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Baron, as it now appears to be public knowledge......
I can now thank you publically, for all the help and support that you provided. 
Most definately without it, I would not now be wearing what i consider to be one of the most beautiful watches that i have ever owned.
There is only one thing that would make it priceless and thats knowing it's history
Graham, we all need clarification from time to time This business of ours is a continous straight line, meaning that we are always learning and once we have learnt about one thing and become an "Expert" we move onto another subject and start all over again by becoming a "Novice".
Regards
Tony
Huh! Who wants a Vintage Rolex???
Well actually I do. I can't explain why over the past few months I have yearned for one! Perhaps it my age, my current collection or the stunning vintage Rolex watches that I have seen over the past few months and the excitement that I hear in owners word...
I want a vintage Rolex too! Specially if it is a beauty like this one!...
... Hi Topcat! Congrats on your new Sub! As much as I love 1680s, I confess I Would rather prefer this 5512 gilt better. These gloss, gilt minut track combo, is unbeatable! Love this oldie, the dial, the bezel, and riveted bracelet. A magnificent timepiec...
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Vintage is the new game! Graham, Tim and now you! I think you scored great on this one Tony - it has all the elements of desirability as listed by Abel. The hard work and helpful friends sure pays off in the end. I can feel your excitement! cheers fernand...
I'm waiting for the right one..
hidden away in somebodys' granny's attic, untouched for the past 20 odd years, with all papers & box & one owner, hehe.
Fernando, that is what ALL our dreams are made of.
Like you I also hoped to catch such a piece, but believe that I got the best next thing. As never would I have expected to find such a stunning piece so close to home, 10 miles to be precise. I wish you good hunting, I am sure that there are a few about, ...
I do believe the right one..
will present itself one day. As you said ,with patience and luck, the opportunity will come. I briefly did the 'search & hunt' game but came upon so many 'franken' pieces that I got disillusioned. Well for now, I'm getting a vicarious thrill from the ...
Honestly, a 1680 can't compete with this one, my friend.
What a catch!!! For a first one, this is a brilliant one. You're absolutely correct, this dial is hard to catch in picture, but in the real it is captivating, anvouting, charming, awfully dangerous. Seeing it is adopting it. You have a lot of Vintage Role...
Congrats Topcat... The bar has been set very high
If your entry point is a PCG Chapter ring Exclamation 2 line 5512 what will your next act be. Big congrats. Very happy for you. Best Bill
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Hey Top Cat - That piece is amazing. Great find! Thanks for sharing the awesome pix. - scott This message has been edited by elliot55 on 2012-05-16 22:15:15
Thank you for all the positive reponses to date........
Dam, how could I have forgotten to include the PCG's! Though in my defence, it was during the early hours of this morning that I put together the post and was quite excited about it Also, I should include a big thank you to me wife, as for once she openly...
Congratulations on 2 things...
First the watch, what a stunner. Second your bravery to dig deep into the vintage minefield. It's not only expensive, with a high chance of Frankensteins to the untrained and uninformed, but the pleasure for those who succeed makes it worth the while. I d...
Foowy, I could never have hoped to get........
Such a beautiful vintage piece, without the help and guidance of a member or two from this very site. If it hadn't been for their support, I suspect, quite strongly, that i would have either well over the odds or been stung badly. The senior members on he...
TopCat....Top Catch more like
Absolutely stunning watch to have caught. It has everything. I am really pleased for you. But, beware.....you have just chosen the path of temptation with vintage Rolex. To those who stick to modern Rolex, the path of vintage seems weird. But once bitten,...
I fully agree on the all-consuming part.
It's worse than a curse. but also deeply rewarding Regards Tyler
Great find Tony....
I share your desires, deliberations and detailed research on embarking into the vintage sub scene. Good find, it's a very nice 5512. CheersTony
Congratulations Tony. What a cracker first vintage
Happy for you . Vintage is a minefield but glad you got there with help from Purists. You mentioned 1958 ? A pussy galore from 1958 would be great, Just ask Nico. Enjoy your 5512. Cheers,dreamer
Nice catch !!
5512 chapter ring in the early '60ies are among the best vintage Rolex ever manufactured. The pure essence of the Submariner model. Congratulation because it's a "perfect matching" piece.
Thanks you all again..........
It's hard to believe, that this piece was sitting in a safe only 10 miles away. And I nearly bottled it, if it hadn't been for my stalwart supporter. A pussy Galore, from 1958 is on my list, I think that the ones that have been shown by Nicolas, Baron, Bi...
big congrats Tony, a lovely piece in great condition
i was also looking at a 5512, but the dial was from a 5513(service dial) as was the caseback( supposed to be correct) so i chose as clean a 5513 as i could find. i've done a bit of reading and the 64 5512 i was looking at was a chronometer which should ha...
ah, i've found it
this is a quote taken from a website dedicated to rolex and their history. ''A New Wave of Submariners in the 1960s The new wave of Submariners started with a chronometer version--model 5512. Launched in 1959, it was fitted with the 1570 movement and was ...
Tony....
don't worry...the 5512 came with 1530, 1560 and 1570 movements...came with all three versions.
i wasnt trying to worry...
i wasnt trying to worry him Baron, i was just discussing my confusion. can you help me to understand the 5512 please. all i can find out is that there may be some non cosc 5512s. can you clarify this for me. it would be greatly appreciated best Graham...
Graham, I can fully appreciate your confusion......
Like you I also find it very distracting with all the many different websites, all appearing to put in their own contradicting points of view. I too got stuck on the different movements, but having carried out research after research and getting reassuran...
thanks for your input Tony,...
thanks for your input Tony, im realising that Omega are not the only brand in which to never say never. could you just confirm for me as i couldnt read what it said. is your movement chronometer certified ? best Graham
Wow, strong entry!!!
Hi Tony, Big congrats on your stunning 5512! what a strong entry for a first vintage Rolex. A Gilt PCG Chapter Ring 5512!!! and the ! This is according to me one of the most desirable Subs! Fantastic catch, great that you could find this. Your words also ...
Thanks Matt..........
After it sitting safely in a safe for the past three days, while at work it was a pleasure to put it back on A 1958 vintage Rolex will hopefully find it's way into my collection. And the two likely suspects/ candidates will either be another Sub or a "Pus...
go for the GMT then!
as you have a fantastic Sub, go for a nice 6542, not an easy hunt!!!! Matt
Some clarification...
Gentlemen, I wasn't meaning to be short earlier...i was on my way to the airport and was in a rush. What i wanted to do was quickly assure Tony that there is nothing wrong with his watch. One of the things I truly detest on the VRF is the fact that whenev...
thank you for that clarification...
thank you for that clarification Baron, i can profess to knowing virtually nothing about vintage Rolexes which is why i asked the question, it was not in any way intended to intimate that Tonys watch was not right, i had no doubt of that as Tony wouldnt ...
Baron, as it now appears to be public knowledge......
I can now thank you publically, for all the help and support that you provided. Most definately without it, I would not now be wearing what i consider to be one of the most beautiful watches that i have ever owned. There is only one thing that would make ...
You made the right decision!
IMO, this is so much more than the Red Sub... To have one in this pleasing condition is just pure joy! I've been dreaming to get one myself... Congrats for such a great purchase ! Sam
I was close...
To get one with the 4 line dial last year.. But finally opted to get another Panerai.. Kind of regretted my decision, as it is so difficult to find one in such condition.. So I'm saying you're very lucky! Wear it in best health! Sam
Must be the weather.......
as I've started yearning for a vintage Submariner too!! Congratulations - it's a beauty. Vernon
long time since we heard...
long time since we heard from you young man. will you be there next week ? best Graham