:19 AM	#99
jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 47,882	...Looking real sweet...!! .!! __________________ . . ' A Crown for every achievement '

19 February 2014, 01:42 PM	#100
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	Looks great, Bob did a nice job! __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

21 February 2014, 12:45 AM	#105
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Beauty! __________________

30 March 2014, 06:54 AM	#107
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	What about a couple of pics ? No pics, it never happened __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

3 April 2014, 04:55 AM	#114
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Looks great! Bob did a fabulous job, as always! Enjoy! __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

7 February 2014, 07:03 PM	#92
silversurfer96790 Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: Tokyo Watch: GMT 16710, 1675 Posts: 294	Beautiful

7 February 2014, 10:41 PM	#93
mluther "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Brussels Watch: aholic Posts: 1,108	WOW what a great watch and a superb restoration job - enjoy

9 February 2014, 03:56 AM	#95
SubKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Watch: where do i start?? Posts: 3,254	So happy to hear. Bob is the best around IMO. He is someone you can trust and is always upfront and honest. He also always takes extra time with me over the phone to go over any details about my watch and answer any and all of my questions. It's hard to find service and quality work these days like that of which Bob provides.

19 February 2014, 06:10 AM	#96
donaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Dad's 5508 Posts: 351	More pics for those interested.

19 February 2014, 06:11 AM	#97
donaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Dad's 5508 Posts: 351	Batch 2 of pics:

19 February 2014, 06:12 AM	#98
donaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Dad's 5508 Posts: 351	Batch 3:

19 February 2014, 02:29 PM	#101
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Excellent. Bob did an excellent job. My 5508 says hello!

20 February 2014, 08:12 PM	#102
TauHway "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 54	That is simply beautiful. Treasure it well!

21 February 2014, 12:41 AM	#104
donaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Dad's 5508 Posts: 351	I noticed a few bad links in my last batch.

30 March 2014, 06:38 AM	#106
donaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Dad's 5508 Posts: 351	UPDATE - My 5508 was back to Bob last week and he refit an NOS retainer ring. It's now happily back on my wrist. Thanks to Bob/Barbara and everyone here on the forum for pointing me in the right direction for restoring my Dad's watch.

30 March 2014, 11:51 AM	#109
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	just gorgeous...absolutely amazing transformation, Bob did a tremendous job.

3 April 2014, 02:08 AM	#110
donaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Dad's 5508 Posts: 351	Finally got a chance to take a couple of pics. Enjoy! :)

3 April 2014, 03:33 AM	#111
fmc000 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fabio Location: Como - Italy Posts: 4,811	Incredible piece.

3 April 2014, 04:36 AM	#112
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Very very nice... Did bob do any Lume work? Either way I'm Smitten.

3 April 2014, 04:49 AM	#113
Americanlife "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: DFW, TX Watch: Subs Posts: 74	More pics, please! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 April 2014, 07:56 AM	#116
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	Looks fantastic and ready for another 50 years of service to you! Enjoy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

3 April 2014, 09:29 AM	#117
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Phenomenal! Congrats! __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

4 April 2014, 01:39 AM	#118
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Just wow. It's very very pretty :)

4 April 2014, 03:43 AM	#119
donaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Canada Watch: Dad's 5508 Posts: 351	Thanks for the comments guys. I'm just thrilled to have received it from my dad and see it revived to such a great state. Everyone's guidance here helped immensely.

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