Fellows 5517 milsub

[jedly1]

For those I promised an update to and some better photos .

https://www.instagram.com/p/CE8MdE_H...=18p270n1fikdg

[seabiscuit]

Maybe it’s a daft question, but I’m going to ask it: Couldn’t the auction house have done those things pre-sale? Tidying up the crystal, as you did, reveals that the dial and hands are in great condition. That wasn’t altogether obvious from the pictures that you and other potential bidders were working from.

[jedly1]

Maybe it’s a daft question, but I’m going to ask it: Couldn’t the auction house have done those things pre-sale? Tidying up the crystal, as you did, reveals that the dial and hands are in great condition. That wasn’t altogether obvious from the pictures that you and other potential bidders were working from.

Yes I’m sure they could , and some do , but it’s a tricky one for them .. do they sell as is or do they start tinkering and if they do where does it end ? Do they present all the pieces in a sale as best as possible showing all the highs and lows clearly ... or do they let the market decide on what info and images they provide .... if they polished up and found oil and blistering all
Over the dial , what do they do ... they probably just cost the clients 000’s ...most seem to go middle ground , show as is , bidders decide , and apply their ability to tell good from bad .. and more often than not roll the dice ... some you win some you loose ... there have for example been plenty 369 dial subs sold in uk auctions last few years that look ok on pics but once received in person have blemishes and scratches on the dial ...

[AlphaOmega]

Sounds like they leave them in poor condition in some kind of intriguing 5517-shaped game of pass-the-parcel where the risk lies with the buyer.

Thanks for posting clear pics. Pleased it went to you.

[TKH]

Congratulations...Jed a lovely thing...

[Wallasey Runner]

A gamble that paid off and a job well done, it looks superb now.

Thanks for sharing.

[Haywood_Milton]

Sublime watch, congratulations Jed.

[12manywatches]

Well done mate, an absolute belter. He who dares.....

[stelmo01]

Absolutely stunning - love that you wear all your watches and they don't spend their lives stuck in a safe.
Enjoy!

[Loupe]

Nice one Jed,
It’s a belter!

[Monkey Queen]

Good heavens! Just looked at the other stuff on Jed's Instagram.

Top collecting.

[alanski]

Awesome bruv :)

Another one for the pile ;)

[taz11]

Wow some amazing pieces showing on Instagram

[Kingstepper]

Maybe it’s a daft question, but I’m going to ask it: Couldn’t the auction house have done those things pre-sale? Tidying up the crystal, as you did, reveals that the dial and hands are in great condition. That wasn’t altogether obvious from the pictures that you and other potential bidders were working from.

Was it their watch? If not they can only advise the seller to tidy it up.

[Murdoc]

Congratulations, it looks lovely.

[Hood]

very nice
one careful owner

[jedly1]

Awesome bruv :)

Another one for the pile ;)

You know how it is mate ... never know when you might need one more !!

[Mike Wood]

What a transformation! Looks much better than when I last saw it!!
:-)

[bobdog]

A stunner, well done Jed.

[Neil.C]

Jed strikes again!

Well done mate.

[GraniteQuarry]

Scrubbed up well; nice one!

[alanski]

You know how it is mate ... never know when you might need one more !!

Deffo mate

Can never have enough watches :)

[Stanford]

Looking good

[wileeeeeey]

Looks fantastic, you must be over the moon.

[seabiscuit]

Was it their watch? If not they can only advise the seller to tidy it up.

You’re right, of course. Not their property at all.

[spuds]

Good on you mate, pleased to see it went well for you....

[mycroft]

Oh my word, that is a stunning transformation .

Fantastic watch.

Simon

[Lewis13]

Wow cool to see such a unique and rare sub built for complete utility and durability. Id love to own a 5513 one day.

[Dave O'Sullivan]

Very nice Jed 👍