Justasgood Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Next to my 1962 Franken 5512PCG: I once owned this dial: I sold it and built this Franken: And now I need The Zigmeister to make these hands and dial look original: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Well that's something!! Good reference pics of the pointy CGs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southcoast68 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Now thats what I call vintage!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 N I C E !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I wish he would call me Simply beautiful K....Look forward to seeing this one all done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Nice gen pointed cg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Justasgood Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 This one is going to the market at $8000.00 OBO. I'll have some better pics tomorrow without the crystal to get a clearer shot of the Rare Underline dial. Anybody got a Pile-O-Cash burning a hole in their pockets? I sure don't. BTW: This is a 1, One, Uno, single owner watch. Daughter is selling after her father(Original Owner) passed away earlier this year. Serviced only one time and as original as when it was purchased back in 1963. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Unfortunately, I have blown my wad for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJo35 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I'll take it. Please PM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 AMAZING! 1963-64, I guess, I can't read the case back. But from the SN, that's where I put it. I love how the bezel is so smoothly worn. Triangular 4 on the bezel insert- interesting- is that the thicker earlier font? Is that a gold hour hand and a silver minute hand, or is it the picture? Hey Freddy, did you notice how narrow the 3, 6, and 9 markers are on the dial? Old 700-701 twinlock crown. Great early 60's Rolex bracelet- flimsy as all get out! The movement SN- beautiful, that's early. According to John Brozek's little reference guide, the 1530 came out in 1957, but the 5513 didn't appear until the early 60's. Early 5508's date from 57-58 with the 1530 movement, but with the butterfly rotor. I can't tell, but is the underline below "Oyster Perpetual"? Oh, and Swiss at 6 o'clock- before tritium. It certainly is a beautiful watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Nice reference photos and a loverly vintage watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 AMAZING! 1963-64, I guess, I can't read the case back. But from the SN, that's where I put it. I love how the bezel is so smoothly worn. Triangular 4 on the bezel insert- interesting- is that the thicker earlier font? Is that a gold hour hand and a silver minute hand, or is it the picture? Hey Freddy, did you notice how narrow the 3, 6, and 9 markers are on the dial? Old 700-701 twinlock crown. Great early 60's Rolex bracelet- flimsy as all get out! The movement SN- beautiful, that's early. According to John Brozek's little reference guide, the 1530 came out in 1957, but the 5513 didn't appear until the early 60's. Early 5508's date from 57-58 with the 1530 movement, but with the butterfly rotor. I can't tell, but is the underline below "Oyster Perpetual"? Oh, and Swiss at 6 o'clock- before tritium. It certainly is a beautiful watch. 1963 is correct. Yes, earlier font on the original insert. The hands are original. The watch had moisture that I conclude collected on the crystal and affected the seconds hand most, the minute hand next and the hour hand least. The minute hand shows some gilt coloring at certain angles. the minute hand is pretty much completely pitted but showing a slight gold-ish color at the tip and the hour hand show moisture damage in the pitting under the gilt. Crown/tube is the original 700 twinlock is perfect condition. Bracelet is original to the watch and correctly stamped 63.....and yes, flimsy. Movement, serviced once and looking as new as possible. Yes, that is an underline.........rarity personafied :-) and yes, pre-tritium "SWISS" at 6....though some think the underline seerves as the Transition to Tritium designation. All in all, a member here will be enjoying this rare piece.........by Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Thanks for the update, Justasgood. This morning I can read the III 63 on the caseback! Good luck on your 5513 project, look forward to seeing more on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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