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GMBorkovic · 11 July 2022, 08:16 AM

Im starting this Thread to document the journey of my dads red sub, 1969,
to Ridley in Mesa, AZ. It and a 1946 Oyster he bought at the Tokyo PX in 1946 is also included. Both are bubble wrapped and triple boxed and taped. I will drop off at 10AM tomorrow morn at the Fed-Ex store just down the street for Priority overnight. This to me is the scary part of the entire journey. I trust Phil, Just not the shipping process. Im forced to wear an old gold Omega Seamaster. Keeps darn good time. Will keep this sit posted on all turns of events. Been 53 years without a Rolex on my left wrist. best, Mike

Avs Fan · 11 July 2022, 09:06 AM

I wish your dad's red sub and Oyster safe travels Mike!

zapokee · 11 July 2022, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMBorkovic

Im forced to wear an old gold Omega Seamaster.

How awful.

Looking forward to the updates. Everything will be OK!

RFC · 11 July 2022, 09:29 AM

In good hands with Ridley.

Dan S · 11 July 2022, 10:04 AM

I appreciate that you are trying to participate, but as noted previously, it's not much of a documentation without photos.

GMBorkovic · 12 July 2022, 12:13 AM

Dan, sorry about no pics. I dont have access to a camera. Im not having any cosmetic
procedures performed. All work is being done on the movement. No external welding, polishing or buffing. I like all the little scratches and rubs. best, Mike

Brandband · 12 July 2022, 12:17 AM

All the best buddy

GMBorkovic · 12 July 2022, 03:16 AM

Trip to Fed-Ex all good. Del to Phil by tues 4PM. Out of my control now. Later as I hear.

GMBorkovic · 13 July 2022, 06:00 AM

Just rec. a mail from Phil on his acceptance of my two watches. Fed-Ex came thru. Will keep posting as the journey advances. Mike

linesiders · 13 July 2022, 07:57 AM

The Red can say hello to my Snowflake

GMBorkovic · 14 July 2022, 01:37 AM

My red sub has a tendency to be a bit pushy. Who is going to get the pick of the litter?
The relationship would bare some interesting hybrids. I hope Phil keeps them far apart.
Or not.

brandrea · 14 July 2022, 01:43 AM

Hope the service goes well

GMBorkovic · 14 July 2022, 04:09 AM

Phil and I are on the same page referencing this service trip. No exterior cosmetic work.
Just movement clean and adjustment and best attempt to achieving -2/+2 sec/day.
Any way, that is my target. Its a vintage red-sub and all moving parts wear. Mike

11 July 2022, 08:16 AM	#1
GMBorkovic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Deerfield Beach, Posts: 61	Dads Red Sub packed up for trip to AZ Im starting this Thread to document the journey of my dads red sub, 1969, to Ridley in Mesa, AZ. It and a 1946 Oyster he bought at the Tokyo PX in 1946 is also included. Both are bubble wrapped and triple boxed and taped. I will drop off at 10AM tomorrow morn at the Fed-Ex store just down the street for Priority overnight. This to me is the scary part of the entire journey. I trust Phil, Just not the shipping process. Im forced to wear an old gold Omega Seamaster. Keeps darn good time. Will keep this sit posted on all turns of events. Been 53 years without a Rolex on my left wrist. best, Mike Last edited by GMBorkovic; 11 July 2022 at 08:19 AM.. Reason: expand

11 July 2022, 10:04 AM	#5
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,907	I appreciate that you are trying to participate, but as noted previously, it's not much of a documentation without photos. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

13 July 2022, 07:57 AM	#10
linesiders 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,425	The Red can say hello to my Snowflake __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

11 July 2022, 09:06 AM	#2
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,386	I wish your dad's red sub and Oyster safe travels Mike!

11 July 2022, 09:29 AM	#4
RFC "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Puerto Rico Watch: 1968 5513 Sub Posts: 450	In good hands with Ridley.

12 July 2022, 12:13 AM	#6
GMBorkovic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Deerfield Beach, Posts: 61	Dan, sorry about no pics. I dont have access to a camera. Im not having any cosmetic procedures performed. All work is being done on the movement. No external welding, polishing or buffing. I like all the little scratches and rubs. best, Mike

12 July 2022, 12:17 AM	#7
Brandband Banned Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: United States Watch: Rolex Batman Posts: 111	All the best buddy

12 July 2022, 03:16 AM	#8
GMBorkovic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Deerfield Beach, Posts: 61	Trip to Fed-Ex all good. Del to Phil by tues 4PM. Out of my control now. Later as I hear.

13 July 2022, 06:00 AM	#9
GMBorkovic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Deerfield Beach, Posts: 61	Just rec. a mail from Phil on his acceptance of my two watches. Fed-Ex came thru. Will keep posting as the journey advances. Mike

14 July 2022, 01:37 AM	#11
GMBorkovic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Deerfield Beach, Posts: 61	My red sub has a tendency to be a bit pushy. Who is going to get the pick of the litter? The relationship would bare some interesting hybrids. I hope Phil keeps them far apart. Or not.

14 July 2022, 01:43 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,697	Hope the service goes well

14 July 2022, 04:09 AM	#13
GMBorkovic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Deerfield Beach, Posts: 61	Phil and I are on the same page referencing this service trip. No exterior cosmetic work. Just movement clean and adjustment and best attempt to achieving -2/+2 sec/day. Any way, that is my target. Its a vintage red-sub and all moving parts wear. Mike

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