5512 Ex-Navy Diver help

[Dan S]

IIRC, #58 end links will also fit about the same.

[Tommy_PP]

Thank you Dan, but already sourced 80 ends, they are on its way.

Watch is already with my master watchmaker for servicing the movement as it runs poorly (+45 min/day). We agreed only on that and stabilizing radium hands, not adding anything else. Regarding bezel and pip - I will keep it the way it was presented to me by the Old Gentleman.

[24stepsahead]

Any idea wether this watch was issued or a private purchase?

Beautiful watch either way.

[996marty]

Great looking watch and a truly great find

[Tommy_PP]

Originally Posted by 24stepsahead

Any idea wether this watch was issued or a private purchase?

Beautiful watch either way.

It was purchased by the gentleman himself, but used during his service. He said he did hundreds of dives with it. He even lost it in 80s and placed the ad in newspapers and some good angel called him that he found it

[Wario406]

Originally Posted by Tommy_PP

It was purchased by the gentleman himself, but used during his service. He said he did hundreds of dives with it. He even lost it in 80s and placed the ad in newspapers and some good angel called him that he found it

What a story. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the watch!

[Tommy_PP]

Thank you guys!

Still trying to resolve what bezel insert is currently on. Any input?

[Coffeeandpatina]

This is a lovey watch. Love the dial🥂

[Arnozerosix]

Originally Posted by Tommy_PP

Yes, it’s 5512 between lugs and 8,12x,xxx serial. Didn’t open it yet as nobody close by wants to play with radium. Sending it next week to vintage Rolex specialists on east coast and he will take some pics of movement and case back

What insert is currently on? Period? Service replacement?

I don't think there is any danger working with in these dial.
if i was well informed, i was told the Exclamation point was there to show the lume was in line with the recommendation of legal regulation (of 1962 of course)...

This watch is certainly from Q3 1962. (BTW i have exactly the same watch while mine is some numbers earlier, and since i got it, as far as i remember i already have had 3 horologist working on it)....

[Tommy_PP]

Recently noticed on Tudor web this vintage Submariner with a custom military style cuff bracelet. I really like it and would love to have something similar on my 5512 once back from service. Any recommendations where to search or who can make something like this?

[TuRo]

Got a better photo pls - the 8 and 9 have over-run.... indication of possible relume.

[Juhuatai]

Paul he only cares about the band, it's not his watch haha.

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Tommy_PP

Recently noticed on Tudor web this vintage Submariner with a custom military style cuff bracelet. I really like it and would love to have something similar on my 5512 once back from service. Any recommendations where to search or who can make something like this?

Google olongapo bracelet.

[Tommy_PP]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Google olongapo bracelet.

Wonderful, thank you!

[TuRo]

Originally Posted by Juhuatai

Paul he only cares about the band, it's not his watch haha.

Ah yes, must read posts in full.. thanks ...

[Tommy_PP]

Hi members,

Still on the hunt for period correct bezel pip. Can you please navigate me where should I look? Tritium pearl, zinc,….? Thanks

[dhknola]

Tommy: You have one of the coolest watches on earth, let it be bud. It's absolutely spectacular as it is.

[Tommy_PP]

Sunny day with this 5512 beauty

[tekno]

Beautiful


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[Dan S]

Originally Posted by Tommy_PP

Hi members,

Still on the hunt for period correct bezel pip. Can you please navigate me where should I look? Tritium pearl, zinc,….? Thanks

You just have to search and keep your eyes open. Network with collectors and hope one of them likes you. I just hoard mine, why sell them for a few hundred $.

[SS Oyster]

Looks like 5513 to me


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[TuRo]

Originally Posted by Tommy_PP

Sunny day with this 5512 beauty

Nice '2 line' gilt excl' 5512.

[linesiders]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Looks like 5513 to me


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5513 PCG was Gilt Gloss but not chapterring IIRC

[RANCDdiver]

I like the 'custom' bracelet the original owner fitted. After he'd left the navy I suspect as it's too blingy for military standards. Which navy did he dive for?
Replace it with a correct one, sure. But keep the original with it too and then it's history remains intact.