1962 5512 PCG on ebay all service parts

[Classique Breguet]

Random idea for me if I can source a good dial for this what looks like a solid PCG case?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/15603507808...YAAOSw9RZluUyC

Other than the value being destroyed by whomever previous owner getting the dial, hands, and insert swapped to service luminova parts, is this a solid case/it appears 98%+ of the original metal is still there after RSC polish?

Ass-u-ming I could source a good original gilt dial, would this be a decent buy?

[Classique Breguet]

Is this dial radium? or is it tritium, given the exclamation point at the 6?
https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/subma...8_0SalX7&pos=5

[Kingface66]

I’d say a lot less than 98% of the original metal on that case is still there.
And besides buying a good chapter ring dial, you’ll need hands and an insert…and a bracelet.
At that point why not buy an original complete version?

[Classique Breguet]

If too much metal is already missing from the case then there's no point, but it still looks like the lugs are still pretty beefy?. I never use the bracelets I always wear them on straps so I wasn't worried about that part.

I was just bored and looking for a project...

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by Classique Breguet

If too much metal is already missing from the case then there's no point, but it still looks like the lugs are still pretty beefy?. I never use the bracelets I always wear them on straps so I wasn't worried about that part.

I was just bored and looking for a project...

I can fully appreciate a boredom-inspired project!
This one just seems like way-too-costly one

[TimeLord2]

Does this reference even have PCGs. I thought that was for early 1675 GMTs. This 5512 just looks like it's severely polished on the guards.

[MrBlobby]

The 5512 has square, eagle beak, pointed and then rounded crown guards.

[Dan S]

Unless you already have the parts sitting around, it's not a cost-effective way to get a gilt 5512, IMO.

[subx]

if there ever existing a " reverse investor grade " investment... this is it.

[Classique Breguet]

Originally Posted by subx

if there ever existing a " reverse investor grade " investment... this is it.

Hah, that is funny :0) and true

[TimeLord2]

Originally Posted by MrBlobby

The 5512 has square, eagle beak, pointed and then rounded crown guards.

Interesting! Thank you Mr. Blobby!

[TuRo]

£5500 would be my jumping-in point, and I have a few of the bits to do it ....
$12k is insane imho.

[Classique Breguet]

I figure it is worth the price of the case and movement, not much else

[one80]

Is the bracelet genuine? The links look like a 93150, but the clasp doesn't seem right ?

[MrBlobby]

TimeLord2 - the crown guards are covered nicely in this article/video https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ro...ference-points