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mailman · 21 January 2006, 12:54 PM

That from the time of their introductions in 1959 and 1962, up until the early 70's, the 5512 & 5513 respectivley, were offered as an option with the EXP dial.

Also when the GMTs were first introduced, the cyclops was an option until the early 60's.

Just some info for those interested.

C.J. · 21 January 2006, 01:01 PM

I read somewhere that the 5512 was the first model in the sub line to have the crown guards and Mercedes hand.

mailman · 21 January 2006, 01:12 PM

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I read somewhere that the 5512 was the first model in the sub line to have the crown guards and Mercedes hand.

Crown guards yes. Mercedes hands no. That would be either the 6536, 6200 or the 6538A in the mid 1950's. It's hard to say which model had them first because they were all offered at the same time.

ralphieralph · 21 January 2006, 01:16 PM

Paul did you get some new reading material for the sh***er or something!!!

mailman · 21 January 2006, 01:17 PM

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Paul did you get some new reading material for the sh***er or something!!!

Yep.

ralphieralph · 21 January 2006, 01:18 PM

JJ Irani · 21 January 2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

That from the time of their introductions in 1959 and 1962, up until the early 70's, the 5512 & 5513 respectivley, were offered as an option with the EXP dial.

Also when the GMTs were first introduced, the cyclops was an option until the early 60's.

Just some info for those interested.

Paul, have you been chatting with Padi?

mailman · 21 January 2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Paul, have you been chatting with Padi?

No just reading. Not spending all of my time on some watch forum

JJ Irani · 21 January 2006, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mailman

No just reading. Not spending all of my time on some watch forum

...or throwing snowballs at your sexy neighbourette!!

mailman · 21 January 2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...or throwing snowballs at your sexy neighbourette!!

Who asked me to do them a favor?

mailman · 21 January 2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ralphieralph

Paul did you get some new reading material for the sh***er or something!!!

This is where the hijack started

RogerF · 21 January 2006, 02:08 PM

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This is where the hijack started

Please don't hate, Adult ADD is a serious illness that plagues the lives of thousands of Kiwis a year. With patience and understanding you too can make a difference in their lives

ooooh a doggie at the window........

mailman · 21 January 2006, 02:09 PM

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Please don't hate, Adult ADD is a serious illness that plagues the lives of thousands of Kiwis a year. With patience and understanding you too can make a difference in their lives

ooooh a doggie at the window........

Good one Roger

molex · 21 January 2006, 02:43 PM

The so-called "Explorer dialed" Sub is considered one of the rarest of all Rolexes, and obviously commands a stunning price. I saw one on ebay that was verified authentic by James Dowling (as in he had actually held that exact watch) and teh STARTING bid was $45k.

Ouch.

Apparently, the Exp dial option was only offered in England, and to make matters worse it was only offered as an ordered option so very few were ever made.

mailman · 21 January 2006, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by molex

The so-called "Explorer dialed" Sub is considered one of the rarest of all Rolexes, and obviously commands a stunning price. I saw one on ebay that was verified authentic by James Dowling (as in he had actually held that exact watch) and teh STARTING bid was $45k.

Ouch.

Apparently, the Exp dial option was only offered in England, and to make matters worse it was only offered as an ordered option so very few were ever made.

Ouch is right.

From the pics I've seen of them I think it's beautiful.

Are you referring to the early or later models being offered in England? Or both? Just curoius.

21 January 2006, 12:54 PM	#1
mailman TRF Moderator & SUBMARINER 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,491	Did you know That from the time of their introductions in 1959 and 1962, up until the early 70's, the 5512 & 5513 respectivley, were offered as an option with the EXP dial. Also when the GMTs were first introduced, the cyclops was an option until the early 60's. Just some info for those interested. __________________ JJ

21 January 2006, 02:43 PM	#14
molex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 220	The so-called "Explorer dialed" Sub is considered one of the rarest of all Rolexes, and obviously commands a stunning price. I saw one on ebay that was verified authentic by James Dowling (as in he had actually held that exact watch) and teh STARTING bid was $45k. Ouch. Apparently, the Exp dial option was only offered in England, and to make matters worse it was only offered as an ordered option so very few were ever made. __________________ "Through the tool watch, Rolex became allied not just with dependability and accuracy, but with great human achievement." Vintage Rolex Sports Models Skeet & Urul

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