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16 October 2016, 05:37 AM | #1 |
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New insert for my 5512?
I saw this at a local shop. What do you think? Insert is $300.00.
My 67 5512 Replacement insert How's the new look? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
16 October 2016, 05:38 AM | #2 |
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Oops! This is the new look.
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16 October 2016, 06:01 AM | #3 |
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If you like the look, go for it! I'll make you whole and buy the trashed old insert for $350. ;)
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16 October 2016, 06:23 AM | #4 |
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I like the old one but thats just me, go for whichever you like :D
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16 October 2016, 07:04 AM | #5 |
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That GMT one was for my buddy. Personally, I love the old ones. Here's what I'm wearing today: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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16 October 2016, 07:19 AM | #7 |
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I will send you a brand new shiny insert in exchange for that old and disheveled piece
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16 October 2016, 07:24 AM | #8 |
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Depends on YOU.
The shiny, gives the watch, a fresh look, the tortured shows a different user profile. The point is to enjoy your watch, to a full extend. I keep mine ALWAYS shiny, but thats me. I hate all these wounds, and cannot wear a watch that came back from the battle and full of scars with a suit.
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I, just like you love the faded ones! My Maxi this afternoon. |
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16 October 2016, 07:29 AM | #10 |
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I'd buy the insert as a spare. I like the original best. I would keep the spare as just that.
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16 October 2016, 07:30 AM | #11 |
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Faded all over, YES, scratched and broken to places and with bits missing, is a different story.
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Enjoy it! To OP, if you like the new and clean look, go for it. It's your watch, wear it how you like. Just hold on to the old one, they're only increasing in value. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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16 October 2016, 02:48 PM | #13 |
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I dislike something that looks too battered and knackered. I know it's original and authentic but to me it looks unattractive. I would put the new insert on but keep the old one should you chose to sell the watch down the line.
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16 October 2016, 03:11 PM | #14 |
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That looks like a current luminova insert.
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16 October 2016, 05:45 PM | #16 |
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Likewise I did not have the original dial or bezel on my 5512 and they are Rolex service replacements and the watch was priced to reflect this when I bought it. I love the watch though - it's a practical and usable vintage watch and to my eyes far more charming than the new Subs with their odd looking bracelets. Nothing wrong with service replacements if that's what floats your boat. So long as the price is right when you buy it or, if you are replacing original parts, you keep them so an original condition lover can put them back on if you sell the watch. If you don't keep them you'll certainly lose money on a resale. I would not replace a dial though unless I absolutely had to - although service dials look great a nice yellowed tritium dial is very attractive.
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17 October 2016, 03:14 AM | #17 |
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Please put again on your 5512 mf his original (rare and nicely faded) long5 bezel.. the service one is like a punch in a eye....
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17 October 2016, 07:17 PM | #18 |
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I like your original one much more, thick front looks so cool!
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17 October 2016, 10:54 PM | #19 |
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the whole watch screams for the old insert...
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18 October 2016, 12:27 AM | #20 |
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Any "long 5" MKII fat font insert is better than a thin font insert regardless of condition. Also $300 is pricey.
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18 October 2016, 07:20 AM | #21 |
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Decided to scrap the idea!
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19 October 2016, 12:29 PM | #23 |
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Yes, good call
I had the same problem when I picked up my 1962 5512 pcg a few years back, glad I left it as was.
Story is on this link below http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=69651
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Nice 5512.
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3 December 2018, 03:54 AM | #25 |
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Might as well get a new dial and hands....throw that old junk away
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3 December 2018, 05:49 AM | #26 |
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Put this long five back now !!!
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3 December 2018, 03:03 PM | #28 |
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That service insert is so ... 2016.
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4 December 2018, 12:46 AM | #29 |
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I like the way the watch was, the shiny insert doesnt have the character or feel. But hey its your watch:)
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