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[legacy404]

This is awesome. Definitely better to preserve the dial as much as possible, therefore keeping its uniqueness. There are tons of examples out there probably with repainted dials. Going to be a beauty once on the wrist!

[forgedblades]

I commented early on and have been following the entire time. Even if you are late to this thread one cannot help being excited to see the restored watch. I'm getting impatient tell that guy to hurry up!!! LOL

[Filipão]

Any news? ;-)

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[narembeen]

Well I caved and messaged my watch maker last week. No response. However! I see this as a positive because it means he is hard at work on getting this finished....right?

Cheers to all of you who have checked out this thread and have asked for updates, it really feels like it isn't just me on the edge of my seat awaiting to see the finished result.

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by narembeen

Well I caved and messaged my watch maker last week. No response. However! I see this as a positive because it means he is hard at work on getting this finished....right?

Cheers to all of you who have checked out this thread and have asked for updates, it really feels like it isn't just me on the edge of my seat awaiting to see the finished result.

It’s not just you. Very interested in seeing the final restored and functional watch.

[WACHMIK]

Have you fixed it yet? we need pictures..

[Filipão]

@narembeen, the world is waiting!

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by Filipão

@narembeen, the world is waiting!

I noticed :) Its been three weeks since the remaining parts were sent across so all we can do is wait. I don't know how long this process takes and if the service is complicated it may take a while. I do know he has a service kit from Switzerland, so he has all the parts on hand to finish this work.

[Rumar89]

Excited to see the end result! I think I’m about to embark on a similar (although much less intensive) process. Great to see these kind of threads as inspiration.

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by Rumar89

Excited to see the end result! I think I’m about to embark on a similar (although much less intensive) process. Great to see these kind of threads as inspiration.

Thanks matey! You should start a thread and share your journey with us! I have to say, these restoration threads are the most interesting threads on TRF. A whole lot more interesting than the 'can I wear my rolex in the sauna?' or 'will this scratch affect the resale value of my rolex' threads

[Rumar89]

Originally Posted by narembeen

Thanks matey! You should start a thread and share your journey with us! I have to say, these restoration threads are the most interesting threads on TRF. A whole lot more interesting than the 'can I wear my rolex in the sauna?' or 'will this scratch affect the resale value of my rolex' threads

Agreed. Love seeing a honest watch that was well used and loved brought back to life.


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[SubLover50]

Congrats on a beautiful piece of history

[mcch2233]

This is definitely one of the greatest threads on the forum! Anxiously waiting alongside you here.

[Scaramanga74]

So exciting :)

[Burlington]

Just been reading through this the last three days. Was hoping i would scroll down to the finished article.

What a great story and read. Thanks to the OP and the contributors. I understand a lot more now about the vintage world than I did before.

I do find the whole philosophy around repair or replace, and if repairing by how much fascinating.

Can’t wait to see the finished thing !

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by Burlington

Just been reading through this the last three days. Was hoping i would scroll down to the finished article.

What a great story and read. Thanks to the OP and the contributors. I understand a lot more now about the vintage world than I did before.

I do find the whole philosophy around repair or replace, and if repairing by how much fascinating.

Can’t wait to see the finished thing !

Thank you mate! I guess the cool thing is you will see the final result at the same time as everyone else!

To say I have learnt a lot since March is an understatement. I knew almost nothing when I started this thread and now, well I am still no expert, but my appreciation for these watches and my father in laws amazing taste in the 1960's has made me a fan for life!

[Scaramanga74]

Any updates here? :)

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by Scaramanga74

Any updates here? :)

Hi, no none sadly. Its been a month now since the parts were sent over. We must be getting close

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by narembeen

Hi, no none sadly. Its been a month now since the parts were sent over. We must be getting close

Sorry if my reply seems arrogant, I haven’t read the complete thread.

When and where did you send your watch to be serviced? And how come it’s taking so long?


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

Sorry if my reply seems arrogant, I haven’t read the complete thread.

When and where did you send your watch to be serviced? And how come it’s taking so long?


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May I uh ... politely suggest ... um ... that you uh actually read the thread?

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

Sorry if my reply seems arrogant, I haven’t read the complete thread.

When and where did you send your watch to be serviced? And how come it’s taking so long?


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That way um OP doesn’t have to repeat ... uh kinda obvious here ... the whole story that dozens have already been monitoring hmmm for months over hundreds of posts.

[Filipão]

#352 in fact!

@VintageRX every bit of it really worth reading.

[VintageRX]

2.5 hours later and I understand what’s going on! This will look great once done, But that watchmaker is surely taking his time haha


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

2.5 hours later and I understand what’s going on! This will look great once done, But that watchmaker is surely taking his time haha


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Glad to have you on board for the ride!! Many people waiting with baited breath on this one!!

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

2.5 hours later and I understand what’s going on! This will look great once done, But that watchmaker is surely taking his time haha


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All good mate! I am holding onto the same theory, the longer it takes the better it will turn out. I would be worried if I got it back in a few days. I am glad you had a read of the thread, its getting quite lengthy now!

[Slimpee]

Coming soon on the “for sale or trade” forum:

“Newly restored 5513. Lots of attention to detail. Will trade for light blue OP41”



(Just kidding. I’m excited to see the result!)

[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by narembeen

All good mate! I am holding onto the same theory, the longer it takes the better it will turn out. I would be worried if I got it back in a few days. I am glad you had a read of the thread, its getting quite lengthy now!

I can relate to you in a way. I’m only 20 and at 19 I bought my first Rolex from a pawn shop. I had it serviced by a reputable watchmaker who specializes in Rolex. Since getting it I’ve worn it almost every single day since last November. But now I’m looking to switching out the slate grey dial for a silver one. The watch originally was missing it’s two tone bracelet, thankfully mike at Rolliworks had a couple for sale. I am now waiting for the parts to arrive and be put all together


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[VintageRX]

Originally Posted by Slimpee

Coming soon on the “for sale or trade” forum:

“Newly restored 5513. Lots of attention to detail. Will trade for light blue OP41”

I doubt that will happen given how much he’s gone through. It means to much


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[narembeen]

Originally Posted by VintageRX

I doubt that will happen given how much he’s gone through. It means to much


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All good. In the end I dont think my 5513 is worth as much as a datejust. I diddnt get it restored in such a way that it could be sold. I got it restored so I can wear it daily and have a part of my step father with me to remind me of the good times.