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achova · 22 July 2009, 03:48 AM

I recently acquired a very early Submariner 5512 with pointed crown guards. I purchased it from the son of the original owner and have RSC paperwork from 1995. Nice to have the contiguous ownership however it's evident the dial has been replaced. (edit just noticed TurboWatch thread - http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...highlight=5512).

I'd like some insight in the proper dial. In reviewing the Vintage Rolex Sports Models by Skeet / Urul it appears the earliest 5512 have the same dial as the first of the 5513 with no reference to Chronometer rating. Once the 5513 came out the 5512 added Chronometer and later the four lines dial (like mine has) where Superlative is added. Are the two dials in fact the same? Anyone have a period correct dial available or suggestion on who (or where) to check with periodically?

22 July 2009, 03:48 AM	#1
achova "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adam C. Location: W. Washington Watch: it vary. Posts: 626	Submariner 5512 pointed crown guard - dial question I recently acquired a very early Submariner 5512 with pointed crown guards. I purchased it from the son of the original owner and have RSC paperwork from 1995. Nice to have the contiguous ownership however it's evident the dial has been replaced. (edit just noticed TurboWatch thread - http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...highlight=5512). I'd like some insight in the proper dial. In reviewing the Vintage Rolex Sports Models by Skeet / Urul it appears the earliest 5512 have the same dial as the first of the 5513 with no reference to Chronometer rating. Once the 5513 came out the 5512 added Chronometer and later the four lines dial (like mine has) where Superlative is added. Are the two dials in fact the same? Anyone have a period correct dial available or suggestion on who (or where) to check with periodically? __________________ GMT-Master 1675 - Explorers - Rolex & Tudor Submariners - Omega Speedmasters - etc.