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Franks07 · 30 November 2014, 04:38 PM

Hello all...I just found this 5512 from 1966 that was posted as the "Shot of the Day" on Jake's Blog back in 2009. I am out of my mind in love with this watch and wanted to share it with my fellow vintage Sub enthusiasts as this just has to be as good as it gets.
This 5512 example takes "eye candy" to a whole new level IMHO.

CrownMe · 30 November 2014, 06:14 PM

case is a bit over polished for me. Springbar is sticking out the bottom left lug

Vincent65 · 30 November 2014, 06:59 PM

Not bad - but 'best on the planet'? I admire your enthusiasm, though!

waspy1 · 30 November 2014, 07:40 PM

Meh, gilt chapter ring will take that prize in my book.

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jollerbarn · 30 November 2014, 08:22 PM

Can't beat those lumes though. I suspect photoshop is adding some depth and color here 😊 thanks for the pic op!

NukeMan · 30 November 2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vincent65

not bad - but 'best on the planet'? I admire your enthusiasm, though!

x2!

dysondiver · 30 November 2014, 08:45 PM

what i would say is ,,,,,

just wait a few mins , ill bet my last brevet crown , theres a better example owned by someone here.

LordLucan · 30 November 2014, 08:56 PM

There's something I'm not feeling when it comes to those lumes, Can't quite put my finger on it

1675-David · 30 November 2014, 09:49 PM

that's a nice but highly processed image.

bayerische · 30 November 2014, 10:11 PM

Nice indeed. Would have been perfect if never polished and a bit banged up.

Proper tool watch, as Rolex was designed to be.

But the pampering of today...

Im Lauf der Zeit · 30 November 2014, 11:31 PM

Gaudy polish and as long as they were photoshopping should have cleaned up that horrible poking-out springbar... Puffy lume too.

landroverking · 1 December 2014, 01:27 AM

I would nice. But....

swish77 · 1 December 2014, 01:32 AM

Darn! I thought I had the best 5512! Joking aside, that's nice patina on that 5512, but agree with the comments about the case. Too much polish.

Franks07 · 1 December 2014, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Darn! I thought I had the best 5512! Joking aside, that's nice patina on that 5512, but agree with the comments about the case. Too much polish.

Upon further review (I.e. Polish, protruding spring bar and likelihood of Photoshop as pointed out by the true experts) I defer to your wonderful example of one of the coolest Submariner references (5512).

That rich dark lume (albeit Photoshopped) is hypnotizing though.
This is perhaps an excellent example of the absolute necessity of having a potential vintage purchase fully vetted on this awesome Forum to be sure to fulfill the all important "Caveat Emptor" rule BEFORE buying.
Enjoy your Sunday all

cajuntiger · 1 December 2014, 02:27 AM

you are all wrong...mine is the best looking 5512 on the planet. :)

and yours looks amazing too!

Fabrice M · 1 December 2014, 02:44 AM

I like it, the polish doesn't bother me.

dysondiver · 1 December 2014, 02:50 AM

i knew my crown was safe ,,,

subtona · 1 December 2014, 03:06 AM

Tough crowd

springer · 1 December 2014, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Darn! I thought I had the best 5512! Joking aside, that's nice patina on that 5512, but agree with the comments about the case. Too much polish.

Swish, try some black cardboard above the dial next time. It's tough to appreciate the dial on that beauty with all the reflective distractions.

Im Lauf der Zeit · 1 December 2014, 11:23 AM

Interesting... what started as the "best looking 5512 on the planet" isn't even the best one on this short thread...

QueueCumber · 1 December 2014, 12:03 PM

This too me is the best looking 5512...

CrownMe · 1 December 2014, 12:05 PM

Suprised John hasnt posted here. he has my favorite 5512. its absolutely stunning.

edieee · 1 December 2014, 01:05 PM

my 5512 need to tell ne whats wrong here.

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Vincent65 · 1 December 2014, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownMe

Suprised John hasnt posted here. he has my favorite 5512. its absolutely stunning.

A little discretion and humility, maybe, is holding him back from saying 'mine is the best in the world'. I'm not surprised, but you're right; it's a stunner.

watchcrank · 1 December 2014, 11:23 PM

Subjective at the least :-)

CrownMe · 2 December 2014, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

A little discretion and humility, maybe, is holding him back from saying 'mine is the best in the world'. I'm not surprised, but you're right; it's a stunner.

good point. but damn i love seeing it lol

Vincent65 · 2 December 2014, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CrownMe

good point. but damn i love seeing it lol

GeoGio Greece · 2 December 2014, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dysondiver

what i would say is ,,,,,

just wait a few mins , ill bet my last brevet crown , theres a better example owned by someone here.

Agree

cajuntiger · 2 December 2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by queuecumber

this too me is the best looking 5512...

wow!!

QueueCumber · 2 December 2014, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

This too me is the best looking 5512...

BTW, the square crown guard 5512 I posted is not mine unfortunately. I wish it were mine...

30 November 2014, 10:11 PM	#10
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Nice indeed. Would have been perfect if never polished and a bit banged up. Proper tool watch, as Rolex was designed to be. But the pampering of today... __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

1 December 2014, 12:03 PM	#21
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	This too me is the best looking 5512... __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

30 November 2014, 06:14 PM	#2
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	case is a bit over polished for me. Springbar is sticking out the bottom left lug

30 November 2014, 06:59 PM	#3
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	Not bad - but 'best on the planet'? I admire your enthusiasm, though!

30 November 2014, 07:40 PM	#4
waspy1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Home! Posts: 1,259	Meh, gilt chapter ring will take that prize in my book. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 November 2014, 08:22 PM	#5
jollerbarn Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jesper Location: Denmark Watch: out for scammers! Posts: 365	Can't beat those lumes though. I suspect photoshop is adding some depth and color here 😊 thanks for the pic op!

30 November 2014, 08:45 PM	#7
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	what i would say is ,,,,, just wait a few mins , ill bet my last brevet crown , theres a better example owned by someone here.

30 November 2014, 08:56 PM	#8
LordLucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: London Posts: 49	There's something I'm not feeling when it comes to those lumes, Can't quite put my finger on it

30 November 2014, 09:49 PM	#9
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,033	that's a nice but highly processed image.

30 November 2014, 11:31 PM	#11
Im Lauf der Zeit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 1,000	Gaudy polish and as long as they were photoshopping should have cleaned up that horrible poking-out springbar... Puffy lume too.

1 December 2014, 01:27 AM	#12
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I would nice. But....

1 December 2014, 02:44 AM	#16
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,640	I like it, the polish doesn't bother me.

1 December 2014, 02:50 AM	#17
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	i knew my crown was safe ,,,

1 December 2014, 03:06 AM	#18
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,088	Tough crowd

1 December 2014, 11:23 AM	#20
Im Lauf der Zeit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 1,000	Interesting... what started as the "best looking 5512 on the planet" isn't even the best one on this short thread...

1 December 2014, 12:05 PM	#22
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Suprised John hasnt posted here. he has my favorite 5512. its absolutely stunning.

1 December 2014, 01:05 PM	#23
edieee Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: manila Posts: 72	my 5512 need to tell ne whats wrong here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 December 2014, 11:23 PM	#25
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	Subjective at the least :-)

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