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7 February 2019, 01:14 AM | #1 |
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Incredible Daily-worn Vintage Sub
Just finished an appointment with a gentleman who has worn this Submariner daily since he bought it. The watch was purchased at the British-controlled Port of Aden. Based off his age, I would guess sometime in the late 50s or early 60s, but I am not an expert on those early reference numbers. Just wanted to share this beauty!
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7 February 2019, 01:18 AM | #2 |
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Very cool!
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7 February 2019, 01:26 AM | #3 |
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Awesome ! Still in really good shape for a watch that age which was worn that much.
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7 February 2019, 01:28 AM | #4 |
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Nice
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7 February 2019, 01:44 AM | #5 |
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Luv It!
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7 February 2019, 01:50 AM | #6 |
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Not 50s and probably not 60s. My guess is mid to late 70s if it was born a white dial.
You can study the dial variations here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=513941 or here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=192774 Yours looks like a MKII or MKIII (close ups would help). Post in the Vintage section and you'll get a lot more info. Here's my old '79 MK1: |
7 February 2019, 01:52 AM | #7 |
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Love these stories, thanks for sharing!
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(Yours looks great BTW.)
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7 February 2019, 02:42 AM | #9 | |
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https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=654116 Nothing to see here; carry on. |
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7 February 2019, 03:14 AM | #10 |
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There’s something amiss w that dial. It doesn’t appear to be a service dial, or any of the feet first marks from the way it looks. The hole in the crown looks odd, as does the swiss t<25 placement, which practically against the 6 o’clock marker.
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7 February 2019, 03:53 AM | #12 |
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And the dash between 'swiss' and 'T' is not centered over the 30 hash mark. Perhaps a redial?
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7 February 2019, 05:01 AM | #13 | |
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Here are some 5512 (4-line) coronets....including a Bart Simpson, to give you an idea of the varieties. https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...line-dial-3511 https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...gilt-dial-2106 https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...iner-5512-7299 https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...axi-dial-A1630 https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/...nd-papers-5313 |
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7 February 2019, 02:23 PM | #14 |
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The dial has characteristics of a SUBMARINER on top 4 line MAXI type 2, with 5+ million serial range. Need a close up frontal shot of the dial to confirm this.
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oops...duplicate
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http://www.drsd.com/watch-info/subs-...maxi-dial.html So it appears the dial is a service replacement, which makes the watch even more interesting - first luminova 5512 I've seen. Thanks for posting it. |
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8 February 2019, 11:01 AM | #17 |
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Verify the serial number and check the date when the watch was released, or at least the case. Then check the dial, if it is a Mark I, II or III. Finally if the bracelet also has a date engraved for you to check if everything matches and have a coherent vintage watch.
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8 February 2019, 11:17 AM | #18 |
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That’s beautiful
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