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20 March 2020, 08:11 AM
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True GILT Barn Find!!
This 1965 1675 gilt GMT has to be one of the dirtiest, yet cleanest watches I have ever seen.
The watch has not worked in years and as you can see, the crystal was beyond shot. Some moisture did enter the watch and left a small topical layer around the 6 o'clock area. Removing the bezel, tension spring and retaining ring, you can see where there is PLENTY of DNA and corrosion. Besides replacing a few mechanical parts, all this watch needed was a sympathetic cleaning. Once finished, what better than installing a T-38 to top it off. This particular dial is indeed cool as the 6, 9 and 12 markers are slightly lighter in color and match evenly.
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phillip@ridleywatchmakers.com Last edited by phillip ridley; 20 March 2020 at 08:12 AM.. Reason: Adjustment |
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20 March 2020, 08:14 AM
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wow , what a beauty
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20 March 2020, 08:17 AM
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Wow awesome work!
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20 March 2020, 08:18 AM
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That thing is awesome.
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20 March 2020, 08:19 AM
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Wow Phillip, I love your posts. Always good stuff, and your photos are a thing of beauty. Sure beat my iphone pics.
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20 March 2020, 08:22 AM
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thanks for showing. amazing work.
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20 March 2020, 08:23 AM
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Superb JOB!!!!! Looks fantastic!!
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20 March 2020, 08:24 AM
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That is an absolutely beautiful watch! An amazing restoration, I love seeing old watches brought back to life like this!!!
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20 March 2020, 08:26 AM
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Those crown guards and chamfers!!!!
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20 March 2020, 08:27 AM
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Awesome pictures man. Thank you so much for sharing. Nice job.
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20 March 2020, 08:52 AM
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Never in my life have I seen so much wrist jam in one place.
Oddly very satisfying to see it cleaned up, nice one bro |
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20 March 2020, 08:53 AM
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What a great find!
And what a great restoration job, too! Nicely done, sir! 
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20 March 2020, 08:53 AM
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Woooof bravo, gorgeous
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20 March 2020, 09:15 AM
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Amazing work..... The puffy lume
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20 March 2020, 09:30 AM
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Wow, wow, wow. That's fantastic!
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20 March 2020, 09:46 AM
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What a joy to follow that post. Thanks for sharing, Phillip!!
dP
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20 March 2020, 09:47 AM
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Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
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20 March 2020, 09:51 AM
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Wow! What a find and even better restoration. Amazing work!
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20 March 2020, 10:11 AM
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Wow great pic as always ,any idea when abouts it might of got put in the drawer & left .
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20 March 2020, 10:13 AM
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Phillip please continue with these type posts. Love the pics and info.
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20 March 2020, 10:15 AM
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Great job 👍👍👍
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20 March 2020, 10:20 AM
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Amazing work! Beautiful.
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20 March 2020, 12:16 PM
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Fantastic restoration :thumbsup
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20 March 2020, 12:42 PM
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So nice!
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20 March 2020, 12:52 PM
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Nice work Phillip on the watch and the photographs! Makes me want to use you guys just to have a cool chronicle of the tear down and rebirth. I think the way you document these vintage pieces adds unmistakable value to the service you provide. Really stellar work!
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20 March 2020, 01:08 PM
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Quote:
To clarify, as of May of 2019, I started my own adventure opening up Ridleywatchmakers.com, focusing on any vintage Rolex and Omega, as well as, some of the current pieces.
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20 March 2020, 02:24 PM
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Great work. We're not worthy.
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20 March 2020, 03:52 PM
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WOW!
Another saved 1675! Please keep making these posts!
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20 March 2020, 04:41 PM
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wow amazing work!
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20 March 2020, 04:48 PM
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Great work.
Another GMT lives again.
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