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Old 15 June 2018, 10:23 AM   #1
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Teaser Pics From Phillip Ridley

Some of you may have seen my adventures locating a GMT on a business trip:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=599420

She spent a couple days in my safe before being shipped off to Phillip Ridley (and bracelet to Michael Young).

Today Phillip started the real work and sent some teaser pictures, which are much better than the ones I took originally. I’m reassured to hear from him that he thinks the chamfers and dial are in great shape, and he agrees that it’s an overall beautiful watch.

Awesome experience with Phillip and his team so far, and he promised more pictures to come (which will go straight here)!













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Old 15 June 2018, 11:13 AM   #2
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Old 15 June 2018, 12:14 PM   #3
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Very cool!
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Old 15 June 2018, 01:56 PM   #4
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Beauty...looking forward to more !! Congrats
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Old 15 June 2018, 01:59 PM   #5
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Phillip just this past week finished my 16753 Rootbeer. The entire experience from first communication to follow up after I received the watch was exceptional. I'm beyond pleased with the quality of work he did, and I trust you'll have the same experience.
I'm looking forward to seeing your watch when it's complete. Keep the pictures coming!
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Old 16 June 2018, 03:33 AM   #6
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Looks great!!
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Old 16 June 2018, 03:50 AM   #7
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very nice! Dont forget to post it here again when you receive it!
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Old 16 June 2018, 12:01 PM   #8
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Old 19 June 2018, 07:43 AM   #9
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More gratuitous pics from Phillip:



















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Old 19 June 2018, 07:52 AM   #10
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Cant wait to see the finished pics..
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Old 19 June 2018, 08:02 AM   #11
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Cant wait to see the finished pics..
Can't wait to get the finished product in my hands!!!
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Old 19 June 2018, 08:32 AM   #12
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Phillip's work is well worth waiting for.
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Old 20 June 2018, 04:14 AM   #13
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great thread! thanks for sharing
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Old 20 June 2018, 07:34 AM   #14
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Just out of curiosity, how long did Michael Young quote you on the bracelet? Wondering if it takes him and his team a longer or shorter than a more modern Jubilee/Oyster. I too can't wait to see the final product.
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Old 20 June 2018, 07:38 AM   #15
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Old 20 June 2018, 07:57 AM   #16
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Just out of curiosity, how long did Michael Young quote you on the bracelet? Wondering if it takes him and his team a longer or shorter than a more modern Jubilee/Oyster. I too can't wait to see the final product.


He received it May 4th and I just got notice today that it’s done!

So it should be just about 7 weeks door-to-door. I think he originally said it typically takes 4-6 weeks but could be longer, so I’d consider his estimate accurate.

I’ll obviously post pics of the bracelet when it arrives.
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Old 21 June 2018, 04:25 AM   #17
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Totally! Exclamation dial and small GMT hand. It's gonna be drool worthy.
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Old 21 June 2018, 11:04 AM   #18
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Stunning. Congratulations. Phillip was great choice for the restoration. I've been most happy with his work.
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Old 23 June 2018, 01:48 AM   #19
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She’ll be home on Tuesday and bracelet should arrive today!

























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Old 23 June 2018, 02:42 AM   #20
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WOW so cool will be watching..
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Old 23 June 2018, 02:47 AM   #21
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Old 23 June 2018, 04:20 AM   #22
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Most excellent. Congrats on the respectful restoration.
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Old 23 June 2018, 05:11 AM   #23
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I just spoke to Phillip about two hours ago and I can already tell him and his team are experts in their game.
Working on convincing my grandfather to splurge in this restoration for his Datejust.
Otherwise I will have to wait till after my wedding to send it to them.

Your watch looks beautiful now on the inside!


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Old 23 June 2018, 08:00 AM   #24
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Just got home and opened the package from Michael Young with my bracelet... t-minus 4 days until it’s paired back with the watch!







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Old 23 June 2018, 10:09 AM   #25
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Outstanding! Keep us posted, please
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Old 23 June 2018, 10:43 AM   #27
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Old 23 June 2018, 12:30 PM   #28
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Looks so great!! Can’t wait to see the complete package!!
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