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RODDYJB · 26 February 2023, 05:55 AM

Have a 5512 - that has been in the family for years.
It was missing the bezel insert and spring
I’m thinking of getting aftermarket replacements until I can find an affordable originals. At least then I could wear it.
Any recommendations on a source for a decent one?
Or better yet, anyone have an original? ��

swaini3 · 26 February 2023, 06:08 AM

What year is it from? , 1st 3 digits of the serial?

Nickn · 26 February 2023, 07:56 AM

Buy one from rolex
The insert wont be period correct but better then after market
And they are surprisingly inexpensive

RODDYJB · 26 February 2023, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swaini3

What year is it from? , 1st 3 digits of the serial?

I believe it’s from 1962.

RODDYJB · 26 February 2023, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickn

Buy one from rolex
The insert wont be period correct but better then after market
And they are surprisingly inexpensive

I guess it’s worth looking into….I was thinking I just wanted to be able to wear it until I get a proper bezel.
Cheers.
R

TuRo · 26 February 2023, 08:25 PM

There are always some vaguely period inserts FS here, on VRF especially on Tapatalk (there's also a great guide by Xeramic there too on the types) and eBay too - if you find one post it up here as there is a lot of insert expertise here that can give you thumbs up. A new one from Rolex was about £150 last time I bought one (and can be got from a dealer in a few days), and very roughly a period insert starts from £350 upwards. Ps imho after-mkt is just a no no for me.

whatsthetime? · 26 February 2023, 08:46 PM

Had this 5512 restored for a friend (Rolliworks) and needed a new dome crystal and pip. Phillip Ridley reached out to me asking if I'd like to purchase them. Maybe you could reach out to him and see if he has what you're looking for.

RODDYJB · 27 February 2023, 05:42 AM

Cheers TuRo, I’ll keep that in mind. :)
Thanks whatsthetime? I’ve reached out to Phillip

Dan S · 27 February 2023, 06:06 AM

The suggestion to use an authentic insert from an AD is great advice IMO.

one80 · 27 February 2023, 08:13 AM

There are plenty of period correct inserts in VRF, but they are not cheap…
Most long 5s around USD$2k+

26 February 2023, 05:55 AM	#1
RODDYJB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: CANADA / SCOTLAND Posts: 18	Rolex 5512 Bezel query Have a 5512 - that has been in the family for years. It was missing the bezel insert and spring I’m thinking of getting aftermarket replacements until I can find an affordable originals. At least then I could wear it. Any recommendations on a source for a decent one? Or better yet, anyone have an original? ��

26 February 2023, 08:25 PM	#6
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,781	There are always some vaguely period inserts FS here, on VRF especially on Tapatalk (there's also a great guide by Xeramic there too on the types) and eBay too - if you find one post it up here as there is a lot of insert expertise here that can give you thumbs up. A new one from Rolex was about £150 last time I bought one (and can be got from a dealer in a few days), and very roughly a period insert starts from £350 upwards. Ps imho after-mkt is just a no no for me. __________________ QUINCY JONES 1933-2024.

26 February 2023, 08:46 PM	#7
whatsthetime? "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Joe Location: NY Posts: 1,219	Had this 5512 restored for a friend (Rolliworks) and needed a new dome crystal and pip. Phillip Ridley reached out to me asking if I'd like to purchase them. Maybe you could reach out to him and see if he has what you're looking for. __________________ Submariner 124060 Datejust 16233

27 February 2023, 06:06 AM	#9
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,233	The suggestion to use an authentic insert from an AD is great advice IMO. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

26 February 2023, 06:08 AM	#2
swaini3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Mo Location: Dubai Watch: 1675 GMT, DRSD Posts: 1,458	What year is it from? , 1st 3 digits of the serial?

26 February 2023, 07:56 AM	#3
Nickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: London Posts: 522	Buy one from rolex The insert wont be period correct but better then after market And they are surprisingly inexpensive

27 February 2023, 05:42 AM	#8
RODDYJB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: CANADA / SCOTLAND Posts: 18	Cheers TuRo, I’ll keep that in mind. :) Thanks whatsthetime? I’ve reached out to Phillip

27 February 2023, 08:13 AM	#10
one80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Australia Posts: 71	There are plenty of period correct inserts in VRF, but they are not cheap… Most long 5s around USD$2k+

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