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goldfixer21 · 13 August 2014, 03:05 AM

This is on it's way to me right now. 5512 with 5513 case back. these are the only pics I've received. Is this a MKI fat font insert? It's a 1974 model year with 9315 band, I don't know what end links are on it yet. Lugs appear to be very nice, well the one I can see in the pic is. Does anything stand out as being a problem? Thanks

goldfixer21 · 13 August 2014, 03:07 AM

It also appears to have a trip lock crown, is this correct for this model?

springer · 13 August 2014, 04:51 AM

Triplock was introduced around 1972. 9315 is the correct bracelet. When you get the watch, place some better photos in this thread - move the hands to a position so all the writing and coronet are clearly visible. Also, list a partial serial number.

goldfixer21 · 13 August 2014, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Triplock was introduced around 1972. 9315 is the correct bracelet. When you get the watch, place some better photos in this thread - move the hands to a position so all the writing and coronet are clearly visible. Also, list a partial serial number.

I will take the movement out and get some good closeups.

Beaumont Miller II · 13 August 2014, 05:27 AM

From what I can see of the dial, it looks like a very nice non serif dial which should be in the correct serial range for a case from 1974. The case looks well preserved judging by the crown guards and the sharp chamfered edge on the second photo you posted.
A partial serial number would be nice, but please don't feel compelled to take the movement out. A shot with the case back off, if you are inclined will suffice.

goldfixer21 · 13 August 2014, 05:37 AM

The seller sent me a shot with the hands moved. Serial # is 3,44X,XXX, which I think should be 1972 not 1974, correct?

Beaumont Miller II · 13 August 2014, 05:45 AM

Yes '72

vcnyls · 13 August 2014, 05:51 AM

Great looking watch!

andromeda160 · 13 August 2014, 05:55 AM

Gorgeous watch, don't see too many 5512s.

crowncollection · 13 August 2014, 06:36 AM

Looks great IMHO

CrownMe · 13 August 2014, 06:53 AM

Wow that is one gorgeous sub. Great patina and insert. Case too. Really everything looks stunning.

cajuntiger · 13 August 2014, 07:25 AM

Nice!! Triplock is correct and its a hacking movement...so if your anal like me you can set the watch to the correct second. Absolutely my favorite watch...I have his older brother 3.32x.xxx

datejust24 · 13 August 2014, 08:17 AM

Gorgeous example ..

cajuntiger · 13 August 2014, 08:31 AM

BTW- That insert is worth a small fortune by itself :)

goldfixer21 · 13 August 2014, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cajuntiger

BTW- That insert is worth a small fortune by itself :)

I did a double take when I got the pics of it, I'm very anxious to have it in my hands tomorrow

RC2 · 13 August 2014, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajuntiger

BTW- That insert is worth a small fortune by itself :)

Kissing 4.

QueueCumber · 13 August 2014, 08:46 AM

Is it the angle of the watch, or do the 10 and 20 on the insert look very thin compared to the 30, 40, and 50?

goldfixer21 · 13 August 2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Is it the angle of the watch, or do the 10 and 20 on the insert look very thin compared to the 30, 40, and 50?

I'm pretty sure it's the angle.

The_Walrus · 13 August 2014, 05:03 PM

Wow. Great score.
Congrats in advanced

PoderEsBueno · 13 August 2014, 06:44 PM

Beautiful watch

Congrats on a great find.

13 August 2014, 03:05 AM	#1
goldfixer21 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 807	Opinions on a 5512 This is on it's way to me right now. 5512 with 5513 case back. these are the only pics I've received. Is this a MKI fat font insert? It's a 1974 model year with 9315 band, I don't know what end links are on it yet. Lugs appear to be very nice, well the one I can see in the pic is. Does anything stand out as being a problem? Thanks

13 August 2014, 04:51 AM	#3
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Triplock was introduced around 1972. 9315 is the correct bracelet. When you get the watch, place some better photos in this thread - move the hands to a position so all the writing and coronet are clearly visible. Also, list a partial serial number. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

13 August 2014, 05:27 AM	#5
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	From what I can see of the dial, it looks like a very nice non serif dial which should be in the correct serial range for a case from 1974. The case looks well preserved judging by the crown guards and the sharp chamfered edge on the second photo you posted. A partial serial number would be nice, but please don't feel compelled to take the movement out. A shot with the case back off, if you are inclined will suffice. __________________

13 August 2014, 05:45 AM	#7
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Yes '72 __________________

13 August 2014, 06:36 AM	#10
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Looks great IMHO __________________ watches many

13 August 2014, 03:07 AM	#2
goldfixer21 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 807	It also appears to have a trip lock crown, is this correct for this model?

13 August 2014, 05:37 AM	#6
goldfixer21 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 807	The seller sent me a shot with the hands moved. Serial # is 3,44X,XXX, which I think should be 1972 not 1974, correct?

13 August 2014, 05:51 AM	#8
vcnyls "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Josh Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: 1979 Pepsi GMT Posts: 312	Great looking watch!

13 August 2014, 05:55 AM	#9
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	Gorgeous watch, don't see too many 5512s.

13 August 2014, 06:53 AM	#11
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Wow that is one gorgeous sub. Great patina and insert. Case too. Really everything looks stunning.

13 August 2014, 07:25 AM	#12
cajuntiger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Who Dat Location: USA Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,149	Nice!! Triplock is correct and its a hacking movement...so if your anal like me you can set the watch to the correct second. Absolutely my favorite watch...I have his older brother 3.32x.xxx

13 August 2014, 08:17 AM	#13
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Gorgeous example ..

13 August 2014, 08:31 AM	#14
cajuntiger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Who Dat Location: USA Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,149	BTW- That insert is worth a small fortune by itself :)

13 August 2014, 08:46 AM	#17
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Is it the angle of the watch, or do the 10 and 20 on the insert look very thin compared to the 30, 40, and 50? __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

13 August 2014, 05:03 PM	#19
The_Walrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: George Location: Sydney Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,104	Wow. Great score. Congrats in advanced

13 August 2014, 06:44 PM	#20
PoderEsBueno "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: peb Location: Istanbul Posts: 3,145	Beautiful watch Congrats on a great find.

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