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03cobraa · 19 March 2012, 10:31 AM

Just picked up my 5512 from my AD on Saturday! They sent to Rolex New York for service. They changed the crystal, crown, and serviced the movement. It was running about 5 minutes slow in one hour! They recomended a new bracelet which I declined and kept the original. I had given specific instructions not change the dial, bezel insert, and no polish. They honored all my instructions and I'm well pleased! Now for the manditory wrist shot!

apan · 19 March 2012, 10:35 AM

Gorgeous 5512 you have there

If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take RSC to get back the watch to you?

Keeperoftime · 19 March 2012, 10:42 AM

Wow! I didn't realize the RSC would service Matte dial 5512s anymore.

(I always send my watches to my trusted independent watchmaker)

Scary Hat · 19 March 2012, 10:43 AM

Nice looking 5512!

A classic- glad to hear you got it serviced and it is back on the wrist

Tom

03cobraa · 19 March 2012, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by apan

Gorgeous 5512 you have there

If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take RSC to get back the watch to you?

It took almost 5 weeks to the day!

apan · 19 March 2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 03cobraa

It took almost 5 weeks to the day!

That's not bad at all. Glad to hear they listened to your requests

Jason71 · 19 March 2012, 12:19 PM

Looks great. Thanks for sharing

inspires · 19 March 2012, 12:25 PM

Awesome 4-liner you've got there!

HL65 · 19 March 2012, 08:28 PM

Very nice--welcome home!

Robbyvm · 19 March 2012, 08:50 PM

very nice 5512 !
did they replace your hands during service or was this done earlier?

dddrees · 19 March 2012, 09:16 PM

Nice looking 5512, glad to see you got her back.

mineral · 20 March 2012, 12:22 AM

Handsome watch

Michael M. · 20 March 2012, 01:16 AM

Very nice!! Looks great!

azguy · 20 March 2012, 02:00 AM

5 weeks is fast

looks amazing

Kingair · 20 March 2012, 03:06 AM

Nice watch !
And . . . . . what good news $$$ did rolex had to tell you ?

michel33 · 20 March 2012, 03:10 AM

I love your Maxi dial, is your watch from 1978?

03cobraa · 20 March 2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Robbyvm

very nice 5512 !
did they replace your hands during service or was this done earlier?

It was done at the previous service in 1989. I guess I should have found some that would match the dial patina before the service. Thanks

03cobraa · 20 March 2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by michel33

I love your Maxi dial, is your watch from 1978?

5.1 mil. Yes I think it is 1977 or 1978. Thanks!

Hawk99 · 20 March 2012, 09:42 AM

Beautiful. Did you have to negotiate the servicing? I thought RSC's are starting to decline older models.

03cobraa · 20 March 2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawk99

Beautiful. Did you have to negotiate the servicing? I thought RSC's are starting to decline older models.

No, not really. I just asked the AD if they could have it serviced. She said they would send it in to see what was needed. Worked out great. I asked about service on my 16660 Matt dial too. She said they could do it too!

fastskater · 21 March 2012, 07:27 AM

I have the same watch in need of servicing...my ad suggested all the same servicing you've had done at a cost of $1100...mind asking what this set you back ?

Kingair · 21 March 2012, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by fastskater

I have the same watch in need of servicing...my ad suggested all the same servicing you've had done at a cost of $1100...mind asking what this set you back ?

Would like to know that to . . . . . if we may ?
HAGE

hatidua · 21 March 2012, 09:30 AM

-beautiful watch, one of the very few I really still wish I owned (and I sadly do not).

onkyo · 21 March 2012, 09:34 AM

Very nice dial.... I am surprised NY Rolex serviced it.

Congrats!

lndshark · 21 March 2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by fastskater

I have the same watch in need of servicing...my ad suggested all the same servicing you've had done at a cost of $1100...mind asking what this set you back ?

I'm not 03cobraa, but RSC NY just overhauled my 5513. I paid $600 which included a new crown and tube. RSC suggested a new bracelet, dial and hands which I declined.

swish77 · 22 March 2012, 01:20 AM

Yup, RSC NY will still service the old Subs but will always recommend changing everything: dial, hands, insert, polish, etc ... As long as you make it very clear what you don't want changed _ and make sure they write it on the paperwork _ you should be fine. Movement service only is about $550-$600, but they'll insist on a replacement crystal or they won't service the watch because of the mandatory pressure test. So, if you have an old superdome crystal you want to keep on the watch you'll need to go elsewhere, or have one installed by someone else after the movement service. Good luck!

03cobraa · 23 March 2012, 06:36 AM

The complete service was $675.00.
This included a new crystal, crown, and movement service.

19 March 2012, 10:31 AM	#1
03cobraa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Kelly Location: In the Bluegrass Watch: 116610LN Posts: 550	The Plastic is back! 5512 back from RSC Just picked up my 5512 from my AD on Saturday! They sent to Rolex New York for service. They changed the crystal, crown, and serviced the movement. It was running about 5 minutes slow in one hour! They recomended a new bracelet which I declined and kept the original. I had given specific instructions not change the dial, bezel insert, and no polish. They honored all my instructions and I'm well pleased! Now for the manditory wrist shot! __________________ SubC 116610LN, DJ 16014, GMT16750 pepsi Matte, Explorer II 16570 Polar V, Sea Dweller 16600, Sub 14060 More to come! "Too many watches, too little time"!

19 March 2012, 10:42 AM	#3
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Wow! I didn't realize the RSC would service Matte dial 5512s anymore. (I always send my watches to my trusted independent watchmaker) __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

19 March 2012, 12:19 PM	#7
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Looks great. Thanks for sharing __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

19 March 2012, 12:25 PM	#8
inspires "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Hong Kong Watch: 1665 Posts: 1,495	Awesome 4-liner you've got there! __________________ _____________ All GREEN

19 March 2012, 08:28 PM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,542	Very nice--welcome home! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 March 2012, 10:35 AM	#2
apan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 170	Gorgeous 5512 you have there If you don't mind me asking, how long did it take RSC to get back the watch to you?

19 March 2012, 10:43 AM	#4
Scary Hat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 262	Nice looking 5512! A classic- glad to hear you got it serviced and it is back on the wrist Tom

19 March 2012, 08:50 PM	#10
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	very nice 5512 ! did they replace your hands during service or was this done earlier?

19 March 2012, 09:16 PM	#11
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Nice looking 5512, glad to see you got her back. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

20 March 2012, 12:22 AM	#12
mineral "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 3,670	Handsome watch __________________ Watching date changes every midnight

20 March 2012, 01:16 AM	#13
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Very nice!! Looks great!

20 March 2012, 02:00 AM	#14
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	5 weeks is fast looks amazing

20 March 2012, 03:06 AM	#15
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Marc Location: SoCal Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Nice watch ! And . . . . . what good news $$$ did rolex had to tell you ?

20 March 2012, 03:10 AM	#16
michel33 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: france Posts: 796	I love your Maxi dial, is your watch from 1978?

20 March 2012, 09:42 AM	#19
Hawk99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BC Posts: 388	Beautiful. Did you have to negotiate the servicing? I thought RSC's are starting to decline older models.

21 March 2012, 07:27 AM	#21
fastskater Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: David Location: chicago Watch: Submariner 5512 Posts: 40	I have the same watch in need of servicing...my ad suggested all the same servicing you've had done at a cost of $1100...mind asking what this set you back ?

21 March 2012, 09:30 AM	#23
hatidua Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 158	-beautiful watch, one of the very few I really still wish I owned (and I sadly do not).

21 March 2012, 09:34 AM	#24
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Very nice dial.... I am surprised NY Rolex serviced it. Congrats!

22 March 2012, 01:20 AM	#26
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,843	Yup, RSC NY will still service the old Subs but will always recommend changing everything: dial, hands, insert, polish, etc ... As long as you make it very clear what you don't want changed _ and make sure they write it on the paperwork _ you should be fine. Movement service only is about $550-$600, but they'll insist on a replacement crystal or they won't service the watch because of the mandatory pressure test. So, if you have an old superdome crystal you want to keep on the watch you'll need to go elsewhere, or have one installed by someone else after the movement service. Good luck!

23 March 2012, 06:36 AM	#27
03cobraa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Kelly Location: In the Bluegrass Watch: 116610LN Posts: 550	The complete service was $675.00. This included a new crystal, crown, and movement service. __________________ SubC 116610LN, DJ 16014, GMT16750 pepsi Matte, Explorer II 16570 Polar V, Sea Dweller 16600, Sub 14060 More to come! "Too many watches, too little time"!

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