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Doug Rochon · 7 August 2007, 10:02 PM

I am interested in restoring a vintage Rolex.But I want it to be authentic.With an old car I could get new parts that are indentical to the oringinal. But from what I have read so far If you used a say re lumned dial on a 5512 even if it was as correct this is not good? Its reall hard to get orignal parts. When I called an AD I was told send it and they would examine it and tell me what parts they have available. Also suggesting a 350.00 lube and oil kind of a deal.
Any suggestions on what is the best way to go?

Rubenonfire · 8 August 2007, 10:41 AM

Well, if you send it back to the RSC they're probably going to insist on changing the dial and the hand set, which would naturally abuse the vintage value.

What shape is the watch in, specifically the dial and hands?

You can try your luck at getting some parts on E-bay, or maybe the VERY one-off lucky try at your AD or local watchmaker, but for a popular vintage such as the 5512, I think you're going to end up paying BANK.

Tools · 8 August 2007, 11:19 AM

Doug,

I think that you will be surprised how well you can clean, buff and bring the "new" back to a vintage.

I'm going to suggest you post this question over on the General Rolex part of this forum.

Several of our vintage collector will give you answers and input there.

A 5512 is a treasure and I would not want to screw it up.....

7 August 2007, 10:02 PM	#1
Doug Rochon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9	Help I am interested in restoring a vintage Rolex.But I want it to be authentic.With an old car I could get new parts that are indentical to the oringinal. But from what I have read so far If you used a say re lumned dial on a 5512 even if it was as correct this is not good? Its reall hard to get orignal parts. When I called an AD I was told send it and they would examine it and tell me what parts they have available. Also suggesting a 350.00 lube and oil kind of a deal. Any suggestions on what is the best way to go?

8 August 2007, 10:41 AM	#2
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Well, if you send it back to the RSC they're probably going to insist on changing the dial and the hand set, which would naturally abuse the vintage value. What shape is the watch in, specifically the dial and hands? You can try your luck at getting some parts on E-bay, or maybe the VERY one-off lucky try at your AD or local watchmaker, but for a popular vintage such as the 5512, I think you're going to end up paying BANK. __________________ Throw your Rollies in the sky, wave 'em side to side, now keep your hands high.

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8 August 2007, 11:19 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Doug, I think that you will be surprised how well you can clean, buff and bring the "new" back to a vintage. I'm going to suggest you post this question over on the General Rolex part of this forum. Several of our vintage collector will give you answers and input there. A 5512 is a treasure and I would not want to screw it up.....

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