|
|
Post by Kiwi on Jan 30, 2013 0:56:07 GMT -6
Better start a new Thread as it is a treat showing it on this Forum.  As mentioned before, it was a delight handling such a wonderful watch and be able to take pictures was a treat. This is one of the first 5512's which was released in 1959 as the first "modern" Submariner with Crownguards. Absolute stunning 2 liner Gilt dial with silver depth rating and the normally glossy black dial turned into a awesome brown 'tropic' dial. What makes it so special are a few features, nice RED faded TRIANGLE Bezel, Square Crown guards [ which been called even EXPERIMENTAL in some Literature ] and a super early Case number 47xxxx. The 1530 movement with Butterfly Rotor is in superb condition. The original 7206 riveted bracelet has some wear. Enjoy the pics everyone.            |
|
|
|
Post by fourthirds on Jan 30, 2013 1:07:07 GMT -6
very nice, I'm getting tempted every time I see your vintage submariner pictures. Is that submariner still 40 mm ?  |
|
Pete
WWF Veteran
Charter Member
Posts: 12,645
Since: Jan 24, 2013 19:55:12 GMT -6
|
Post by Pete on Jan 30, 2013 1:16:15 GMT -6
Good question. I'm pretty sure these were 40mm and not the old 38mm of the non CG Subs.
Awesome watch Mario. I can't believe some of the chocolate gilt dials you have managed to nab for a quick photograph. Must be something in the New Zealand air.....
Some collectors go ga-ga over these rare examples.
Thanks for sharing mate, I wish I could see it in the flesh.
Cheers!!
Sent from my Milestone using proboards
|
|
Baco Noir
WWF Advisor 
WWF Admin
Posts: 31,335 
Name: Roger
|
Post by Baco Noir on Jan 30, 2013 8:45:10 GMT -6
Wow, that's one of the more unique subs I have EVER seen!   So much to love:  * Gilt dial * Silver depth rating (never seen that before) * Tropic dial * Red bezel triangle * Square crown guards * Butterfly rotor * Original riveted bracelet I hesitate to ask, but with all the uniqueness going on here, any idea on the value of it if it were for sale? |
|
|
|
Post by z32turbo on Jan 30, 2013 9:01:10 GMT -6
Love those pics! Very nice.
|
|
CHIP
WWF Founder
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Posts: 37,788
Name: Chip
Location: Dallas
|
Post by CHIP on Jan 30, 2013 10:26:53 GMT -6
Stunning!!  How in the world do you find those models?? |
|
|
|
Post by Kiwi on Jan 30, 2013 11:08:50 GMT -6
Stunning!! How in the world do you find those models?? I'm lucky in this way, if a unique watch comes in for Service or Repair, my Watchmaker rings and tells me if I wanted to take some pictures of a rare watch to pop in. At times I'm very, very lucky and can keep it for the weekend for a picture session. Roger, as for the price, would be hard to put a figure on it. Would have to do more research, but hard to find examples like it. |
|
CHIP
WWF Founder
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Posts: 37,788
Name: Chip
Location: Dallas
|
Post by CHIP on Jan 30, 2013 11:13:31 GMT -6
It's a seriously cool watch Kiwi and that's very cool of your watchmaker to allow you to photograph it. |
|
|
|
Post by vincent65 on Jan 31, 2013 6:48:45 GMT -6
that's a beauty mate!
|
|
|
|
Post by Kiwi on Jan 31, 2013 23:48:00 GMT -6
Thanks Mate.  |
|
CHIP
WWF Founder
Ad Astra Per Aspera
Posts: 37,788
Name: Chip
Location: Dallas
|
Post by CHIP on Feb 1, 2013 20:04:16 GMT -6
It really is Mario.
|
|
|
|
Post by Jamie on Feb 2, 2013 20:39:51 GMT -6
I know this sounds a bit unusual, but for the first time I would like to have seen a vintage beauty as it was when it was brand new. What an incredible example, thanks so much or showing it for all of us Mario! That is a wonderful piece indeed!!!
|
|
