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Beaumont Miller II · 4 November 2011, 08:29 AM

Well it didn't take that long for Bob to clean, oil, and regulate the movement as well as replace the crystal and crown. Thank goodness because I don't like to be separated from this one for very long.

His pic:

My pic today:

handsfull · 4 November 2011, 08:31 AM

Damn. That looks fantastic. Do you have a pic of the "before"???

johnbeth · 4 November 2011, 08:31 AM

toph · 4 November 2011, 08:34 AM

just incredible, i dont think there is an adjective in the English language that i could use to describe how nice that looks

HL65 · 4 November 2011, 08:49 AM

Very nice John!!!

dddrees · 4 November 2011, 08:51 AM

Great looking meter first Red Sub.

smallcandle · 4 November 2011, 09:07 AM

Absolutely gorgeous!

skyedog · 4 November 2011, 09:25 AM

how long the rejuvenation take you?

azguy · 4 November 2011, 09:34 AM

Oh my

that is special

cruvon · 4 November 2011, 09:35 AM

That's a beauty Dan and moreso after the spa treatment. One day when mine needs a service, will send it to Bob too.

greekbum · 4 November 2011, 09:40 AM

That's a very nice looking Submariner

Not many of them around in that condition anymore. Enjoy it and wear it in good health.

Dripp · 4 November 2011, 09:42 AM

Fantastic! The only way it could look better is if were on a wrist - especially mine

DiamondJack · 4 November 2011, 09:43 AM

Absolutely fantastic

matt4hand · 4 November 2011, 09:50 AM

WOW! Looks like freaking new!
Big congrats on that baby!

Michael M. · 4 November 2011, 09:52 AM

Looks Amazing John...like new!!

mjclark32 · 4 November 2011, 09:54 AM

Beautiful!

Submarino · 4 November 2011, 10:09 AM

All I can say is: gorgeous!!!

gwozhog · 4 November 2011, 10:10 AM

Man looks incredible. Im pretty sure Bob is the route I will go when my baby needs some TLC. All the horror stories I read about RSC damaging and scratching new watches why would one want to go any where else?

Yeager · 4 November 2011, 10:11 AM

Well, dang.....

pdoukas · 4 November 2011, 10:48 AM

I just pooped my pants!!!! Awesome!!

tuonor · 4 November 2011, 11:19 AM

Incredible! Did he polish at all?

springer · 4 November 2011, 11:25 AM

Pretty nice Doc. Very nice!

sleddog · 4 November 2011, 11:31 AM

A stunning example......Looks almost BNIB!

drockadam · 4 November 2011, 11:31 AM

Wow. That is one incredible 1680! Probably the cleanest looking one, I've ever seen! Enjoy it my friend!

cedargrove · 4 November 2011, 12:00 PM

Love it!

Jagatai · 4 November 2011, 12:08 PM

Beauuuuutiful John!!!!

Bob is an amazing guy. An artist and a doctor! Barbara is so patient with me and my questions!

bluemartinifan · 4 November 2011, 12:17 PM

John, I'll bet even Bob Ridley (who sees em all) complemented your watch

hdrazor251 · 4 November 2011, 12:32 PM

Takes my breath away.

Beaumont Miller II · 4 November 2011, 12:49 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Bob overhauled the movement, replaced the crown and tube with a period correct ones, replaced the crystal, and reconditioned the bracelet. All told, the service took about 4 weeks. There are signs of wear consistent with a 42 year old watch. Rather than polish away the history of every scuff and swirl, I chose to leave the case in the original condition. I have enjoyed wearing it today, as will my son someday, and hopefully his son.

z32turbo · 4 November 2011, 01:17 PM

Wow that looks great. Bob does some fine work!!!!!!

4 November 2011, 08:29 AM	#1
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Back from the Ridley Spa Treatment Well it didn't take that long for Bob to clean, oil, and regulate the movement as well as replace the crystal and crown. Thank goodness because I don't like to be separated from this one for very long. His pic: My pic today: __________________

4 November 2011, 08:34 AM	#4
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	just incredible, i dont think there is an adjective in the English language that i could use to describe how nice that looks __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

4 November 2011, 08:49 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,500	Very nice John!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 November 2011, 08:51 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Great looking meter first Red Sub. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 November 2011, 09:07 AM	#7
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	Absolutely gorgeous! __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

4 November 2011, 08:31 AM	#2
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	Damn. That looks fantastic. Do you have a pic of the "before"???

4 November 2011, 08:31 AM	#3
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536

4 November 2011, 09:25 AM	#8
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	how long the rejuvenation take you?

4 November 2011, 09:34 AM	#9
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Oh my that is special

4 November 2011, 09:35 AM	#10
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,688	That's a beauty Dan and moreso after the spa treatment. One day when mine needs a service, will send it to Bob too. __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

4 November 2011, 09:40 AM	#11
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,415	That's a very nice looking Submariner Not many of them around in that condition anymore. Enjoy it and wear it in good health. __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

4 November 2011, 09:42 AM	#12
Dripp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cincinnati Watch: 16520 Daytona Posts: 129	Fantastic! The only way it could look better is if were on a wrist - especially mine

4 November 2011, 09:43 AM	#13
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Absolutely fantastic

4 November 2011, 09:50 AM	#14
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	WOW! Looks like freaking new! Big congrats on that baby!

4 November 2011, 09:52 AM	#15
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Looks Amazing John...like new!!

4 November 2011, 09:54 AM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Beautiful! __________________

4 November 2011, 10:09 AM	#17
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	All I can say is: gorgeous!!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

4 November 2011, 10:10 AM	#18
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,893	Man looks incredible. Im pretty sure Bob is the route I will go when my baby needs some TLC. All the horror stories I read about RSC damaging and scratching new watches why would one want to go any where else?

4 November 2011, 10:11 AM	#19
Yeager Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: America Watch: Ho Posts: 368	Well, dang.....

4 November 2011, 10:48 AM	#20
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	I just pooped my pants!!!! Awesome!!

4 November 2011, 11:19 AM	#21
tuonor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cali Posts: 152	Incredible! Did he polish at all?

4 November 2011, 11:25 AM	#22
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,242	Pretty nice Doc. Very nice! __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

4 November 2011, 11:31 AM	#23
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,907	A stunning example......Looks almost BNIB! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

4 November 2011, 11:31 AM	#24
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Wow. That is one incredible 1680! Probably the cleanest looking one, I've ever seen! Enjoy it my friend!

4 November 2011, 12:00 PM	#25
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	Love it!

4 November 2011, 12:08 PM	#26
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Beauuuuutiful John!!!! Bob is an amazing guy. An artist and a doctor! Barbara is so patient with me and my questions!

4 November 2011, 12:17 PM	#27
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	John, I'll bet even Bob Ridley (who sees em all) complemented your watch

4 November 2011, 12:32 PM	#28
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,250	Takes my breath away. __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

4 November 2011, 12:49 PM	#29
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Thanks everyone for the kind words. Bob overhauled the movement, replaced the crown and tube with a period correct ones, replaced the crystal, and reconditioned the bracelet. All told, the service took about 4 weeks. There are signs of wear consistent with a 42 year old watch. Rather than polish away the history of every scuff and swirl, I chose to leave the case in the original condition. I have enjoyed wearing it today, as will my son someday, and hopefully his son. __________________

4 November 2011, 01:17 PM	#30
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Wow that looks great. Bob does some fine work!!!!!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

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