Info about this 5512

[SethBocaRatonPawn]

I have a client who wants to sell me their Rolex 5512. I'm know modern Rolex but I'm not well versed in vintage Rolex. Case, bezel, and movement (1570) look OK to me but bracelet appears to be newer. Not sure about the dial either. Does watch look OK? Any advice is appreciated.
-Seth

[SethBocaRatonPawn]

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[JerimiahLee]

Originally Posted by SethBocaRatonPawn

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Seth - The dial has been replaced with a matte service dial. The insert and bracelet are also replacements. Overall it’s a nice watch.


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[SethBocaRatonPawn]

Originally Posted by JerimiahLee

Seth - The dial has been replaced with a matte service dial. The insert and bracelet are also replacements. Overall it’s a nice watch.


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Thanks for the quick reply. Is it cool that the caseback says 5513 but the reference number on the case itself is 5512?

[JerimiahLee]

Originally Posted by SethBocaRatonPawn

Thanks for the quick reply. Is it cool that the caseback says 5513 but the reference number on the case itself is 5512?

Yes. Very common replacement part.


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[gman5515]

yeah, definitely service dial and bezel insert, like what Jerimiah mentioned. 5512 service dial is distinguished by the wordings "submariner" above the depth rating. The fact that this service dial has "swiss - T<25" tells u that it is a rather early service dial.

5513 caseback is fine and generally accepted.

If there's any incorrect info above, I gladly stand corrected. Hope this helps.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by gman5515

yeah, definitely service dial and bezel insert, like what Jerimiah mentioned. 5512 service dial is distinguished by the wordings "submariner" above the depth rating. The fact that this service dial has "swiss - T<2" tells u that it is a rather early service dial.

5513 caseback is fine and generally accepted.

If there's any incorrect info above, I gladly stand corrected. Hope this helps.

T>25

[gman5515]

Originally Posted by directioneng

T>25

thanks for that mate, typed too fast...

[Haywood_Milton]

If I read the case number correctly as 1414007 then it is consistent with another 5512 that I have come across, having a case number within 40 of same.

With watch numbers allocated to batches of a single model apparently made together throughout most of Rolex's history, you can at least conclude that if the case number is correct it very likely corresponds with the watch being a 5512.

Case-back comments above are quite correct.

Haywood

[themaninblack]

Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

If I read the case number correctly as 1414007 then it is consistent with another 5512 that I have come across, having a case number within 40 of same.

With watch numbers allocated to batches of a single model apparently made together throughout most of Rolex's history, you can at least conclude that if the case number is correct it very likely corresponds with the watch being a 5512.

Case-back comments above are quite correct.

Haywood

Except that the case-back date II.70 doesn’t correspond with the date range of the serial number of the case.

[Haywood_Milton]

Originally Posted by themaninblack

Except that the case-back date II.70 doesn’t correspond with the date range of the serial number of the case.

Quite so.

I would expect the original case-back to have perhaps a 1965 date-code, while the case number would appear to be c1966. It would be no surprise at all if that original back had been marked 5513.

[albaserver]

The dial, insert, bracelet, caseback and (I guess) the crown are replacements...

5513 or 5512 engraved on the caseback it's usual, the problem is the year ('70) that doesn't match at all with the serial number ('76).

[Haywood_Milton]

Originally Posted by albaserver

The dial, insert, bracelet, caseback and (I guess) the crown are replacements...

5513 or 5512 engraved on the caseback it's usual, the problem is the year ('70) that doesn't match at all with the serial number ('76).

1,414xxx is circa 1966 in my opinion.

[SethBocaRatonPawn]

Thank you guys for your input. Greatly appreciated :)

[albaserver]

Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

1,414xxx is circa 1966 in my opinion.

Sorry I read 414* at a glance... if 141* it'is from '66 as you wrote ;)

[05carbondrz]

Still a great Watch if it can be had for a fair price.

[Andrejb]

I’d buy it if the price was right. Just got a 1675 with service dial. Also purchased my 5513 with service insert. But price justified the purchase in hopes to possibly find correct parts, or leave as is and have an affordable vintage piece that is still beautiful!


To me, all depends on $


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