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20 August 2007, 12:46 AM | #1 |
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1962 or 1967?
Hi all, my name is Lee. As a new member here i have learned quite a bit and my new found fascination with Sub's has become an obsession. I am on a honorable quest to completely restore my dad's 5512.
My only road block at the momment is that I cannot get a precise answer as to the vintage of the watch. It is a 1.5 mil. I have people telling me 1962 and some saying 1967. I have found date charts that also contradict each other. Any vintage guru's that can tell me how old it is so that I know were to begin. The two dates obviously had different dials and I just don't want to get off on the wrong foot. Thanks everyone and keep the great posts coming, LW |
20 August 2007, 01:16 AM | #2 |
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A 1.5 million serial number is to my reckoning the fourth quarter of 1965.
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20 August 2007, 01:23 AM | #3 |
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As far as I know (correct me if I am wrong people), Rolex re-used numbers in the past?
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20 August 2007, 01:29 AM | #4 |
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The best way would be to have the watch opened and see what is on the inside of the case back. Serial number dating is a bit of an educated guess as when the case was made and the final assembly of the watch can vary a bit. Either way, I would say you should be looking for a gilt dial 4 line possibly with enclosed minute track--$$$$$ If you really feel it's a 62 vintage (that ser. no. is a bit early) 2 line, enclosed minute track--$$$$ |
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20 August 2007, 01:32 AM | #6 |
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Lee,
Clearly you have a mid-sixties 5512 but pinning down it's actual assembly date - and it's market date, witihout some corroborating paperwork might prove impossible Assuming that you have the actual, correct dial and hands, I'm not sure you would want to do any more than a good cleaning. Some "restorers" want to go for the original factory fresh look, and while that is nice, it may decrease the collectible value of this treasure. I advise that you proceed with caution... Great watch....I'm looking for a nice 5512 or 5513.. |
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20 August 2007, 05:02 AM | #8 |
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HI!
I think that Rolex from that time had the date of manufacture engraved on the inside of the case back. It was comprised of 3 numbers the first is either a 1,2,3,4 denoting which quarter of the year the watch was made then a dash then the year eg 67 meaning 1967. On my vintage OP [1005] has 1/67 meaning earlier this year it celebrated its 40th birthday!! Regards Tim |
20 August 2007, 01:29 AM | #9 |
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LOL-x is spot on with that date. One thing I have learned when dealing with Rolex is that nothing is an exact science.
Keep on top of that 5512, those are amazing watches and they are becoming very scarce. |
20 August 2007, 09:46 AM | #10 |
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Sound like a definite keeper.
I agree also with date, all those date charts are fine, but not an exact science. I would take it to Rolex or fax Rolex Geneva. They may give you the manufacture date. I have done this with a 1665 Sea-Dweller as well as a 16610 Submariner, and they responded back. Hows about a picture or two? John. |
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