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sam. · 4 March 2010, 08:14 AM

i am getting this watch repaired tomorrow,i dont know how long it will take hopefully not to long or i will be pulling my hair out!it was my grandfathers and the watch is very important to me,anyway i thought i would post more pictures of the watch when fully restored as a kind of before and after thread,cant wait to see it in its full glory,the watch was bought in 1951,hopefully it will be on my sons wrist in another 60 years!

sam. · 5 March 2010, 06:27 AM

Well its in the shop now,they will let me know on monday how much it will cost

Widows Son · 5 March 2010, 07:02 AM

Nothing better than a family heirloom!!! Love the hands and markers.

JMIND · 5 March 2010, 02:54 PM

Hi Sam, can't wait to see the restoration pics. Good luck.

Jerry

AJC · 5 March 2010, 03:43 PM

Hey Sam,

Looking forward to seeing the pictures after the resto.

Cheers

sam. · 5 March 2010, 06:21 PM

thanks everyone,will keep you posted.

chrislkb · 5 March 2010, 08:03 PM

Nice honeycomb dial (i think) and dalphine hands. Very similiar to a Tudor Rose I have with me =)

explorer2m · 6 March 2010, 12:00 AM

Now that is a beautiful watch. After it is restored don't wear it. Put it in a nice oak or maple display case. Pass it on to your son along with a new model but keep that old beauty under lock and key. You just don't see old ones like that anymore. This is why I love rolex. They have a great history and the models have only changed a little since they started making watches. Unlike other watch makers they change the look atleast once a year. That's why I invested in one rolex for myself. I'll probably only own the one but it was worth it cause it will last a lifetime and hopefully in 50 years it will look half as good as the one you have. Thanks for sharing the photos of your oldie but goodie.

ayecarumba · 6 March 2010, 06:13 AM

Truly "Old School" Classic!

Beautiful heirloom and so nice to see you taking good care of that legacy!

Can't wait to see the after pics!

I think a pic with your granddad, dad, you, and your son and that restored watch would become a nice addition to the heirloom legacy and add value to it!

Thanks for sharing!

--Paul

ParisDakarBmw · 6 March 2010, 06:17 AM

That watch is in great shape to begin with. This one will be looking good when it comes back. What all did it need other than a polish, and maybe a servicing?

brkanand · 6 March 2010, 06:20 AM

Great family find. Enjoy!

sam. · 6 March 2010, 09:07 AM

thanks again for all your nice comments,its led me to write a bit about what i am hoping to have done to the watch,so here goes:
a full service,a new tube,and possibly the winder as the threads have deteriorated to the point where they cant screw up anymore (as you can see from the pictures),full clean and polish of the metal,and new glass,i also wanted the dial restored,but its in pretty good condition,so hopefully it needs a careful clean.
I have no idea of the cost yet (til monday of course,fingers crossed),we could all have guesses,mine is going to be £450,shot in the dark!(thats about $681

INFO TO GUESS THE PRICE
shop is a privately owned store,running for three generations in the picturesque town of abergavenny south wales,i used to work there 15 years ago,selling all kinds of lovely watches,they have sent the watch to a rolex trained watch maker/repairer they use for all their rolex repairs,i know no more than that sorry.

sam. · 9 March 2010, 04:32 AM

no phone call,agrahh!!!,never mind i will probably ring them by tomorrow afternoon,if i havent heard from them,will keep you posted.

michs008 · 10 March 2010, 02:46 AM

Can't wait to see the magic they can to this classic masterpiece!

buz-lh · 10 March 2010, 03:36 AM

Leave that beautiful dial as is with only a cleanup.

bewithabob · 10 March 2010, 06:42 AM

that's a beauty. oh please please dont do anything to disturb the dial, it looks great.

sam. · 10 March 2010, 06:45 AM

Thanks guys,still haven't heard from them,i guess i will just have to be patient,i know these things take time. Its great to see everyone's comments and advise,i only joined a few days ago,but i am enjoying the "ROLEX FORUMS" experience.

sam. · 10 March 2010, 06:51 AM

A few of you have said just clean the dial and not to restore it,i think i may pay heed to this advise,as i wouldn't want to change the look of the watch, a clean might be a better choice,when they ring me with the price,i will talk more in depth with them about it.

sam. · 14 March 2010, 07:26 AM

still don't know how much it will be,but i found out the man fixing my watch was at a watch convention last week!,(bad timing)never mind,i also found out he has a contract with Rolex and he gets all his parts directly from them,witch is nice to know,hope to hear from the shop Monday.

JMIND · 14 March 2010, 10:23 AM

I'm sure it will be worth the wait, Sam. Hang in there.

Jerry

sam. · 14 March 2010, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMIND

I'm sure it will be worth the wait, Sam. Hang in there.

Jerry

thanks Jerry i will.

sam. · 20 March 2010, 07:50 AM

i am still chasing them up,although still haven't heard anything,i am really starting to miss my watch!

jatco · 20 March 2010, 10:31 AM

Waiting for the results as well...
Its been 2weeks...!
Hang in there..!

Renoir · 20 March 2010, 11:32 AM

It'll go by fast, my Sub was away for 8 weeks and it flew by!

sea-dweller · 20 March 2010, 11:48 AM

Waiting to see your photos, after the restoration.

chrislkb · 20 March 2010, 06:09 PM

tick tock tick tock!

sam. · 21 March 2010, 07:12 AM

thanks everyone,its nice to know i'm not alone,i guess most people here will go through the same thing at one point or another,i wish i had taken more pictures before it went away though!,anyway thanks for all your comments stories and support!

sam. · 23 March 2010, 12:33 AM

well the shop just phoned me,kind of took me by surprise,no problems to fix,here is whats being done and the final price:

case and bracelet restore polish

service

new glass

new tube (crown is fine)

not going with the dial restore,as since i have joined here i have gained knowledge through reading posts and peoples advise to me within this thread also,i just thought it would look better restored,but that was before joining here,i now obviously realise that would be a big mistake as their is no danger of bits flaking off the dial,devalue the watch,etc,but most of all it was the dial my grandfather looked at!

final price is: £253 =$380

price would have been £320=$480 if i hadn't worked there in the 90's,i am really pleased with the price,and i cant tell you all how excited i am,they said it will take about six weeks,but to phone in a month for an update,its going to be a long month thats for sure,but i have something to really look forward to now!

spuds · 23 March 2010, 12:38 AM

Great news! Good for you mate..... now the looooooong wait really begins!!

sam. · 23 March 2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spuds

Great news! Good for you mate..... now the looooooong wait really begins!!

yes i will have to keep myself very busy,to take my mind off it!

5 March 2010, 06:27 AM	#2
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	progress Well its in the shop now,they will let me know on monday how much it will cost

5 March 2010, 03:43 PM	#5
AJC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 1,878	Hey Sam, Looking forward to seeing the pictures after the resto. Cheers __________________ Mailman

6 March 2010, 06:13 AM	#9
ayecarumba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: ATL Watch: the one I'm wearin Posts: 526	Wow... Truly "Old School" Classic! Beautiful heirloom and so nice to see you taking good care of that legacy! Can't wait to see the after pics! I think a pic with your granddad, dad, you, and your son and that restored watch would become a nice addition to the heirloom legacy and add value to it! Thanks for sharing! --Paul __________________ "Whether we wake or we sleep, Whether we carol or weep, The Sun with his planets in chime, Marketh the going of Time." --Edward Fitzgerald

6 March 2010, 09:07 AM	#12
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	more info+a bit of fun on the side thanks again for all your nice comments,its led me to write a bit about what i am hoping to have done to the watch,so here goes: a full service,a new tube,and possibly the winder as the threads have deteriorated to the point where they cant screw up anymore (as you can see from the pictures),full clean and polish of the metal,and new glass,i also wanted the dial restored,but its in pretty good condition,so hopefully it needs a careful clean. I have no idea of the cost yet (til monday of course,fingers crossed),we could all have guesses,mine is going to be £450,shot in the dark!(thats about $681 INFO TO GUESS THE PRICE shop is a privately owned store,running for three generations in the picturesque town of abergavenny south wales,i used to work there 15 years ago,selling all kinds of lovely watches,they have sent the watch to a rolex trained watch maker/repairer they use for all their rolex repairs,i know no more than that sorry.

10 March 2010, 03:36 AM	#15
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Leave that beautiful dial as is with only a cleanup. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

5 March 2010, 07:02 AM	#3
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	Nothing better than a family heirloom!!! Love the hands and markers.

5 March 2010, 02:54 PM	#4
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Hi Sam, can't wait to see the restoration pics. Good luck. Jerry

5 March 2010, 06:21 PM	#6
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	thanks everyone,will keep you posted.

5 March 2010, 08:03 PM	#7
chrislkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Christopher Location: Singapore Watch: out kiddo! Posts: 1,033	Nice honeycomb dial (i think) and dalphine hands. Very similiar to a Tudor Rose I have with me =)

6 March 2010, 12:00 AM	#8
explorer2m "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 3	Now that is a beautiful watch. After it is restored don't wear it. Put it in a nice oak or maple display case. Pass it on to your son along with a new model but keep that old beauty under lock and key. You just don't see old ones like that anymore. This is why I love rolex. They have a great history and the models have only changed a little since they started making watches. Unlike other watch makers they change the look atleast once a year. That's why I invested in one rolex for myself. I'll probably only own the one but it was worth it cause it will last a lifetime and hopefully in 50 years it will look half as good as the one you have. Thanks for sharing the photos of your oldie but goodie.

6 March 2010, 06:17 AM	#10
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	That watch is in great shape to begin with. This one will be looking good when it comes back. What all did it need other than a polish, and maybe a servicing?

6 March 2010, 06:20 AM	#11
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,047	Great family find. Enjoy!

9 March 2010, 04:32 AM	#13
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	no phone call,agrahh!!!,never mind i will probably ring them by tomorrow afternoon,if i havent heard from them,will keep you posted.

10 March 2010, 02:46 AM	#14
michs008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 3	Can't wait to see the magic they can to this classic masterpiece!

10 March 2010, 06:42 AM	#16
bewithabob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Bob Location: Dallas, Texas Watch: Daytona Meteorite Posts: 3,413	that's a beauty. oh please please dont do anything to disturb the dial, it looks great. __________________ meteor flying to Earth onto my wrist... 116509 Daytona Meteorite, 116520 Daytona Black, 116710 GMTIIC, 16013 DATEJUST, CARTIER SANTOS 100 W20090X8, IWC Big Pilot, IWC Top Gun "Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end."

10 March 2010, 06:45 AM	#17
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	Thanks guys,still haven't heard from them,i guess i will just have to be patient,i know these things take time. Its great to see everyone's comments and advise,i only joined a few days ago,but i am enjoying the "ROLEX FORUMS" experience.

10 March 2010, 06:51 AM	#18
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	A few of you have said just clean the dial and not to restore it,i think i may pay heed to this advise,as i wouldn't want to change the look of the watch, a clean might be a better choice,when they ring me with the price,i will talk more in depth with them about it.

14 March 2010, 07:26 AM	#19
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	update still don't know how much it will be,but i found out the man fixing my watch was at a watch convention last week!,(bad timing)never mind,i also found out he has a contract with Rolex and he gets all his parts directly from them,witch is nice to know,hope to hear from the shop Monday.

14 March 2010, 10:23 AM	#20
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	I'm sure it will be worth the wait, Sam. Hang in there. Jerry

20 March 2010, 07:50 AM	#22
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	limbo i am still chasing them up,although still haven't heard anything,i am really starting to miss my watch!

20 March 2010, 10:31 AM	#23
jatco 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 47,769	Waiting for the results as well... Its been 2weeks...! Hang in there..!

20 March 2010, 11:32 AM	#24
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	It'll go by fast, my Sub was away for 8 weeks and it flew by!

20 March 2010, 11:48 AM	#25
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Waiting to see your photos, after the restoration. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 March 2010, 06:09 PM	#26
chrislkb "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Christopher Location: Singapore Watch: out kiddo! Posts: 1,033	tick tock tick tock! __________________ Viva La Rolex

21 March 2010, 07:12 AM	#27
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	Thankyou thanks everyone,its nice to know i'm not alone,i guess most people here will go through the same thing at one point or another,i wish i had taken more pictures before it went away though!,anyway thanks for all your comments stories and support!

23 March 2010, 12:33 AM	#28
sam. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: sam Location: s.wales GB Watch: Oyster Royal 6246 Posts: 429	good news update well the shop just phoned me,kind of took me by surprise,no problems to fix,here is whats being done and the final price: case and bracelet restore polish service new glass new tube (crown is fine) not going with the dial restore,as since i have joined here i have gained knowledge through reading posts and peoples advise to me within this thread also,i just thought it would look better restored,but that was before joining here,i now obviously realise that would be a big mistake as their is no danger of bits flaking off the dial,devalue the watch,etc,but most of all it was the dial my grandfather looked at! final price is: £253 =$380 price would have been £320=$480 if i hadn't worked there in the 90's,i am really pleased with the price,and i cant tell you all how excited i am,they said it will take about six weeks,but to phone in a month for an update,its going to be a long month thats for sure,but i have something to really look forward to now!

23 March 2010, 12:38 AM	#29
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Great news! Good for you mate..... now the looooooong wait really begins!! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

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