1960 Submariner -5512

[SOG DIVER]

I own a 1560 caliber 5512 that needs a period dial.
The original gilt dials with chapter rings are extremely rare and $$$-
and will continue to flake or powder exude radium.
Options for me are an early rare glossy service dial, not a mat service dial.
OR-
a European dial restoration with gilt printing and tritium indices.

Thoughts from the more experienced vintage folks...

[Juhuatai]

Do you not have a dial on the watch currently?

[SOG DIVER]

The dial that came with it was beyond substandard and not Rolex original.

I have just today arrived at a solution, while not inexpensive it will be Rolex and
the added advantage of not ever having to make excuses for the dial.

[Juhuatai]

Could also look for a matte service dial with Luminova plots. I have that on my 5508. I like the fact that it has functional lume.

[one80]

There is someone in the UK that would be able to source a gilt dial/restoration to suit your watch.
The user “French big crown” (or something along those lines) had one done for his 6538 if I remember correctly. It was amazing work.

[alwayshere]

Originally Posted by SOG DIVER

The dial that came with it was beyond substandard and not Rolex original.

I have just today arrived at a solution, while not inexpensive it will be Rolex and
the added advantage of not ever having to make excuses for the dial.

I'm bit late to the party but have you considered just a later dial?

there are definitely FF 5513 dials floating around for a decent coin. Alternatively, there are also later gloss dials for even better coin.

[FrenchBigCrown]

Originally Posted by one80

There is someone in the UK that would be able to source a gilt dial/restoration to suit your watch.
The user “French big crown” (or something along those lines) had one done for his 6538 if I remember correctly. It was amazing work.