Nanuq Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 A few of you know the story behind my 6536 "Bond" Sub, it was issued to a late friend of mine, a Spec Ops diver with the Navy. When he died his widow gave it to me, saying he'd wanted me to have it. It was in really rough shape, and it's taken me over 20 years to get all the pieces together to put it back into nearly original condition. There are a couple details that could go either way but how it ended up is acceptable to me, and hopefully to Earl. RIP, big guy. So, last pieces installed, and now I can call this project "finished" thanks to the generous help of several long time friends here. Enjoy!
HauteHippie Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 Awesome, man. It must feel good. Congrats.
srmussell Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 That's really special. Great story and great looking watch. Do you have any before pics?
Nanuq Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Posted July 20, 2011 Here's sort of a before pic, I was about half way into it by here. Quite the improvement!
FxrAndy Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 Here's sort of a before pic, I was about half way into it by here. Quite the improvement! Stunning bob just stunning
Stephane Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 That is a very nice story for a very nice watch Nanuq. What did you do on this one ? Can you tell us? Is it a "new" dial or restaured one? Cheers Stephane
alligoat Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 Looks great. I could never argue with a relume in a case like this and a period correct bracelet is de rigeur.
freddy333 Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 Well done, Nanuq. But, as you may recall, I thought it was beautiful 'before'.
redwatch Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 Stunning... and yes... please share some more details on what you did? Love that dome!!!!
jmb Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 Very, very, very nice!! :thumbsupsmileyanim: Pleaaaaaaaze promise to not throw it out in the driveway and run over it!!!!!!
JoeyB Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 A few of you know the story behind my 6536 "Bond" Sub, it was issued to a late friend of mine, a Spec Ops diver with the Navy. When he died his widow gave it to me, saying he'd wanted me to have it. 'Never Forget'. A Fine tribute. Well Done!
Nanuq Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Posted July 20, 2011 I'll spare the long, arduous journey of everything that happened, but in a nutshell... The movement has been apart 5 times (thankfully it's old but solid)The hands were refinished and the dial was de-gunked and "fixed" by the Maestro of the NorthThe winding train was tackled by 4 watchmakers in 3 states and 2 countries (it still winds hard)It was lost in Canadian customs for 3 months Two vintage crystals came from Philip at VRFTwo vintage inserts came from Italy and the USAThree different bezels were procuredThree different retaining rings were triedTwo vintage crowns and tubes were tried Thanks for the kind words, gents!
woof* Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 Wow, what a journey! But worth it, it's an amazing watch!
Stephane Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 I'll spare the long, arduous journey of everything that happened, but in a nutshell... The movement has been apart 5 times (thankfully it's old but solid)The hands were refinished and the dial was de-gunked and "fixed" by the Maestro of the NorthThe winding train was tackled by 4 watchmakers in 3 states and 2 countries (it still winds hard)It was lost in Canadian customs for 3 months Two vintage crystals came from Philip at VRFTwo vintage inserts came from Italy and the USAThree different bezels were procuredThree different retaining rings were triedTwo vintage crowns and tubes were tried Thanks for the kind words, gents! Oh, well thats all?
Nanuq Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Posted July 20, 2011 Well it HAS passed through the digestive tract of a polar bear (you don't want to know) and it's circled the moon twice.
vafarmer70 Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 Very, very, very nice!! :thumbsupsmileyanim: Pleaaaaaaaze promise to not throw it out in the driveway and run over it!!!!!! This needed to be said twice Very nice, definitely something that was worth the effort. With a great history to add to it. Enjoy, and wear in good health. Well it HAS passed through the digestive tract of a polar bear (you don't want to know) and it's circled the moon twice. Wait.. WHAT?
Original Scope Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 Wow,Great watch a background. I think he would be proud.
deltatahoe Posted July 20, 2011 Report Posted July 20, 2011 It was lost in Canadian customs for 3 months you must have lost more than a couple night's sleep during that time wear it often -- i'm certain earl would be proud deltatahoe
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