Is this a gen 5512 insert?

[Guest jsuperman17]

what do you guys think? is it a gen? is it appropriate for my 5512 project.. getting it for cheap if i can verify its a gen...

[HauteHippie]

Looks like a usual service replacement insert. It should be fine if you prefer the non-vintage thin font look.

[Guest jsuperman17]

Ahh so it's not good for my 5512 huh? It should be a thicker font?

[HauteHippie]

Depends.

Do you want this look:

Or this look:

[highoeyazmuhudee]

looks good to me the thin font isnt to my taste, but this is how the modern inserts are

80s insert

Edited April 4, 2011 by highoeyazmuhudee

[Guest jsuperman17]

Ahhh ok thanks for the response guys... So the vintage is suppose to be bolder huh?

[freddy333]

The insert that would have originally been fitted to a 551x would have had relatively thick fonts. The insert that Rolex would fit (during servicing) into a 551x today is the thin font version. So either is appropriate for a 5512. Of course, the cost of an original insert is likely to be higher than the more common service replacement part. In my opinion, assuming it has a naturally aged patina, an original insert looks best on a naturally aged watch & the modern insert looks best on a more pristine example.

[alligoat]

Fat font (FF) inserts do command a premium.

[modelizer]

The insert that would have originally been fitted to a 551x would have had relatively thick fonts. The insert that Rolex would fit (during servicing) into a 551x today is the thin font version. So either is appropriate for a 5512. Of course, the cost of an original insert is likely to be higher than the more common service replacement part. In my opinion, assuming it has a naturally aged patina, an original insert looks best on a naturally aged watch & the modern insert looks best on a more pristine example.

+1

[cib0rgman]

So which dealer has the best base watch to do a 5512 project, I have a 700 crown that needs to be installed somewhere. 5512 came with a 1030 movement?