5512 dial check

[Brizzybrad]

I was offered this 5512 and will probably pass because the tritium plots were painted with luminova. Is there any way to reverse this? I'm also not 100% the dial is genuine. 5512 experts please chime in.

Sorry for the low quality pic. I will try to get a few more today.


On another note, I was also offered a beautiful 1981 1655 with b&p. The only problem is the caseback is engraved with initials and dates from the original owner. How much does that effect the value?


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[Tom1675]

This dial doesn't look like it has luminova plots to me but it does look like the hands have been replaced, possibly luminova. I can't speak to the dial.

A watch with caseback engravings doesn't loose too much of its value... You can always source a new one.

[Brizzybrad]

Originally Posted by Tom1675

This dial doesn't look like it has luminova plots to me but it does look like the hands have been replaced, possibly luminova. I can't speak to the dial.

A watch with caseback engravings doesn't loose too much of its value... You can always source a new one.

Thanks Tom, on the 5512 the plots glow while the hands and pearl do not. I think someone may have applied luminova over the tritium.

Still looking for more opinions on this dial. Thanks.

[swish77]

Doesn't sound good. Shine a blacklight on the dial/hands. That'll tell you a lot about what has been done with the luminous and whether or not it matches or glows unevenly. If you confirm that the dial has been changed/relumed or whatever .... I'd stay away, even if the rest of the dial checks out.

[offrdmania]

The 12 plot is missing material at the bottom point

[southtexas]

Originally Posted by Brizzybrad

I was offered this 5512 and will probably pass because the tritium plots were painted with luminova. Is there any way to reverse this? I'm also not 100% the dial is genuine. 5512 experts please chime in.

Sorry for the low quality pic. I will try to get a few more today.


On another note, I was also offered a beautiful 1981 1655 with b&p. The only problem is the caseback is engraved with initials and dates from the original owner. How much does that effect the value?


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Re: caseback

If it's not too deep, it can easily be removed.


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[ralfcom]

I can't really tell by the picture, but this looks like a "neat font" dial. They do glow for a short time (30 seconds or less) after being charged with light. This is normal for this dial and some GMT's around the same time. High phosphorus content from what I have read. Also a rare dial, from what I have seen, less than 4% of the 5512 have this dial. Here is a link for more information on the meters first neat font dail, http://mansfinelife.com/2016/05/10/r...bmariner-dial/

[Antognoli]

Beautiful watch, it looks correct to me from that pic. Would perhaps need clearer pictures.

[gman5515]

knowing the serial number does help, but from what i can see, the bezel insert appears to be a service insert. not much issues there, as a period correct one can be sourced. hands look pretty white, and if they are dead under black light, a chance that they may have been repainted.