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Brian Waddell · 27 November 2006, 04:45 PM

I'm a new member. Hello. I would like some advice on restoring a Tudor Oyster. I've picked up a basis steel oyster pretty cheap. Does not have it's original rolex strap and the dial eaither needs cleaning or retoration. I've been searching around and come across a dial known as the California dial. The question I have is can I purchase such a dial or are they a 'restoration' of the original dial? There is obviously a big debate about the merits of such a dial - comments welcome.
I'd contemplate buying one if they are for sale. Without the strap I'm thinking of not being such a purist with this one and "hotting' it up so to speak, so it doesn't look such a dull watch. Cheers.

sub2004 · 27 November 2006, 05:13 PM

Hi Brian

Welcome to the Kiwi Club! Kia Ora bro

Currently only members are me and JJ. We are both in auckland very near the city. Mansors is the place to shop around here.

Regarding the "cali dial", firstly i doubt in NZ or anywhere you will find an original and secondly its only popular with the "panny club" or panerai boys as the cali dial radiomir is one hot watch!!!!!!

Keep posting and take care.

JJ Irani · 27 November 2006, 05:16 PM

Hi Brian,

Don and I both live in Auckland. A big welcome to you too. Which part of NZ are you from?

If you're from Auckland maybe the 3 of us can get together sometime.

Cheers - JJ

mailman · 27 November 2006, 07:49 PM

Welcome to TRF Brian

padi56 · 27 November 2006, 09:14 PM

Welcome to TRF Brian most of the so called California dials,are just repainted ordinary dials.Its always best to keep a watch as original as possible,now perhaps your dial just needs a clean or could be restored.

Rockrolex · 27 November 2006, 11:44 PM

Welcome to TRF, Brian.

I'd follow Padi's recommendation about the cali dials. He's one of our resident gurus.

A word of advice. Don't tell JJ where you live. He'll probably want to bring his sheep over so you can party with them. Stay away from the BKL if you want to retain any shred of sanity.

But don't let that stop you from joining the fun here. So keep posting and keep us posted on what you decide with your Tudor.

28 November 2006, 02:15 AM

Welcome Brian! I feel sorry for you if you live near JJ. If you own sheep, then don't tell him where you keep them!

JJ Irani · 28 November 2006, 03:25 AM

Thank you, tossers. Those remarks must have just about scared the newbie away!!

mailman · 28 November 2006, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Thank you, tossers. Those remarks must have just about scared the newbie away!!

You would have done it sooner or later

Uncle-AJ · 28 November 2006, 12:13 PM

Welcome to TRF Brian and beware of the bald kiwi loon or BKL as he's commonly known.

JJ Irani · 28 November 2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Welcome to TRF Brian and beware of the bald kiwi loon or BKL as he's commonly known.

Tell him something he hasn't already picked up by now, Adrian!!

27 November 2006, 04:45 PM	#1
Brian Waddell "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1	G'day from New Zealand I'm a new member. Hello. I would like some advice on restoring a Tudor Oyster. I've picked up a basis steel oyster pretty cheap. Does not have it's original rolex strap and the dial eaither needs cleaning or retoration. I've been searching around and come across a dial known as the California dial. The question I have is can I purchase such a dial or are they a 'restoration' of the original dial? There is obviously a big debate about the merits of such a dial - comments welcome. I'd contemplate buying one if they are for sale. Without the strap I'm thinking of not being such a purist with this one and "hotting' it up so to speak, so it doesn't look such a dull watch. Cheers.

27 November 2006, 05:13 PM	#2
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	Kiwi Club Hi Brian Welcome to the Kiwi Club! Kia Ora bro Currently only members are me and JJ. We are both in auckland very near the city. Mansors is the place to shop around here. Regarding the "cali dial", firstly i doubt in NZ or anywhere you will find an original and secondly its only popular with the "panny club" or panerai boys as the cali dial radiomir is one hot watch!!!!!! Keep posting and take care.

27 November 2006, 05:16 PM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hi Brian, Don and I both live in Auckland. A big welcome to you too. Which part of NZ are you from? If you're from Auckland maybe the 3 of us can get together sometime. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

27 November 2006, 07:49 PM	#4
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	Welcome to TRF Brian __________________ JJ

27 November 2006, 09:14 PM	#5
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,407	Welcome to TRF Brian most of the so called California dials,are just repainted ordinary dials.Its always best to keep a watch as original as possible,now perhaps your dial just needs a clean or could be restored. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

27 November 2006, 11:44 PM	#6
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,554	Welcome to TRF, Brian. I'd follow Padi's recommendation about the cali dials. He's one of our resident gurus. A word of advice. Don't tell JJ where you live. He'll probably want to bring his sheep over so you can party with them. Stay away from the BKL if you want to retain any shred of sanity. But don't let that stop you from joining the fun here. So keep posting and keep us posted on what you decide with your Tudor. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 November 2006, 02:15 AM	#7
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Welcome Brian! I feel sorry for you if you live near JJ. If you own sheep, then don't tell him where you keep them!

28 November 2006, 03:25 AM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Thank you, tossers. Those remarks must have just about scared the newbie away!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 November 2006, 12:13 PM	#10
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Welcome to TRF Brian and beware of the bald kiwi loon or BKL as he's commonly known. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

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