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17 November 2012, 02:45 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Oxford UK
Watch: 5512 from 1960
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5512 back from service! evolution and some macros...
Finally got my watch back and got hold of a macro lens!
here area few snaps of the evolution... How i first got it...RSC had plundered it in 2005...  then I found a better insert and some better hands...  And finally in 2012 it got the service it much needed... after much research I chose to take it to Steve Hale at SHWR in London, they had quoted me up to 5 months wait but they did it in 3! now its running impeccably, power reserve lasting days...passed 200m pressure test too! Aesthetically it got a gentle polish and fitted NOS plexi, NOS crown, saved butterfly rotor, and found a much better set of hands!    Next will send bracelet ( folded 9315) off to M.Young for tightening stretch! |
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17 November 2012, 03:21 AM
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Real Name: Mario
Location: USA / NZ
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That looks awesome.
 A job well done. 
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17 November 2012, 04:51 AM
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Real Name: Joe
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 12,753
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Vintage Sub goodness!
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17 November 2012, 05:33 AM
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Nd well done and nicely executed on the 5512.
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17 November 2012, 01:21 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: San Francisco
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Beautiful...
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17 November 2012, 01:40 PM
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Real Name: Daren
Location: Austin
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Looks fantastic
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You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo. 
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17 November 2012, 02:24 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Oxford UK
Watch: 5512 from 1960
Posts: 139
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17 November 2012, 07:43 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Real Name: Per
Location: Sweden
Watch: Gilt Rolex
Posts: 2,946
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Absolutely gorgeous! Big congrats in finally getting it as pretty as it, and you, deserve. :)
These old subs are among the best there is. |
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18 November 2012, 02:33 AM
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Location: Newport Beach, CA
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Looks fantastic! Love these early gilt 5512's!!
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18 November 2012, 02:58 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Heath
Location: Lawrenceburg KY
Watch: Submariner
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Wow, that watch looks amazing. There is a night and day different in the hands that are on it now versus the ones that were on it originally.
Congrats. Now wear it and show it off with some wrist shots. |
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19 November 2012, 09:43 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Gorgeous Sub.
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19 November 2012, 10:08 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Marc
Location: SoCal
Watch: Not enough ;-)
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Stunning !
Congrats & enjoy HAGS 
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19 November 2012, 11:00 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Rik Dietel
Location: Seminole Fla
Watch: 5512 s/s Sub
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Very nice indeed or should I say brilliant. Rikki
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19 November 2012, 11:24 AM
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Real Name: michael
Location: Florida
Watch: explorer II cream
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Smashing Sub Fantastic CR Dial
enjoy that beauty!! M
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25 November 2012, 02:13 PM
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25 November 2012, 10:42 PM
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Excellent transition!
Case looks great! |
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25 November 2012, 11:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Real Name: Russ N.
Location: Western N.C. USA
Watch: 116718 PP & B Bay
Posts: 323
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One of my 3 all time favorites. Love that watch enjoy
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26 November 2012, 12:29 AM
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Nice job
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8 December 2012, 08:18 PM
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Watch: Rolex Sub 1680
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I think all 5512 all are 4 liners not 2 like the 5513. Could someone confirm if this is an early 5512 or:
5513 with a 5513 service dial / newer replacement (Swiss only), and not a 5512. Or 5512 with a 5513 service dial / newer replacement (Swiss only). |
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8 December 2012, 10:04 PM
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Real Name: Ken
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Watch: One on my wrist.
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PS-To the OP--looks great!! Cheers,
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8 December 2012, 10:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Paradis
Location: Sweden
Watch: Sub.1680/ Datejust
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Fantastic beautiful Submariner ..
.. Congrats.-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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8 December 2012, 11:01 PM
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Nice one
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8 December 2012, 11:31 PM
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Fab!
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8 December 2012, 11:57 PM
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Real Name: PJ
Location: Winnipeg, Canada
Watch: All of them!
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Wow, what a great job! The original had potential, but now it just pops! Congrats on a "new" vintage 5512!
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9 December 2012, 07:58 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Peter
Location: Portland, Oregon
Watch: 5513 Sub
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Nice crisp lines on the case. A great looking watch!
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9 December 2012, 08:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: tom
Location: northern ireland
Watch: my fins
Posts: 10,063
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my birth year ,,,, stunning ,, but it was a good year .
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9 December 2012, 06:36 PM
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Real Name: Tony
Location: England
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Very nicely restored will have to bear this gentleman in mind as and when mine needs some TLC :)
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10 December 2012, 03:06 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: John
Location: Seattle, WA USA
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Great work!
Thanks for sharing pics of your project and congrats on the results!
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10 December 2012, 03:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: 16600
Posts: 728
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Looks FANTASTIC. Enjoy that watch. Great to hear it is running so well and will get the use it deserves!
-Mike
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