The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Watch Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10 February 2014, 12:08 PM   #241
cop414
TRF Moderator & 2024 Patron
 
cop414's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 71,815
Quote:
Originally Posted by Royalex View Post
I am still looking for seeing the update.:)
Me too...
__________________

Rolex Submariner 14060M
Omega Seamaster 2254.50
DOXA Professional 1200T

Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons
TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron
P Club Member #17
2 FA ENABLED
cop414 is offline  
Old 10 February 2014, 12:29 PM   #242
versatile1
"TRF" Member
 
versatile1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Nanaimo, B.C.
Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans
Posts: 1,980
UPDATE

I know the restoration process was minor.
Besides a new bezel, crown and seals, the watch "needed" nothing, though a complete service was performed including replacement of all the pins in the bracelet.
Personally I would have left it as is and considered it a great conversation starter.

I will try to meet up with the owner to get a pic or two.
__________________
Everything will be okay in the end.
If it's not okay, it's not the end.

Life is a cruel teacher
It will give you the test first and the lesson later
versatile1 is offline  
Old 10 February 2014, 12:36 PM   #243
roadie1
2024 Pledge Member
 
roadie1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Southeast
Watch: Divers, GMT
Posts: 2,143
Yes please get pics!! Thanks for the update
roadie1 is online now  
Old 16 March 2014, 11:50 PM   #244
Balsquat
"TRF" Member
 
Balsquat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Canada
Posts: 222
Any updates from my favourite thread?
Balsquat is offline  
Old 17 March 2014, 12:48 AM   #245
Drjamesie
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: London
Posts: 78
Quote:
Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece View Post
Very nice story. I love it, I would like to see if Rolex reacts and asks for the specific watch to see the results of the sea. But mind you, it was immersed, not sprayed, so O2 had no effect on it. If it was exposed alternatively in water-air-water etc, the rust effect would be more obvious.

The "goldish" color is rust, and I would like to see the surfaces, bost SS and gold, after the cleaning BEFORE the polishing.

The owner deserves a "plaquet" from Rolex for his achievement.

PS Thanks God I have also a Sub and take only short showers after my dives
Just to say that O2 is dissolved in sea water. Therefore it does have an effect, admittedly not as much as an air water mix but the effect is there.
Drjamesie is offline  
Old 17 March 2014, 01:03 AM   #246
pininfarina
"TRF" Member
 
pininfarina's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Pin
Location: singapore
Posts: 44
This is great story and i can't believe i just picked this one up... Thanks versatile1.

So question for versatile1, did this story got on the local paper in the end? Didn't see that one posted here?
pininfarina is offline  
Old 17 March 2014, 01:30 AM   #247
DrTom
"TRF" Member
 
DrTom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Canada
Watch: gmt master
Posts: 426
gotta love british columbia! Some of the toughest men i have ever met live in bc.....this rolex story is a total match to the heart and soul of canada...(i can say this because i originally came from the usa). i agree, don't clean the watch, just what needs to be done to service it....
(btw i see the steel 'stain' all the time in the marine environment in bc....suspect its organic material and some oxidation)...my subtitle for this story is......

What's it take be canadian? tough, tenacious and classy.....of course its a rolex.
DrTom is offline  
Old 17 March 2014, 01:47 AM   #248
nauticajoe
"TRF" Member
 
nauticajoe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
Posts: 14,774
WOW, that's awesome!
nauticajoe is offline  
Old 18 March 2014, 02:10 PM   #249
fishingbear
2024 Pledge Member
 
fishingbear's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: George
Location: Alabama
Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt
Posts: 4,361
Fascinating story; and another reason to love the Rolex Submariner!
fishingbear is offline  
Old 18 March 2014, 03:13 PM   #250
versatile1
"TRF" Member
 
versatile1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Nanaimo, B.C.
Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans
Posts: 1,980
Quote:
Originally Posted by pininfarina View Post
This is great story and i can't believe i just picked this one up... Thanks versatile1.

So question for versatile1, did this story got on the local paper in the end? Didn't see that one posted here?
I never saw anything in the local paper.
Unfortunately to date its a great story that has gone unwritten
__________________
Everything will be okay in the end.
If it's not okay, it's not the end.

Life is a cruel teacher
It will give you the test first and the lesson later
versatile1 is offline  
Old 19 March 2014, 12:51 PM   #251
amaninspired
"TRF" Member
 
amaninspired's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 383
Quote:
Originally Posted by versatile1 View Post
UPDATE



I know the restoration process was minor.

Besides a new bezel, crown and seals, the watch "needed" nothing, though a complete service was performed including replacement of all the pins in the bracelet.

Personally I would have left it as is and considered it a great conversation starter.



I will try to meet up with the owner to get a pic or two.

I would love to see photos of the restored watch. Yet another amazing story of Rolex endurance!
amaninspired is offline  
Old 23 May 2014, 10:56 PM   #252
porschedude
"TRF" Member
 
porschedude's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: USA
Watch: 116610LV
Posts: 1,207
Awesome!!!!
porschedude is offline  
Old 23 May 2014, 11:14 PM   #253
rustyduck
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Lake Oswego
Posts: 178
Quote:
Originally Posted by amaninspired View Post
I would love to see photos of the restored watch. Yet another amazing story of Rolex endurance!
I would love to see the update as well
rustyduck is offline  
Old 24 May 2014, 01:59 AM   #254
tkerrmd
"TRF" Member
 
tkerrmd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Tom
Location: In a race car!
Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES
Posts: 24,123
Awesome and amazing!!
tkerrmd is offline  
Old 22 August 2014, 07:12 AM   #255
regnant
"TRF" Member
 
regnant's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Close to Rolex AD
Posts: 3,474
I have stumbled upon this epic thread by fluke and happy I have :D
What a story and robust watch
regnant is offline  
Old 22 August 2014, 07:20 AM   #256
sennheiserz
"TRF" Member
 
sennheiserz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Dave
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: ♛ + Ω +
Posts: 601
I'd love to have your story on my blog: wristtimes.com

Please PM me!
__________________
My Watch Blog - http://www.wristtimes.com

Collection: Rolex Sub NDc 114060 | Omega SMP 861 | Apple Watch SS
sennheiserz is offline  
Old 22 August 2014, 10:41 AM   #257
FunkyTang
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Houston-ish
Posts: 34
Should have worn a NATO...


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
FunkyTang is offline  
Closed Thread


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Takuya Watches

Bobs Watches

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

DavidSW Watches

Coronet


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.