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ingoodtime · 20 June 2011, 12:35 AM

That was a great story and an experience you will never forget. It even adds more sentimental value to your history with the watch.

PhilM · 20 June 2011, 12:38 AM

Great post with an even better outcome

NorthernPike · 20 June 2011, 12:41 AM

That's a great story. You're lucky to have found such a person. I had a similar experience with a 1949 vintage Rolex left to me by my father. After several years of patience, I finally found someone I could trust to repair it, and as luck would have it, he was conveniently very close to home here north of Toronto.
I too had the pleasure of hovering beside him as he opened the watch and assessed it, describing each step. I didn't stay for the whole repair though. I wanted him to take his time. After a second regulation, the over 60 year old watch, which had been run over by a car, is more accurate than my RSC regulated 16610LV.

frank gama · 20 June 2011, 06:01 AM

Thank you all. It does make me feel Im a worthy custodian of the Oyster.
Ive had it for some twenty years now and some day hope to pass it (along with with all the stories) on to my son who is only four at the moment. A long way to go but Im sure the Oyster will still be ticking away long after Im gone.

frank gama · 20 June 2011, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthernPike

That's a great story. You're lucky to have found such a person. I had a similar experience with a 1949 vintage Rolex left to me by my father. After several years of patience, I finally found someone I could trust to repair it, and as luck would have it, he was conveniently very close to home here north of Toronto.
I too had the pleasure of hovering beside him as he opened the watch and assessed it, describing each step. I didn't stay for the whole repair though. I wanted him to take his time. After a second regulation, the over 60 year old watch, which had been run over by a car, is more accurate than my RSC regulated 16610LV.

Thats a fantastic Oyster Everest you have got there. Its absolutely remarkable that after more than half a century it is as accurate if not better than a modern Rolex. Mine too is within a couple of seconds a day. Just goes to show what a great watch Rolex is and always has been.

OneMoreSi · 20 June 2011, 05:36 PM

Cool story, what a great experience.

RicharddeJong · 24 June 2011, 10:50 PM

Cool story, thanks for sharing.

rest in peace JJ

jimchan · 24 June 2011, 10:57 PM

What a touching story. It's a great read up for me.

On the other hand, this got me worried if RSC will be able to service my Datejust II 40 years down the road.

I read somewhere in the forum that Patek will service any of their watch irregardless of their ages.

rolexpawn · 24 June 2011, 11:48 PM

That was a great adventure for you, I think you owe him a steak dinner for all of his work. Finding a master craftsman is difficult, being able to watch him work is priceless.

20 June 2011, 12:35 AM	#31
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Lee Location: USA Posts: 2,834	That was a great story and an experience you will never forget. It even adds more sentimental value to your history with the watch. __________________ Lee

20 June 2011, 12:38 AM	#32
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Great post with an even better outcome

20 June 2011, 12:41 AM	#33
NorthernPike "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: LV, 1949 Everest Posts: 463	That's a great story. You're lucky to have found such a person. I had a similar experience with a 1949 vintage Rolex left to me by my father. After several years of patience, I finally found someone I could trust to repair it, and as luck would have it, he was conveniently very close to home here north of Toronto. I too had the pleasure of hovering beside him as he opened the watch and assessed it, describing each step. I didn't stay for the whole repair though. I wanted him to take his time. After a second regulation, the over 60 year old watch, which had been run over by a car, is more accurate than my RSC regulated 16610LV.

20 June 2011, 06:01 AM	#34
frank gama "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: ExhibitionOnly Location: Earth Posts: 311	Thank you all. It does make me feel Im a worthy custodian of the Oyster. Ive had it for some twenty years now and some day hope to pass it (along with with all the stories) on to my son who is only four at the moment. A long way to go but Im sure the Oyster will still be ticking away long after Im gone.

20 June 2011, 05:36 PM	#36
OneMoreSi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Watch: DSSD,Explorer,GMT Posts: 150	Cool story, what a great experience.

24 June 2011, 10:50 PM	#37
RicharddeJong Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Richard Location: Netherlands Posts: 37	Cool story, thanks for sharing. rest in peace JJ

24 June 2011, 10:57 PM	#38
jimchan Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 58	What a touching story. It's a great read up for me. On the other hand, this got me worried if RSC will be able to service my Datejust II 40 years down the road. I read somewhere in the forum that Patek will service any of their watch irregardless of their ages.

24 June 2011, 11:48 PM	#39
rolexpawn Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Chester Location: Bolton UK Watch: my Rolex(s) Posts: 479	That was a great adventure for you, I think you owe him a steak dinner for all of his work. Finding a master craftsman is difficult, being able to watch him work is priceless.

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