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Old 21 April 2017, 07:35 AM   #1
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How can you not but love the chronometer version of the classic no-date Sub? In this case, the rare Mk1 maxi dial that was produced for about one year ending in 1977.

Recently I took mine off its bracelet to try something new and started wearing it on a vintage leather strap. I can't get enough of it. Here's what she looks like. Enjoy....





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Old 21 April 2017, 07:52 AM   #2
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Really nice!
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Old 21 April 2017, 08:21 AM   #3
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That dial, those lugs
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Old 21 April 2017, 08:32 AM   #4
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Wow! That is a beauty.

Nice insert too.
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Old 21 April 2017, 08:48 AM   #5
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Couldn't agree more. Beautiful example!

The 5513 is great, of course, but there's something very special about the 5512. It's my favorite in my humble collection.
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Old 21 April 2017, 08:53 AM   #6
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Old 21 April 2017, 08:55 AM   #7
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It's a BEAUTY
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Old 21 April 2017, 09:02 AM   #8
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Old 21 April 2017, 09:04 AM   #9
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Congrats my friend and very nice!
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Old 21 April 2017, 09:24 AM   #10
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Sickness and light. Gorgeous!


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Old 21 April 2017, 09:36 AM   #11
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Beautiful 5512!

I have owned a couple of these Mk1 maxi 5512's over the yrs & regret selling them.
You have a fantastic looking 5512 there. Enjoy
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Old 21 April 2017, 11:22 AM   #12
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Wow Mauiguy, that's an absolute stunner. Character for days.
Been digging one myself.

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Old 21 April 2017, 11:55 AM   #13
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Very nice watches gentlemen!!! GREAT LOOKING 5512s with MAXI dial!!!
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It is a known issue that all of the SubC and GMTIIC's movement have reliability issues. Something to do with a spring that was introduced. I expect this to further increase the value of older Submariners and GMTIIs.
Heck why can't I start my own internet rumor and raise the prices of MY WATCHES!!!!
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Old 21 April 2017, 11:57 AM   #14
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Couldn't agree more. Beautiful example!

The 5513 is great, of course, but there's something very special about the 5512. It's my favorite in my humble collection.
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How can you not but love the chronometer version of the classic no-date Sub? In this case, the rare Mk1 maxi dial that was produced for about one year ending in 1977.

Recently I took mine off its bracelet to try something new and started wearing it on a vintage leather strap. I can't get enough of it. Here's what she looks like. Enjoy....





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Wow Mauiguy, that's an absolute stunner. Character for days.
Been digging one myself.

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Very nice watches gentlemen!!! GREAT LOOKING 5512s with MAXI dial!!!
Beautiful men!!
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Old 21 April 2017, 02:01 PM   #15
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Awesome!
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Old 21 April 2017, 02:07 PM   #16
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Oh my!
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Old 21 April 2017, 02:50 PM   #17
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Mine says hi

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Old 22 April 2017, 12:38 AM   #18
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I wear my meters first 5512 a lot. Wish I had a decent bezel insert for it but at least this one has character

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Old 22 April 2017, 12:59 AM   #19
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Looks great!
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Old 22 April 2017, 08:21 AM   #20
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Really nice!
Thanks cowboy music!

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That dial, those lugs
I know, right? Thank you!!!!

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Wow! That is a beauty.

Nice insert too.
Thanks Al! It's the original insert I'm told.

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Couldn't agree more. Beautiful example!

The 5513 is great, of course, but there's something very special about the 5512. It's my favorite in my humble collection.
Thanks Aaron! I own a nice 5513 as well, but if I could only keep one, the `12 would be it! Love yours with the ghost insert. Looks sweet!

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Wonderful!
Thanks Thomas!

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It's a BEAUTY
Thank you Brian!

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10/10.
OK then. A "10" she is! Thank you!

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Congrats my friend and very nice!
Thanks Ken! That's high compliments coming from you. BTW, IIRC, don't you have a Mk1 as well?

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Sickness and light. Gorgeous!
As we say in Hawaii, mahalo (thank you)!

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I have owned a couple of these Mk1 maxi 5512's over the yrs & regret selling them.
You have a fantastic looking 5512 there. Enjoy
Justin
Justin, *never* sell them. :-) Thank you!!!!

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Wow Mauiguy, that's an absolute stunner. Character for days.
Been digging one myself.

Cheers,
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Thanks Grant. You also have a stunner of a watch. Thanks for sharing!

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Very nice watches gentlemen!!! GREAT LOOKING 5512s with MAXI dial!!!
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Beautiful men!!
Thanks Richard!

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Awesome!
Thanks!

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Oh my!
Lions and tigers and 5512's!

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Mine says hi
Indeed it does! Thanks for sharing!

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I wear my meters first 5512 a lot. Wish I had a decent bezel insert for it but at least this one has character
Nice! Inserts can be found. Just watch out for the fakes.

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Looks great!
Thanks Dennis! Really appreciate it!
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Old 22 April 2017, 08:34 AM   #21
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Killer watch. Rare as they come.
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Old 22 April 2017, 09:51 AM   #22
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Now that is one sexy beast!! Looks great on leather too.
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Old 22 April 2017, 12:00 PM   #23
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Old 22 April 2017, 09:46 PM   #24
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Old 22 April 2017, 09:50 PM   #25
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Old 23 April 2017, 01:11 AM   #26
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Here is my very well cared for 5512 dating to 1972. I have a beautiful 1978 Maxi 5513 as well and cannot imagine ever selling off either of these staples in my modest collection....great watches!
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Old 23 April 2017, 01:23 AM   #27
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How can you not but love the chronometer version of the classic no-date Sub? In this case, the rare Mk1 maxi dial that was produced for about one year ending in 1977.

Recently I took mine off its bracelet to try something new and started wearing it on a vintage leather strap. I can't get enough of it. Here's what she looks like. Enjoy....

Gorgeous!
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Old 23 April 2017, 03:19 AM   #28
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Beautiful!
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Old 23 April 2017, 04:47 AM   #29
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Here is my very well cared for 5512 dating to 1972. I have a beautiful 1978 Maxi 5513 as well and cannot imagine ever selling off either of these staples in my modest collection....great watches!
Couldn't agree more. Mine '67 5512 is the watch I wear almost daily, and couldn't imagine giving it up.
Also, yours looks quite snug on that wrist! I have a spare 93150 link if you're interested
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Old 1 March 2018, 04:05 AM   #30
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Is this a “maxi dial” like yours?
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