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Doug Rochon · 7 August 2007, 06:59 AM

I just thought it was time to learn a bit more about Rolex.
I had purchased a Rolex when I was 18yo A SS Sub Model 5512
I have wore it for the last 40+ years with no problems. Well untill I went swimming with the stem not all the way in. Causing some problems. After a repair job I sold it. But felt like I lost my best friend. So I just bought a 16610 and also a 16600. And seem to be bitten by the collector bug.I have been reading as much as I can , and am kinda sorry I got rid of the old sub.
Anyway Ill be learning as much from you all and maybe even buying another sub or sd.

Tools · 7 August 2007, 07:42 AM

Welcome to TRF...

You wore it for 40 years and got rid of it..!!!

Geez, I got socks that old...

Glad you're back into the thick of it with the rest of us...

Rubenonfire · 7 August 2007, 07:58 AM

Welcome to the forum...can't believe you sold that 5512!

Let's see some pics of that new Sub!

SPACE-DWELLER · 7 August 2007, 08:39 AM

Welcome to TRF

The 5512 was the COSC rated Sub as far as I remember.

Cool watch, and a true classic.

A pity you sold it. It is worth a LOT today, but I know that money is not everything in this world.

Enjoy your Sub Date (I have one, too

) and your SD

mike · 7 August 2007, 09:24 AM

Hi Doug, Welcome!

I'm on the north side of the river from you.

Congrats on the new pieces.

Man I would have loved to have seen that 5512! What a wonderfull reference.

Robb · 7 August 2007, 09:49 AM

Welcome Doug!

padi56 · 7 August 2007, 05:23 PM

Welcome to TRF its a great pity you sold your 5512 good original ones are now getting much harder to find, and prices going upwards daily.

JJ Irani · 7 August 2007, 05:50 PM

Welcome to TRF, Doug!! Hope you enjoy your stay on this great forum of ours.

Cheers - JJ

Doug Rochon · 7 August 2007, 10:30 PM

Thanks All, When I damaged my sub I had a lot of work done. Here is the info I KNOW as fact.When i bought it I received some paperwork describing how much time was gained or lost in different situations. Seems like it was tested in a oven and in a Refriduater and a few other areas , also in different positions. All the answers were written by hand. It came wit a tag and box. Maybe more I cannot remember
I know it had a 4 line dial . When it returned from repairs it only had 2 lines.The case said model 5512 but when the case back came off it said 5513. I am told this is not unusual.Here is the info the expert from Ca has told me after he examined it
Ref 5512 with 5513 case back,Manf .3rd Quarter 1965 second series with cal.1560 movement.
Now he mentions the dial had been replaced with a modern dial from Rolex-not reprinted.
However when he returned from New York last week from an antique watch and Jewelry show he said the dial had been RElumed and wasnt worth as much.
As far as what it is worth I at this point do not know. He and I have made a deal but it has not been completed. I seethem(5512) offered on ebay at between 6100.00 and 16000.00 ,so what it is worth is unknown to me.
After 40 years $ value doesnt matter to much .
As soon as I figure out how to take a picture and get it developed I will put picture of what I have on here if I can. Thanks for listening Doug

Doug Rochon · 7 August 2007, 10:49 PM

It is not completely sold yet maybe tradeing , nothing is final until I have cash in y hand or a different watch on my wrist.

7 August 2007, 06:59 AM	#1
Doug Rochon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9	Hi From Kentucky I just thought it was time to learn a bit more about Rolex. I had purchased a Rolex when I was 18yo A SS Sub Model 5512 I have wore it for the last 40+ years with no problems. Well untill I went swimming with the stem not all the way in. Causing some problems. After a repair job I sold it. But felt like I lost my best friend. So I just bought a 16610 and also a 16600. And seem to be bitten by the collector bug.I have been reading as much as I can , and am kinda sorry I got rid of the old sub. Anyway Ill be learning as much from you all and maybe even buying another sub or sd.

7 August 2007, 07:58 AM	#3
Rubenonfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Ruben Location: Orange County Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,317	Welcome to the forum...can't believe you sold that 5512! Let's see some pics of that new Sub! __________________ Throw your Rollies in the sky, wave 'em side to side, now keep your hands high.

7 August 2007, 08:39 AM	#4
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF The 5512 was the COSC rated Sub as far as I remember. Cool watch, and a true classic. A pity you sold it. It is worth a LOT today, but I know that money is not everything in this world. Enjoy your Sub Date (I have one, too ) and your SD __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

7 August 2007, 09:49 AM	#6
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7 August 2007, 05:23 PM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,449	Welcome to TRF its a great pity you sold your 5512 good original ones are now getting much harder to find, and prices going upwards daily. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

7 August 2007, 07:42 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,170	Welcome to TRF... You wore it for 40 years and got rid of it..!!! Geez, I got socks that old... Glad you're back into the thick of it with the rest of us...

7 August 2007, 09:24 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Hi Doug, Welcome! I'm on the north side of the river from you. Congrats on the new pieces. Man I would have loved to have seen that 5512! What a wonderfull reference.

7 August 2007, 05:50 PM	#8
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Welcome to TRF, Doug!! Hope you enjoy your stay on this great forum of ours. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

7 August 2007, 10:30 PM	#9
Doug Rochon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9	Thanks All, When I damaged my sub I had a lot of work done. Here is the info I KNOW as fact.When i bought it I received some paperwork describing how much time was gained or lost in different situations. Seems like it was tested in a oven and in a Refriduater and a few other areas , also in different positions. All the answers were written by hand. It came wit a tag and box. Maybe more I cannot remember I know it had a 4 line dial . When it returned from repairs it only had 2 lines.The case said model 5512 but when the case back came off it said 5513. I am told this is not unusual.Here is the info the expert from Ca has told me after he examined it Ref 5512 with 5513 case back,Manf .3rd Quarter 1965 second series with cal.1560 movement. Now he mentions the dial had been replaced with a modern dial from Rolex-not reprinted. However when he returned from New York last week from an antique watch and Jewelry show he said the dial had been RElumed and wasnt worth as much. As far as what it is worth I at this point do not know. He and I have made a deal but it has not been completed. I seethem(5512) offered on ebay at between 6100.00 and 16000.00 ,so what it is worth is unknown to me. After 40 years $ value doesnt matter to much . As soon as I figure out how to take a picture and get it developed I will put picture of what I have on here if I can. Thanks for listening Doug

7 August 2007, 10:49 PM	#10
Doug Rochon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 9	It is not completely sold yet maybe tradeing , nothing is final until I have cash in y hand or a different watch on my wrist.

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