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21 December 2022, 01:36 AM | #1 |
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1960 Submariner -5512
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... |
21 December 2022, 03:35 AM | #2 |
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Do you not have a dial on the watch currently?
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21 December 2022, 04:00 AM | #3 |
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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. |
21 December 2022, 04:23 AM | #4 |
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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.
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24 December 2022, 06:27 PM | #5 |
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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. |
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there are definitely FF 5513 dials floating around for a decent coin. Alternatively, there are also later gloss dials for even better coin. |
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25 December 2022, 08:18 PM | #7 |
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