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superformance · 2 April 2010, 10:08 AM

Folks,

I've seen one in Singapore just a few days ago an 5512, shop owner told me it's a recased 5512 with new bracelet, bezel insert assy, hands and dial, all done by RSC Singapore... I am just wondering if it's worth getting. No longer all old original but it's surely to be watertight, etc. Whats your take , my friends?

SLS · 2 April 2010, 10:21 AM

Depends on the price and if the owner has the service papers which would be a deal breaker for me if he did not. Certainly not a show piece, but a good daily wearer.
Scott

Safetrends · 2 April 2010, 10:39 AM

If you decide, meet at AD and get it authenticated, paperwork is a plus, however do not rely on it. No AD no deal.

superformance · 2 April 2010, 02:02 PM

Thanks, folks. It has full service paperworks and the RSC is one building away. Seller willing to take it there, no problem. But I am still weighing things before I make some serious bargaining as the seller is asking quite a sum of money. In fact he has a 1655 SMQ, recased and all like the 5512 and he is asking almost US$15K!

greekbum · 2 April 2010, 02:17 PM

So basically they have a watch made up of service replacement parts nothing original era and its like new for sale.If you wanted a new vintage looking watch and the price was right its not a bad thought.Can it be had for $3000-$4000?

sakuraba · 2 April 2010, 02:19 PM

I think you have to ask yourself what you like about the 5512.

For me it would be the tritium dial, and the patina that comes with the small details matching (hands/ insert/ bracelet/ case/ bevels, etc). All that disappears when a watch is brought back to like-new standards like what most RSC services do.

It seems like they washed away a great watch's soul.

SLS · 2 April 2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by superformance

Thanks, folks. It has full service paperworks and the RSC is one building away. Seller willing to take it there, no problem. But I am still weighing things before I make some serious bargaining as the seller is asking quite a sum of money. In fact he has a 1655 SMQ, recased and all like the 5512 and he is asking almost US$15K!

Walk away, the prices being asked are way too high. If the 5512 was a good deal then I would have considered it. Seems to me this guy is gouging and asking way too much for way too little. Re-cased watches should be thousands below market, not thousands above.

Scott

sakuraba · 2 April 2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SLS

Walk away, the prices being asked are way too high. If the 5512 was a good deal then I would have considered it. Seems to me this guy is gouging and asking way too much for way too little. Re-cased watches should be thousands below market, not thousands above.

Scott

Totally agree with Scott.

superformance · 2 April 2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

I think you have to ask yourself what you like about the 5512.

For me it would be the tritium dial, and the patina that comes with the small details matching (hands/ insert/ bracelet/ case/ bevels, etc). All that disappears when a watch is brought back to like-new standards like what most RSC services do.

It seems like they washed away a great watch's soul.

It's just that I can't find an almost perfect, all original 5512. You are correct-that watch's life story ended when they totally rebuilt it.

mike · 2 April 2010, 09:53 PM

As a daily wear if 100% functionality is your goal (luminova dial) it's something to consider. That price is way strong however.

swish77 · 2 April 2010, 10:48 PM

I recently saw a virtually mint 5512, 3 mil. serial number, with a RSC factory overhaul, service replacement old-style dial, new hands, etc ... for just under $5K. You would get the vintage look but could wear it like a new watch, and even go diving with it. Still, an all-original 5512, which would be more expensive, of course, could still be brought back to original specs without replacing all the cool old parts that make it a true vintage. That's what I'd go for.

superformance · 3 April 2010, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

As a daily wear if 100% functionality is your goal (luminova dial) it's something to consider. That price is way strong however.

Thanks for the advice.

caeden · 3 April 2010, 06:30 AM

Woah, sounds like Top Hour!

That 5512 has been sitting there for a very long time. It sure looks good, but not at the outrageous asking price ...

Solomon, heard you met up with Fred too...hope you enjoy your stay in Singapore.

Cheers!

superformance · 3 April 2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by caeden

Woah, sounds like Top Hour!

That 5512 has been sitting there for a very long time. It sure looks good, but not at the outrageous asking price ...

Solomon, heard you met up with Fred too...hope you enjoy your stay in Singapore.

Cheers!

Hi Ben, The store in Lucky Plaza across Peng Kwee. You think it can be had for a good price? Oh yes with Fred last weekend.
Will be back again in SG soon!

caeden · 3 April 2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by superformance

Hi Ben, The store in Lucky Plaza across Peng Kwee. You think it can be had for a good price? Oh yes with Fred last weekend.
Will be back again in SG soon!

Hi Solomon,

His price is very steep for that 5512...I have been asking about it many a time. Hoping that he would let it go for much less.

I doubt that it can be had for much less....probably due to Peng Kwee's exorbitant prices....helps it along...hahaha

Do drop me a PM, when you are heading over again...love to make a new friend.

Cheers!

hitchens · 3 April 2010, 11:01 PM

15K is pretty cheap for a 5512......if it comes with a free Daytona!

Run, don't walk, out of that store.

2 April 2010, 10:08 AM	#1
superformance "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Solomon Location: Islas de Filipina Watch: 16=55/65/80s Posts: 110	Rebuilt 5512 Folks, I've seen one in Singapore just a few days ago an 5512, shop owner told me it's a recased 5512 with new bracelet, bezel insert assy, hands and dial, all done by RSC Singapore... I am just wondering if it's worth getting. No longer all old original but it's surely to be watertight, etc. Whats your take , my friends?

2 April 2010, 10:21 AM	#2
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Depends on the price and if the owner has the service papers which would be a deal breaker for me if he did not. Certainly not a show piece, but a good daily wearer. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

2 April 2010, 02:17 PM	#5
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,415	So basically they have a watch made up of service replacement parts nothing original era and its like new for sale.If you wanted a new vintage looking watch and the price was right its not a bad thought.Can it be had for $3000-$4000? __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

2 April 2010, 02:19 PM	#6
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	I think you have to ask yourself what you like about the 5512. For me it would be the tritium dial, and the patina that comes with the small details matching (hands/ insert/ bracelet/ case/ bevels, etc). All that disappears when a watch is brought back to like-new standards like what most RSC services do. It seems like they washed away a great watch's soul. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

2 April 2010, 10:39 AM	#3
Safetrends Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: David Walz Location: San Diego CA USA Watch: my hand. :) Posts: 9,156	If you decide, meet at AD and get it authenticated, paperwork is a plus, however do not rely on it. No AD no deal.

2 April 2010, 02:02 PM	#4
superformance "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Solomon Location: Islas de Filipina Watch: 16=55/65/80s Posts: 110	Thanks, folks. It has full service paperworks and the RSC is one building away. Seller willing to take it there, no problem. But I am still weighing things before I make some serious bargaining as the seller is asking quite a sum of money. In fact he has a 1655 SMQ, recased and all like the 5512 and he is asking almost US$15K!

2 April 2010, 09:53 PM	#10
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	As a daily wear if 100% functionality is your goal (luminova dial) it's something to consider. That price is way strong however.

2 April 2010, 10:48 PM	#11
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,789	I recently saw a virtually mint 5512, 3 mil. serial number, with a RSC factory overhaul, service replacement old-style dial, new hands, etc ... for just under $5K. You would get the vintage look but could wear it like a new watch, and even go diving with it. Still, an all-original 5512, which would be more expensive, of course, could still be brought back to original specs without replacing all the cool old parts that make it a true vintage. That's what I'd go for.

3 April 2010, 06:30 AM	#13
caeden Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Singapore Watch: 1680 Posts: 98	Woah, sounds like Top Hour! That 5512 has been sitting there for a very long time. It sure looks good, but not at the outrageous asking price ... Solomon, heard you met up with Fred too...hope you enjoy your stay in Singapore. Cheers!

3 April 2010, 11:01 PM	#16
hitchens "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: california Posts: 14	15K is pretty cheap for a 5512......if it comes with a free Daytona! Run, don't walk, out of that store.

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