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xriddle · 21 July 2011, 12:32 AM

So I acquired a 5512 with a 1.5Mill Serial as part of a larger trade and was informed by very thoughtful and informative member here that the dial in the watch most likely is not a 5512 but a later, possibly 5513 dial. BTW my AD didn't notice this but i was wondering since its in the shop anyways what would you do? Should i swap it out for a 5512 dial or keep it as is?

Here are some pics too best i have for now.

Jagatai · 21 July 2011, 12:40 AM

Well, it depends, are you obsessive like me? If you were, I'd try to source a correct 5512 dial.

dddrees · 21 July 2011, 12:42 AM

If it turns out that isn't the correct dial for the watch, I would try to replace it with one that was.

rolexpawn · 21 July 2011, 12:44 AM

To keep the value of the watch you should find out what dial was used with the year of manufature. 5512 had several dials so you see what is the correct one. Having the wrong dial decreases value of the watch a whole lot. I just got finished locating a authentic dial (not refinished or lumed) for one of my Submariners and it cost me EUR 2.000,00.

xriddle · 21 July 2011, 01:06 AM

Thanks for all the great info ... anyone know what the correct dial would be and where I could find one?

xriddle · 21 July 2011, 04:10 AM

The case serial suggests 1965-1966. What would be the correct dial I should be hunting for.

Michael M. · 21 July 2011, 06:56 AM

The dial is definitely incorrect, probably a early service dial from a 5513. I'd try sourcing a 5512 service dial, or original 5512 period dial.

mike · 21 July 2011, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael M.

The dial is definitely incorrect, probably a early service dial from a 5513. I'd try sourcing a 5512 service dial, or original 5512 period dial.

Yeah, you want a 4 line dial.

xriddle · 22 July 2011, 03:47 AM

Can someone confirm if this is an MK1 Serif dial. If so what can I expect to sell it for? I've located a potential replacement 5512 dial and am curious to know how much more it will cost if I sell this one.

Thanks to all

xriddle · 22 July 2011, 04:11 AM

Also what do you guys think of these as replacements?

Michael M. · 22 July 2011, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xriddle

Also what do you guys think of these as replacements?

The picture is kind of bad, but looks okay to me

Jagatai · 22 July 2011, 05:40 AM

1.5 should be meters first. possibly gilt dial.

xriddle · 25 July 2011, 05:32 AM

Thanks to Micheal M and others for validating that this dial is not period correct for my 5512.

21 July 2011, 12:32 AM	#1
xriddle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 44	What would you do? Dial Question. So I acquired a 5512 with a 1.5Mill Serial as part of a larger trade and was informed by very thoughtful and informative member here that the dial in the watch most likely is not a 5512 but a later, possibly 5513 dial. BTW my AD didn't notice this but i was wondering since its in the shop anyways what would you do? Should i swap it out for a 5512 dial or keep it as is? Here are some pics too best i have for now. Attached Images

21 July 2011, 12:42 AM	#3
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	If it turns out that isn't the correct dial for the watch, I would try to replace it with one that was. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 July 2011, 04:11 AM	#10
xriddle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 44	Also what do you guys think of these as replacements? Attached Images

21 July 2011, 12:40 AM	#2
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Well, it depends, are you obsessive like me? If you were, I'd try to source a correct 5512 dial.

21 July 2011, 12:44 AM	#4
rolexpawn Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Chester Location: Bolton UK Watch: my Rolex(s) Posts: 479	To keep the value of the watch you should find out what dial was used with the year of manufature. 5512 had several dials so you see what is the correct one. Having the wrong dial decreases value of the watch a whole lot. I just got finished locating a authentic dial (not refinished or lumed) for one of my Submariners and it cost me EUR 2.000,00.

21 July 2011, 01:06 AM	#5
xriddle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 44	Thanks for all the great info ... anyone know what the correct dial would be and where I could find one?

21 July 2011, 04:10 AM	#6
xriddle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 44	The case serial suggests 1965-1966. What would be the correct dial I should be hunting for.

21 July 2011, 06:56 AM	#7
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	The dial is definitely incorrect, probably a early service dial from a 5513. I'd try sourcing a 5512 service dial, or original 5512 period dial.

22 July 2011, 03:47 AM	#9
xriddle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 44	Can someone confirm if this is an MK1 Serif dial. If so what can I expect to sell it for? I've located a potential replacement 5512 dial and am curious to know how much more it will cost if I sell this one. Thanks to all

22 July 2011, 05:40 AM	#12
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	1.5 should be meters first. possibly gilt dial.

25 July 2011, 05:32 AM	#13
xriddle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 44	Thanks to Micheal M and others for validating that this dial is not period correct for my 5512.

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