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24 January 2019, 11:57 PM | #1 |
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5512 Case in Question, Need Help
I had a friend who won a part lot and ask me to take alook at this 5512 case. I'm not expert on such field as cases has alot of variation and markings, so I did a few micro shots of the marking to see if anyone can help me out.
I suppose if the marking is not right or looks suspicious, I suppose the whole case should be flag. Even if its a re-write, I will prefer to let my friend know to keep the casing for himself instead. But it's a correct marking, font and such then he can rebuild it. Sorry about the newbie shot, I try to focus on the lettering. |
25 January 2019, 01:42 AM | #2 |
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The engraving doesn't look particularly suspicious. Vintage Rolex engraving is not perfect.
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25 January 2019, 02:56 PM | #3 |
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Looks good to me ...nothing to flag there
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7 February 2019, 01:32 AM | #4 |
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Any buddies can chip in?
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7 February 2019, 10:16 AM | #5 |
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Looks a little suspicious to me, but Im comparing it to the 1966 I had.
Case and stamping seems a little too good. Looking forward to hearing what the experts say. |
7 February 2019, 10:20 AM | #6 |
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It could just be the pic but the depths of the Numbers don’t look shiny enough,These look eteched to me. I’m not an expert,just my opinion.
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7 February 2019, 10:23 AM | #7 |
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Notice how the deep parts of the Numbers are shiny? |
7 February 2019, 10:29 AM | #8 |
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^^^^^^ clean
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7 February 2019, 10:44 AM | #9 |
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And another,I’m pretty sure the OP’s Case is from Vietnam and not Switzerland. |
7 February 2019, 12:58 PM | #10 |
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7 February 2019, 01:06 PM | #11 |
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I have multiple watches from the 60’s and they don’t look like the OP’s.
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7 February 2019, 01:13 PM | #12 |
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My 5513 that’s very close in serial,I also don’t like the lack of end link marks on the OP’s Case. |
7 February 2019, 02:02 PM | #13 |
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Can OP post some pics showing rest of case? Here are some pics from HQMilton site of engravings from close time period, notice differences in engravings from those few years:
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