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Rolexis · 25 February 2012, 03:41 AM

Ok I had a 16713 and a 5512 that I ended up trading for a 18038. The GMT II didnt care for, but the 4 liner I do miss. I have a chance to buy back my watch for $4500. The watch was serviced and looks great. My antique dealer's watch guy put a factory vintage bezel that was in much better shape than the one it had too. Here is the pics of the 5512 and the pres

Rsvrider · 25 February 2012, 03:45 AM

That pic is before service, right? I say if you are asking you already know the answer. At that price for a #first serviced Sub I say YES .

Baco Noir · 25 February 2012, 03:46 AM

If you can keep the President, then I'd consider it, but honestly, I'd look for a different 5512. I don't care for the roughness of the case and bezel and the hands look rough too.

Rolexis · 25 February 2012, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rsvrider

That pic is before service, right? I say if you are asking you already know the answer. At that price for a #first serviced Sub I say YES .

I forgot to say that. Yes the pic was taken when I owned it right before service. The new Bez is very light fade still dark and no scratches. I must add the watch guy is a master at refinishing very soft on the edges. I saw the watch in the case and said wow.

Robbyvm · 25 February 2012, 04:33 AM

if you don't buy it i will...

dysondiver · 25 February 2012, 04:43 AM

yes

Rsvrider · 25 February 2012, 04:49 AM

I'm going to get criticized for saying this, but... I would relume the watch. Unless you can find hands that match the markers. The only thing I woud never do is miss matched hands and markers. Otherwise I have no problem with the way it is. Be nice if you could share some pics of it in its current state. Such a classic!

Rsvrider · 25 February 2012, 04:52 AM

Btw, since I already confessed to the re lume idea, this watch would look perfect with a desert tan NATO. Perfect weekend watch and the Prez for daily. Lucky you!

Michael M. · 25 February 2012, 05:20 AM

Have any new pics???

Rolexis · 25 February 2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael M.

Have any new pics???

Not yet but it looks like I am going with the purchase so I will have pics on its current condition soon

BaltimoreBrian · 25 February 2012, 06:22 AM

If you are missing it now, then you will probably be missing it later. If have the means to buy it back, then do it!

Scary Hat · 25 February 2012, 06:25 AM

I'd say if you can afford it, and you like the watch, go for it.

Seller's remorse is common when you collect and buy and sell- and I agree,
sounds like you already know the answer. Get it back and enjoy it!

kyle L · 25 February 2012, 07:16 AM

$4.5 is a good price!

oldbronco · 25 February 2012, 08:26 AM

there are master watch makers who can relume the hands to match the dial patina. the lume in the hands of my Snowflake suddenly fell out, to my horror. I sent the watch to Bob Ridley who relumed the hands to match the dial patina. so, yes, relume the hands.

mineral · 25 February 2012, 04:29 PM

I will certainly consider the 5512 again. She is suh a beauty.

bayerische · 25 February 2012, 06:01 PM

Yes you should.

25 February 2012, 03:45 AM	#2
Rsvrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas TX Watch: It cming frm above Posts: 807	That pic is before service, right? I say if you are asking you already know the answer. At that price for a #first serviced Sub I say YES . __________________ "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

25 February 2012, 04:49 AM	#7
Rsvrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas TX Watch: It cming frm above Posts: 807	I'm going to get criticized for saying this, but... I would relume the watch. Unless you can find hands that match the markers. The only thing I woud never do is miss matched hands and markers. Otherwise I have no problem with the way it is. Be nice if you could share some pics of it in its current state. Such a classic! __________________ "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

25 February 2012, 04:52 AM	#8
Rsvrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dallas TX Watch: It cming frm above Posts: 807	Btw, since I already confessed to the re lume idea, this watch would look perfect with a desert tan NATO. Perfect weekend watch and the Prez for daily. Lucky you! __________________ "The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday"

25 February 2012, 04:29 PM	#15
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	I will certainly consider the 5512 again. She is suh a beauty. __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

25 February 2012, 06:01 PM	#16
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Yes you should. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

25 February 2012, 03:46 AM	#3
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,962	If you can keep the President, then I'd consider it, but honestly, I'd look for a different 5512. I don't care for the roughness of the case and bezel and the hands look rough too.

25 February 2012, 04:33 AM	#5
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	if you don't buy it i will...

25 February 2012, 04:43 AM	#6
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	yes

25 February 2012, 05:20 AM	#9
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Have any new pics???

25 February 2012, 06:22 AM	#11
BaltimoreBrian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Towson, MD Watch: iZ Posts: 2,224	If you are missing it now, then you will probably be missing it later. If have the means to buy it back, then do it!

25 February 2012, 06:25 AM	#12
Scary Hat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 262	I'd say if you can afford it, and you like the watch, go for it. Seller's remorse is common when you collect and buy and sell- and I agree, sounds like you already know the answer. Get it back and enjoy it!

25 February 2012, 07:16 AM	#13
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	$4.5 is a good price!

25 February 2012, 08:26 AM	#14
oldbronco Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Watch: Ranger Posts: 315	there are master watch makers who can relume the hands to match the dial patina. the lume in the hands of my Snowflake suddenly fell out, to my horror. I sent the watch to Bob Ridley who relumed the hands to match the dial patina. so, yes, relume the hands.

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