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themaninblack · 2 April 2015, 01:31 AM

Irrespective of these two actual watches I prefer the two liners. One of my only dislikes of Rolex watches is that many of them just have too much writing on them.

jdmi32 · 2 April 2015, 01:55 AM

It's going to be very hard to find an amazing 5512, so between these two I would go with the 4 liner. Both have very nice dial/hands and K is an excellent seller.

Ideally I'd wait for a fantastic 5513 to come along. They are pricey but they can still be found but for how much longer who knows.

swish77 · 2 April 2015, 03:01 AM

Agreed that both of these cases are over-polished, but of the two, I'd definitely go for the 5512. Better, hacking movement, chronometer rated, stunning patina, and a cooler, more sought-after reference, IMHO. Also, the meters-first variation does nothing for me, meaning I don't think it's any more special than other dials. One of the most over-rated dial details of vintage Subs (no disrespect to meters-first owners). Overall condition and patina is so much more important, of course. Maybe I'm biased because I have a 5512. Good luck either way!

Arlen · 2 April 2015, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

I'd definitely go for the 5512. Better, hacking movement, chronometer rated, stunning patina, and a cooler, more sought-after reference, IMHO. Also, the meters-first variation does nothing for me, meaning I don't think it's any more special than other dials. One of the most over-rated dial details of vintage Subs (no disrespect to meters-first owners). Overall condition and patina is so much more important, of course. Maybe I'm biased because I have a 5512. Good luck either way!

Summed up my thoughts exactly. Thanks man! Hopefully we'll be 5512 buddies soon.

dstacy · 2 April 2015, 04:10 AM

Would you be willing to tell us how much they are asking for the 5512?

Arlen · 2 April 2015, 08:56 AM

I pulled the trigger on the 5512! My first serious watch, my first Rolex.

He had it listed for $8,500, then re-listed a few days ago at $7,000. I negotiated it down to $6,650, which I think is a pretty great price for a 5512 in that condition with such a perfect patina and dial.

cajuntiger · 2 April 2015, 08:57 AM

thats a great price.

Arlen · 2 April 2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cajuntiger

thats a great price.

Agreed! I'm really happy, especially after searching for months — feels like patience paid off and now I'll finally have a great watch.

As for the springbar issue mentioned earlier - turns out he just had a mis-sized springbar in place, and once he swapped it out for a correct one it's perfect.

dstacy · 2 April 2015, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Arlen

Agreed! I'm really happy, especially after searching for months — feels like patience paid off and now I'll finally have a great watch.

As for the springbar issue mentioned earlier - turns out he just had a mis-sized springbar in place, and once he swapped it out for a correct one it's perfect.

Welcome to the very exclusive '12 Club. In the grand scheme there aren't many members.

clock · 2 April 2015, 11:09 AM

Congrats! You did very well.

Who was the seller? PM as you wish.

Arlen · 2 April 2015, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by clock

Congrats! You did very well.

Who was the seller? PM as you wish.

Thanks! Sent you a PM.

rtrojnke · 6 April 2015, 04:36 AM

the missing insert on the 5513 bothers me a little...

Jiggo · 6 April 2015, 05:34 AM

Congrats Arlen, nice catch

2 April 2015, 01:31 AM	#31
themaninblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 1,058	Irrespective of these two actual watches I prefer the two liners. One of my only dislikes of Rolex watches is that many of them just have too much writing on them.

2 April 2015, 01:55 AM	#32
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	It's going to be very hard to find an amazing 5512, so between these two I would go with the 4 liner. Both have very nice dial/hands and K is an excellent seller. Ideally I'd wait for a fantastic 5513 to come along. They are pricey but they can still be found but for how much longer who knows.

2 April 2015, 04:10 AM	#35
dstacy Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Who cares? Location: Texas Watch: A few Posts: 451	Would you be willing to tell us how much they are asking for the 5512?

2 April 2015, 08:56 AM	#36
Arlen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 27	I pulled the trigger on the 5512! My first serious watch, my first Rolex. He had it listed for $8,500, then re-listed a few days ago at $7,000. I negotiated it down to $6,650, which I think is a pretty great price for a 5512 in that condition with such a perfect patina and dial.

2 April 2015, 08:57 AM	#37
cajuntiger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Who Dat Location: USA Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,124	thats a great price.

2 April 2015, 11:09 AM	#40
clock Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 13,510	Congrats! You did very well. Who was the seller? PM as you wish.

6 April 2015, 04:36 AM	#42
rtrojnke "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Singapore Posts: 6	the missing insert on the 5513 bothers me a little...

6 April 2015, 05:34 AM	#43
Jiggo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: "A" Location: Bangkok Watch: 5512/5513 Posts: 176	Congrats Arlen, nice catch

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