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9 August 2014, 12:19 PM
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UPDATED: ... My new and improved 5512...
So for those of you who remember, I recently posted a picture of an authentic 5512 that I had purchased with an absolute horribly refinished dial, enough so that it ruined the look of the watch.
Well big BIG thank you to John (Springer) on this forum and every one else that pointed me in the right direction, I was able to obtain an era correct, unserviced all original dial for my sub with respect to its serial number. Here are the before and after pics, I couldn't be happier with the results....  ***BEFORE*** +  ***NEW DIAL*** =  ***AFTER*** Just the right amount of patina, very subtle yet noticeable. The watch is now perfect, minus the still kind of glossy bezel insert. But can't complain :) Before anyone says anything, I know this kills the value of my watch to have replaced the dial lol frankly I'm aware that its probably worthless at this point :( but I love it, and I don't plan on ever selling it. All in all, with the replaced dial, the watch cost me about $5,100 .... Not too terrible :) What do you guys think? |
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9 August 2014, 12:29 PM
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Looks awesome...
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9 August 2014, 12:34 PM
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Looks great. You did the right thing
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9 August 2014, 12:35 PM
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Wow! Great end result, looks wonderful.
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9 August 2014, 12:38 PM
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What's not to like? I think you INCREASED the value of your watch!!
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9 August 2014, 12:39 PM
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Very nice
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9 August 2014, 12:55 PM
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Looks amazing. Great patina, and thick case. Bravo. Enjoy your new watch
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9 August 2014, 12:57 PM
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Looks great! John is always a great resource of knowledge. Glad it worked out for you.
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9 August 2014, 01:52 PM
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You didn't kill the value. You increased the value of the watch. You now have an authentic period correct dial for the watch. Congrats and enjoy your new treasure.
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9 August 2014, 06:22 PM
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Looks great!
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9 August 2014, 07:25 PM
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It looks great
Congrats with the new look.
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9 August 2014, 07:37 PM
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9 August 2014, 10:19 PM
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+1 Looks great!
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9 August 2014, 10:46 PM
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Wow, fantastic. You are very fortunate to have found a correct dial that matches the patina of the hands. Just looking at the photo, you'd never know they weren't paired like that from the factory. I like the insert, too. Even the pearl patina looks as if it matches. That's still a valuable timepiece. You definitely increased the value. Congrats!
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9 August 2014, 10:47 PM
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Absolutely gorgeous well-done
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9 August 2014, 11:05 PM
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And balance has been restored to the Force
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9 August 2014, 11:18 PM
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Great looking!👍
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10 August 2014, 01:49 AM
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Stanley, the watch looks very, very nice. It's always nice to see a vintage Rolex brought back to its original condition.
Enjoy that beauty! jP
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10 August 2014, 03:43 AM
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Thanks for the kind words everyone! I guess I was wrong, I always assumed a replaced dial kills the value of a vintage piece, but I guess in this case it was the opposite.
I couldn't be happier with the result, thanks again guys!!! |
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10 August 2014, 03:47 AM
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Looks great
Congrats ! |
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10 August 2014, 03:49 AM
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10 August 2014, 05:13 AM
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Love to see a vintage piece saved.
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10 August 2014, 05:15 AM
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Great Improvement!!!
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10 August 2014, 05:25 AM
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***SECOND UPDATE***
So it never occured to me to check the dial that was removed (the one that was horribly finished), the watchmaker had returned it to me neatly packed, so today I took a look at the dial that the watch came with and discovered that it was an all PLASTIC dial.... :mad: However, everything else checked out, the movement, case, everything was authentic.... But why would someone want to put a horribly faked plastic dial on an authentic Rolex? Seems pretty stupid and pointless if you ask me. |
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11 August 2014, 01:37 AM
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Well done!
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11 August 2014, 01:38 AM
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Very nice
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11 August 2014, 03:32 AM
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Good job, congrats! |
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11 August 2014, 04:16 AM
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I really appreciate the overwhelmingly positive responses :) thanks everyone
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11 August 2014, 04:19 AM
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11 August 2014, 04:26 AM
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Good work!
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