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pitterpatter · 19 July 2008, 08:48 AM

i have an 1959 5512 sub, serial number is 1270234, and it has an 2 line chapter glossy gilt dial and when i recieved it from my father he sent a 4line matte dial with it but cannot remember which was the original dial. please help if you know. brian.thankyou

SLS · 19 July 2008, 09:18 AM

That early would be a glossy glit dial, pics would be great!
~Scott

pitterpatter · 19 July 2008, 09:24 AM

i will get them up soon, and thankyou i thought so, is the watch worth more with the gilt dial.

mike · 19 July 2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by pitterpatter

i will get them up soon, and thankyou i thought so, is the watch worth more with the gilt dial.

Yes. That would be a very early example. Probably enclosed minute ring as well.

Post a photo when you can.

pitterpatter · 19 July 2008, 09:30 AM

does the gilt dial make it more desirable.

stevemulholland3 · 19 July 2008, 09:47 AM

yeah,he probably just sent the matte dial because he wanted you to throw it away.
If you want you can just send it to me and I will dispose of it safely so none of the radio-active materials contaminate anything.lol.

SLS · 19 July 2008, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pitterpatter

does the gilt dial make it more desirable.

A gilt glossy is about as desirable as they come for that watch IMO! How do the hands look, are they original? Sounds Yummy!
~Scott

pitterpatter · 19 July 2008, 09:50 AM

now thats funny, lol, im not into older watches, more of the newer ones. i just cannot see myself wearing it.

SLS · 19 July 2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pitterpatter

now thats funny, lol, im not into older watches, more of the newer ones. i just cannot see myself wearing it.

I'll gladly trade you for its modern equivalent

Seriously, once you wear a vintage piece you will be hooked. Modern pieces are nice, but vintage pieces are so much more fun IMO, warning collecting vintage pieces is a steep & slippery slope!
~Scott

pitterpatter · 19 July 2008, 10:05 AM

yes, they are. the watch actualy was is brothers he passed away in late 1960, the watch my grandmother had and put it away in the bank safty deposite box, she passed away in 2006 and finally after 2 years my father and his 6 sibblings finally spilt up the estate. i havent talked to my dad in 12 years, my sister and him keep in close contact, and i think after all these years, he is making up for old times, not bad though, uh.

SLS · 19 July 2008, 10:10 AM

Sorry to hear about your grandfather and best of luck with your father. I am sure that nothing would have made your grandfather happier than to know that you are wearing and enjoying his watch and his legacy lives on.
~Scott

pitterpatter · 19 July 2008, 10:15 AM

well thankyou, ive been looking into more and more and cannot believe what these watches are going for.

mike · 19 July 2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pitterpatter

well thankyou, ive been looking into more and more and cannot believe what these watches are going for.

Brian,

Scott has summed it up nicely. What you have is not only a very valuable Rolex from a time we will never see again, but an heirloom piece that is priceless. Were it with pride and the best of memories.

SLS · 19 July 2008, 10:21 AM

Yes, it is not your "run of the mill" vintage watch. Hang on to that one! If you are looking to get it restored, do a search for Bob Ridley, he is a watchmaker in Texas and will restore your watch back to what it once was. He basically takes over where the RSC's stop. Do not ever change out the dial and hands on that watch, keep it original as possible.
~Scott

pitterpatter · 19 July 2008, 10:31 AM

how do i know if they are original, the serial number is 1270234 it does have a latter 93150 bracelet. and yes it looks awesome.

SLS · 19 July 2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by pitterpatter

how do i know if they are original, the serial number is 1270234 it does have a latter 93150 bracelet. and yes it looks awesome.

I would go back and edit your serial number to show 127xxxx to avoid any future problems with scammers. The bracelet you have is a replacement bracelet, but will not hurt the value of the watch much. Hopefully the hands do not glow at all, if that's the case you are OK. Just go out in the sun and go into a dark room and you will know righty away. At any rate, you are the owner of one heck of a timepiece.
~Scott

SLS · 19 July 2008, 10:49 AM

you have a PM
~Scott

pitterpatter · 19 July 2008, 10:49 AM

sls thankyou so much and they do not glow. i will post pics soon and thanks for all your help everyone.

swatty · 19 July 2008, 11:24 AM

Sounds like a great watch, can wait to see the pics.

tudorman8276 · 19 July 2008, 12:34 PM

....be CERTAIN to wear the watch periodically, not only for the memories, but to keep the oils from coagulating or drying out. Actually, a SERVICE would be great, as the newer and better oils would prevent anything from happening.

WEAR IT!!!!!

Stan.

pwrslider · 19 July 2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

yeah,he probably just sent the matte dial because he wanted you to throw it away.
If you want you can just send it to me and I will dispose of it safely so none of the radio-active materials contaminate anything.lol.

19 July 2008, 08:48 AM	#1
pitterpatter Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: brian Location: scottsdale Watch: pam 88 Posts: 70	need help!!!!!! i have an 1959 5512 sub, serial number is 1270234, and it has an 2 line chapter glossy gilt dial and when i recieved it from my father he sent a 4line matte dial with it but cannot remember which was the original dial. please help if you know. brian.thankyou

19 July 2008, 12:34 PM	#20
tudorman8276 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: STAN Location: KY-USA Watch: Rolex Prez Posts: 12,583	VERY nice story.... ....be CERTAIN to wear the watch periodically, not only for the memories, but to keep the oils from coagulating or drying out. Actually, a SERVICE would be great, as the newer and better oils would prevent anything from happening. WEAR IT!!!!! Stan.

19 July 2008, 09:18 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	That early would be a glossy glit dial, pics would be great! ~Scott

19 July 2008, 09:24 AM	#3
pitterpatter Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: brian Location: scottsdale Watch: pam 88 Posts: 70	i will get them up soon, and thankyou i thought so, is the watch worth more with the gilt dial.

19 July 2008, 09:30 AM	#5
pitterpatter Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: brian Location: scottsdale Watch: pam 88 Posts: 70	does the gilt dial make it more desirable.

19 July 2008, 09:47 AM	#6
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,672	yeah,he probably just sent the matte dial because he wanted you to throw it away. If you want you can just send it to me and I will dispose of it safely so none of the radio-active materials contaminate anything.lol.

19 July 2008, 09:50 AM	#8
pitterpatter Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: brian Location: scottsdale Watch: pam 88 Posts: 70	now thats funny, lol, im not into older watches, more of the newer ones. i just cannot see myself wearing it.

19 July 2008, 10:05 AM	#10
pitterpatter Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: brian Location: scottsdale Watch: pam 88 Posts: 70	yes, they are. the watch actualy was is brothers he passed away in late 1960, the watch my grandmother had and put it away in the bank safty deposite box, she passed away in 2006 and finally after 2 years my father and his 6 sibblings finally spilt up the estate. i havent talked to my dad in 12 years, my sister and him keep in close contact, and i think after all these years, he is making up for old times, not bad though, uh.

19 July 2008, 10:10 AM	#11
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Sorry to hear about your grandfather and best of luck with your father. I am sure that nothing would have made your grandfather happier than to know that you are wearing and enjoying his watch and his legacy lives on. ~Scott

19 July 2008, 10:15 AM	#12
pitterpatter Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: brian Location: scottsdale Watch: pam 88 Posts: 70	well thankyou, ive been looking into more and more and cannot believe what these watches are going for.

19 July 2008, 10:21 AM	#14
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Yes, it is not your "run of the mill" vintage watch. Hang on to that one! If you are looking to get it restored, do a search for Bob Ridley, he is a watchmaker in Texas and will restore your watch back to what it once was. He basically takes over where the RSC's stop. Do not ever change out the dial and hands on that watch, keep it original as possible. ~Scott

19 July 2008, 10:31 AM	#15
pitterpatter Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: brian Location: scottsdale Watch: pam 88 Posts: 70	how do i know if they are original, the serial number is 1270234 it does have a latter 93150 bracelet. and yes it looks awesome.

19 July 2008, 10:49 AM	#17
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	you have a PM ~Scott

19 July 2008, 11:24 AM	#19
swatty 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,416	Sounds like a great watch, can wait to see the pics.

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