Bill
31985
Gilty as charged rolex 5512
I know I always on about the gilt gloss dials but I really have found space that narrows the focus to the gilt years and what a joy on the wrist.
Very hard to translate to pictures especially just using the iPad as a camera.
Here is a little more detailed shots of the Rolex 5512 Swiss T <25 from 1965. 
And a few macro shots to show how the paint is on two levels creating an indentation where the gold sits. It is a sort of negative printing in a concave fashion. You can always tell a refinished dial from an original by this trait. A refinished dial starts with the black paint first then they apply the gold on top. With an original if is the other way round with the gold underneath. 
I hope you enjoyed the little 5512 review and glossy dial info.
Best
Bill
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Gilty as charged rolex 5512
I know I always on about the gilt gloss dials but I really have found space that narrows the focus to the gilt years and what a joy on the wrist. Very hard to translate to pictures especially just using the iPad as a camera. Here is a little more detailed...
I am really impressed by your collection of Subs, Bill.
Is there any you are missing and still hunting??? Best, Nicolas, a bit... contaminated.
I think I have hit most the main themes
in the glossy gilt period especially the 5512 and 5513 pre 1965 sets. But always working on a new theme. I think the Doxa collection you will soon see will be very complete. Diving theme for the early years around the saturation divers just the main ones ...
The theme is very vast.
Early years of Diving watches: the Fifties... Up to the early Seventies, you have 20 years to cover, and believe me, that is a theme which requires some years of hunt, as a big part of these birds are rare and tough to catch... But I am so happy to see th...
Very nice piece to add
to your theme... That gloss black dial is stunning Congrats Bill Sam
That's it...
... that's the one! I've been debating lately about finding that nice, great, vintage watch. Something old school. Something really vintage. Something gilt. Something with some great history. These criteria led me to a gilt, 4 line 5512. Now that I've see...
I am glad to help you hone your focus
4 line gilt non chapter ring is a great target but you need to be sure the serial range puts it in the 1964-1966 range to be safe and a 1.4 million serial. There is always a chance is could tickle the 1.5 mil range but try and go for a solid 1.4. Good luc...
Great info
Bill: That is great info to know. Thank you for passing that along. All of your posts are informative - and great eye candy as you always have some pics! I'll be sure to let you know as I get closer to an acquisition. Have to get the courage to part with ...
It takes discipline
I think you are correct (i.e. one in one out not one is better than the other) in moving the collection around but is is always so hard. Best of luck. Bill
Yes a loop attached with rubber bands
I misplaced the one I had for the iphone. HAGWE Bill
Bill, I do not want to bore you...
...but all I can say, again and again: what a wonderful watch! Enjoy it like the rest of your collection! And yes, a gilt dialed Sub is just the best!