A vintage watch dealer here in the UK told me that there was a time (I think in the late 1980s or early 1990s?) when the remaining stock of Milsubs that were never issued to divers were being sold off from the Royal Navy stores as military surplus. He said his father was offered a whole little box of them! But apparently people weren't especially interested in them at that time because they had the "wrong" hands and bezel.🤪 (Of course hindsight is a wonderful thing, but I guess a dealer who took 5 or 10 of these in pristine condition and just kept them in his safe would have had a nice little retirement fund 20 or 25 years later...)
@tomthompson74008 ай бұрын
about that time I had two in my desk drawer that I could have bought as nm and d for 32 quid each ,,, every one wanted the new quartz then and no one bothered with old clockwork watches ,,, that would equate to a nice house for 64 quid ,,,
@tomthompson74008 ай бұрын
@@Leec_1972 Yep a steel cupboard somewhere with a brown box with a dozen of the in would not surprise me ,, at the time that I had two in my drawer the max fine for a nm and d , negligence miss use and damage was 32 quid ,, you could loose anything and py the fine and it was written off your 1755 [ from memory ] sheet and thats the sheet that all the stuff you signed for is recorded on.
@kabal9117 ай бұрын
Amazing video really. At one point I was thinking “awesome that he is cleaning the dial, but what is he cleaning off?”, and then you told me 👍🏻 Great result. This watch is why I love the FXD, fixed lugs. I love the idea of narrower NATO straps being a flex 😂
@jordo7495 Жыл бұрын
The actual reason you see 18mm NATO straps is because the MOD had a surplus of 18mm straps from older smaller model watches. To use them up, they issued them on 20mm lug watches. But today it is a nice way to admire the fixed bars for sure. The vintage nylon webbing is miles better (stiffer and thicker) than the newer phoenix straps that fray after a week of wear..
@TruePatina Жыл бұрын
Ive heard that as well. But they did have 20mm natos in the 70s and were issued with both. Agreed re-vintage vs modern on feel.
@bigangrybear9310 Жыл бұрын
What straps would you recommend for a 16610 A series?
@tomthompson7400 Жыл бұрын
That dial clean was a revelation ,,,
@christophepetry6782 Жыл бұрын
Very unique content! I love watch restoration videos in general and understandably there is little such content about rare and valuable vintage watches like this. Hope to see more!
@Laguna20137 ай бұрын
there's a German air cooled Porsche resto channel that is just as relaxing to watch as this one. I can't believe you only recently picked up this skill
@DecemberNames Жыл бұрын
mesmerizing. I just wanted to take a moment to say how amazing your video was! I was really impressed with the quality of the footage, the editing, and the overall presentation. You did a great job of explaining the topic in a clear and concise way, and I learned a lot from watching your video. I also really appreciated the way you made the video engaging and entertaining. You kept my attention throughout the entire video, and I never felt bored or lost. I would definitely recommend your video to anyone who is interested in learning more about the video. Thanks again for making such a great video! I look forward to watching more of your content in the future. PS: I outsourced this feedback to AI.
@TruePatina Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and support! More to come
@bmxfreak561 Жыл бұрын
been waiting for you to post youtube videos for a loooong time. Super stoked!
@joesir2010 ай бұрын
Best Rolex restoring video on KZbin. Congrats and feel free to post another one! ;-)
@AnthonySmith-sc4zs Жыл бұрын
I’m really pleased with the camera work and flow of the video. Subscription added.
@TruePatina Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! more to come
@jmfrank703410 ай бұрын
How do you only have 500 followers???? Just found your channel. Nice work. I love the format.
@ianhenderson3491 Жыл бұрын
Those microscope shots were amazing!
@atmos6350 Жыл бұрын
Incredible footage thank you!
@Nathan-hc3pg Жыл бұрын
i think the milsub and your thought process to restore this watch is stunning a true hidden gem
@gshockbabe6144 Жыл бұрын
My new favourite watch repair channel!😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
@chadbailey70388 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable. Look forward to more restorations by you 🙌🏾 ⚡️
@heresaron Жыл бұрын
Great first video ! Look forward to the next content !
@SkyFiAudio Жыл бұрын
Killer channel Greg! Keep it coming.
@Milofchg Жыл бұрын
Amazing work!!!! VERY rare and expensive Mil-Sub. Thank you for sharing. Wish Rolex offered sword hands on civilian 5513’s
@TruePatina Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@borkson Жыл бұрын
Amazing work and beautiful watch ❤🔥
@HAL-xy3om10 ай бұрын
I guess the saying "the shoemaker always wears the worst shoes" isn't always true! Good show friend.
@MrGrentch10 ай бұрын
Bit late to the party, but fantastic work. How you don't have a nervous breakdown working on such a watch I'll never know. 😁 I'm shocked you don't have many more subs, but FWIW you have another. 👍🙂
@untilthereturn Жыл бұрын
Please make more of these!! Great camera work
@TruePatina Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍 more to come
@pipodorologio1648 Жыл бұрын
Amazing watch and skills, thanks for sharing
@SoCalWatchReviews7 ай бұрын
One or the best restoration channels on KZbin 👏
@watchfan80 Жыл бұрын
Bravo Greg! Ti seguo dall'Italia!
@euanbegbie Жыл бұрын
Amazing video. Thanks for sharing
@roberthiatt8672 Жыл бұрын
Great Content!!!
@davebegbie362 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding.
@themaine7429 Жыл бұрын
Superb work !! May i know what strap is it ?
@truedome224 Жыл бұрын
Vintage NATO strap
@watchchat Жыл бұрын
Subscribing, love this stuff.
@Kalmar917 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!!! Keep at it!
@user-di7ms7md8n Жыл бұрын
Great video
@huynh09 Жыл бұрын
subscribed! Good video
@-timetowatch1110 Жыл бұрын
Liked and subscribed 🤙
@thiagobartolo8 ай бұрын
Wonderful videos, may I ask what product do you use on the wooden stick to clean the crystal and dial?
@Marc-lx1qj Жыл бұрын
WOW......just WOW
@joshn.5625 Жыл бұрын
Amazing work!
@marcebrasa Жыл бұрын
Aaamazing!
@BigHAL900110 ай бұрын
Hi interesting work, this is way beyond my skills, what was the fluid you used to clean the dial, and the compound used to stabilise the hands? Thanks.
@TruePatina10 ай бұрын
great questions: Unfortunately those must stay confidential for now. Took me around 6 years of testing different substances to figure it out.
@KarmaFlight Жыл бұрын
Magnificent!
@Supercruze8 ай бұрын
Beautiful work and what an amazing example of a Milsub. So you are saying if you use straight clear binder on the back of the hands for stabilization, that would alter the color of the existing lume? What cleaning agent were you using to clean the oil from around the indice? Happy I found your channel and subscribed.
@TruePatina8 ай бұрын
Yes clear binder to dry trit will alter the color. The cleaning solvents are proprietary.
@JJL2069 ай бұрын
Stunning clean-up. Now subscribed! Quick question: Is there a way to apply a matte finish to a gloss lacquered dial? Thinking specifically of an Omega 2517.50 AquaTerra. Thanks!
@TruePatina8 ай бұрын
Probably, but best to keep dials as original as possible.
@MrFelix002 Жыл бұрын
wonderful job
@snowflake7850 Жыл бұрын
Amazong job !!
@thiagobartolo8 ай бұрын
Regarding original crystal and true dome how do they compare? Are original ones available from rolex or not? What effect does alcohol have on these parts that cause cracking? A simple wipe could do this damage? Thanks
@TruePatina8 ай бұрын
TrueDome and original Rolex or any watch with an acrylic crystal will be negatively impacted/effected by alcohol or other abrasives. A light swipe of an alcohol swab might not do much but why risk it. There are plenty of other things to use to clean acrylic. More info on comparisons can be found in my TrueDome channel.
@auxiliary40232 ай бұрын
I thought the 5517 had that bezel and a 5513 milsub had a regular bezel?
@Mark-jy6xd8 ай бұрын
Will the hands still patina after applying that coat?
@Matoxify3 ай бұрын
Hi good video but why your beat is 19800 ?
@roromad9603 Жыл бұрын
thank you for covering up the serial number. that watch was probably issued to someone in the military and should be respected by not being copied. i know they are, but thank you for respecting that.
@ernestocaamano7818 Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@paulofreire3499 Жыл бұрын
Sensacional 👏 🇧🇷
@rspesaturo11 ай бұрын
You are GOD!
@dire67 Жыл бұрын
Is that a 5711 on your wrist?
@TruePatina Жыл бұрын
3700
@dire67 Жыл бұрын
@@TruePatina very nice.
@moboei10 ай бұрын
Wow
@chrisd879111 ай бұрын
quality!
@DrRandomStranger Жыл бұрын
Please use a tripod! A shaky cam is not pleasant wo watch.
@trp606211 ай бұрын
are you from Belarus?
@TruePatina10 ай бұрын
USA
@andrewallen9993 Жыл бұрын
Imagine if it fell off and it broke? Vostok's don't break if they hit the floor from that height and as Rolex tool watches of that age and era are built to the same high standards as a Vostok Amphibia neither will the Rolex. They were both designed and built to fulfill exactly the same function.