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14 February 2011, 09:42 PM
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Beauty is only skin deep
Bob Ridley just sent me a couple of pix of the bracelet of my 1630. Seems OK until you look a bit deeper.
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14 February 2011, 09:51 PM
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 Who says you don't need regular service! 
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14 February 2011, 09:58 PM
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14 February 2011, 09:59 PM
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Great pictures looks like you had the hidden problem addressed at the right time Al
 
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14 February 2011, 11:43 PM
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Fascinating! Makes a very good case for servicing!! I love it when my watch maker provides me with the replaced worn parts - makes me pay for the service with a happy heart
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14 February 2011, 11:44 PM
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A case very well made.
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14 February 2011, 11:45 PM
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Interesting, thanks for sharing, Al!
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14 February 2011, 11:45 PM
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Thanks for the pic, very educational.
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14 February 2011, 11:50 PM
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Really is a good idea to service your watch on a regular basis whether that be 5, 7, or 10 years.
Thanks for the pics Al
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15 February 2011, 12:00 AM
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Wow, how long since the last service, and how much wrist time did it get during that time?
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15 February 2011, 12:24 AM
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Hungry hungry Oysterquartz.
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15 February 2011, 12:28 AM
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15 February 2011, 12:30 AM
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When you send your watch in, is I standard practice to replace all the pins in the bracelet if they are this worn?
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15 February 2011, 12:32 AM
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Wow that is some wear and tear! Thanks for sharing.
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15 February 2011, 12:41 AM
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Wow.Thx,Al.
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15 February 2011, 03:25 AM
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Wow, I'd say you got your 'money's worth' out of those parts!
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15 February 2011, 03:42 AM
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Oh my, great thread and thank you for the pics as an added bonus
Def. a reminder for a regular service
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15 February 2011, 04:50 AM
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Thanks for sharing this info. BTW does Mr. Ridley give a 2-year warranty like the RSC? I'd really like to know. |
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15 February 2011, 06:16 AM
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15 February 2011, 06:22 AM
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How old is the bracelet ?
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15 February 2011, 06:25 AM
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Wow, excellent pics that really make the point about the value of servicing.
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15 February 2011, 06:40 AM
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Just Curious Guys,but does a 5 Yr Service by Dallas Or NY include the Stuff Al Pointed Out
 We are about a Little Over a Yr Out from an RSC Service.thx
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15 February 2011, 07:13 AM
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Cool PICs.
Nice reminder. Thanks for sharing Al.
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15 February 2011, 07:29 AM
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15 February 2011, 07:32 AM
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Al...thanks for the great pictures......extremely informative, and as has been said, a great case for regular maintenance!
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15 February 2011, 11:52 PM
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16 February 2011, 12:10 AM
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Very illuminating Al, great shots, thanks for posting
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16 February 2011, 12:15 AM
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nice shot of how "stretch" occurs or starts in bracelets. great pics. thanks!
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