Same seller, different 5513

[fizz]

Also, lunar oyster has this lovely, lovely 1680 from 78. The only thing not original is the pearl. Otherwise it's seems perfect. Price is incredible...almost too good to be true! I'm half convinced I should drop everything for now and pick this up. It's a beauty!

http://www.lunaroyster.com/watches/1...0-cream-patina

[Boaters]

That is a great price ... As you said almost to good to be true

[RC2]

They do go for around 6k. My pearl fell out two years ago and was replaced luminova. Not perfect but it's a small price to pay. Not a big deal for me. It's a pearl.

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[fizz]

I know I digress but I think someone will pick up that 1680 pretty quickly now.

Btw..and just for fun. Showed my wife pics of the 1680 and a 5513 from the same site to get her opinion. She preferred the 1680 and was baffled why I would pay so much for a watch without date! :)

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by fizz

Sorry I admit my statement came out wrong...I meant some are sure it is likely relumed (not necessarily with 100% certainty).

I wish all sellers were like hqmilton/lunaroyster/andrewshear etc. and knew how to provide quality pictures of every facet of a watch without being prompted to do so.

In the internet age, good, clear, unambiguous pictures that are consistent from one product to the next may be the single biggest differentiator between something that sells and something that doesn't. Unfortunately, this particular seller seems handicapped when it comes to their ability to take good clean pictures on request.

Having said that do you think it would help if I asked for another picture of the dial?

Didn't mean to suggest your statement was an issue, just wondering who was so certain! Sorry, if you read that as an accusation, mate.

I think, at the end of the day, the old adage "Buy the seller" is the soundest advice. With someone like Jacek, at HQ Milton, you don't have to worry about "is this, or isn't this original?" It will state everything you need to know in its description, and you will have the luxury of not stressing or second guessing!

And that 1680 at LunarOyester looks fantastic

[fizz]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

With someone like Jacek, at HQ Milton, you don't have to worry about "is this, or isn't this original?" It will state everything you need to know in its description, and you will have the luxury of not stressing or second guessing!

And that 1680 at LunarOyester looks fantastic

Agreed, everyone else I deal with feels like some sort of a compromise.

I'll ask about that 1680...may just consider it for now.

[4vCoupe]

Originally Posted by fizz

I know I digress but I think someone will pick up that 1680 pretty quickly now.

Btw..and just for fun. Showed my wife pics of the 1680 and a 5513 from the same site to get her opinion. She preferred the 1680 and was baffled why I would pay so much for a watch without date! :)

That's pretty funny, I emailed lunaroyster last night about trading my LV for that 1680. I have another thread in this section about potentially trading.


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[Boaters]

That is a beautiful 1680 if I didn't just buy one I would be all over that one. I am sure it won't last long. Happy hunting.

[fizz]

News flash...just spoke to him, that 1680 was sold off about 45 minutes ago....

Back to the grind it is.

[4vCoupe]

Originally Posted by fizz

Agreed, everyone else I deal with feels like some sort of a compromise.



I'll ask about that 1680...may just consider it for now.

And that 1680 from lunaroyster is gone. He just texted me back saying he sold to someone this morning. I guess it was a pretty good deal.


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[omitohud]

Originally Posted by fizz

News flash...just spoke to him, that 1680 was sold off about 45 minutes ago....

Back to the grind it is.

Well this is a public forum u know. 😭


I blame it on the autoconnect.

[fizz]

Anyway...back to the Mark 3 dial. If there are other opinions please let them be known. I can't seem to upload the full resolution image but if someone wants me to mail it to them to take a closer look, please PM me.

[fizz]

Someone pointed me to this very resourceful site (I've been there before) where they talk about the Maxi dial variants. Puffing, especially on Mark 3 dials, is quite evident.

See for yourself:

http://doubleredseadweller.com/5513maxi.htm

[Superfly10]

Hey Guys,

this guy is selling this rolex, he is local. Just want to have it checked out by the forum before I make an offer. Can anyone tell me exactly what looks to be wrong with this or if anything, I know in the offer he stated stuff has been replace, but any other issues spotted would be great to know from you guys!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252201581601

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by Superfly10

Hey Guys,

this guy is selling this rolex, he is local. Just want to have it checked out by the forum before I make an offer. Can anyone tell me exactly what looks to be wrong with this or if anything, I know in the offer he stated stuff has been replace, but any other issues spotted would be great to know from you guys!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/252201581601

You should start a new thread.

[Robbyvm]

Originally Posted by kingface66

you should start a new thread.

+1

[05carbondrz]

What was the Price of the 1680?

[studioal]

Originally Posted by Jetkopite

I agree 100% the hunt should be enjoyable and exiting not a stressful experience..

The only stress should be having to make a decision between two or more fine examples!

[fizz]

Originally Posted by studioal

The only stress should be having to make a decision between two or more fine examples!

Exactly the predicament I'm in right now deciding between this one and another new one I've discovered today.

[fizz]

A quick update for all those who had pitched in...I pulled the trigger and bought the watch in the original post late last week. Since it was Christmas break (bad time to send funds half way around the world) they only reached the sellers account today but by then he had left for his NY break and will only be back mid of next week, when it will be shipped to me.

Can't wait. More updates, pictures and thoughts when I get it over the next week or two.

Happy New Year to all you fine folks.

[Gliderguy]

Great news! Congratulations , hope it is love at first sight. Happy new year!

[05carbondrz]

Originally Posted by fizz

A quick update for all those who had pitched in...I pulled the trigger and bought the watch in the original post late last week. Since it was Christmas break (bad time to send funds half way around the world) they only reached the sellers account today but by then he had left for his NY break and will only be back mid of next week, when it will be shipped to me.

Can't wait. More updates, pictures and thoughts when I get it over the next week or two.

Happy New Year to all you fine folks.

Congrats! I am glad You stuck with it and got the Watch You wanted.

[jdsal]

That's the best advice yet! See Jacek!
9-9500 US sound like a great budget and way more than you need to use for a 79 5513. Just sayin!

Originally Posted by RC2

Why don't you call Jacek at hq Milton and buy one from him.

[Boaters]

Look forward to pics congrats and Happy New Year.

[Robbyvm]

Enjoy it and post some wrist shots !!

[fizz]

Originally Posted by jdsal

That's the best advice yet! See Jacek!
9-9500 US sound like a great budget and way more than you need to use for a 79 5513. Just sayin!

First of all, I've already bought mine (which is the one listed in the original post)...that's why I updated this thread.

Secondly, please go through this entire post, Jacek does not have a 79 5513 except one which has some very unpleasant bubbling on the dial, offered for a whopping 8600 USD after I negotiated with him (and which has unsurprisingly remained unsold for over 3 months). He had another great condition 79 maxi which was listed in April (and was sold before I started my search) that was priced north of 9k. He had another 79 Maxi lollipop that sold for 10k much earlier in 2015. Andrew Shear offered me a similar maxi (but not 79) for about 10k USD. He said a good condition 79 would be north of this, probably around 12k since those have the more desirable lollipop Maxi 3 (similar to the one I've bought). I could go on and on citing correspondences with the who's who of noted sellers for vintage Rolex.

The reality is this (despite what everyone *still* mistakenly seems to think) - A maxi dial in good condition does not retail for less than 9k. This is a fact, not speculation. I found one for about 7k a month ago. The list of issues with it were endless - wrong insert, pitting, overpolished lugs, thin crown guards, service plexi, novice seller. Of course it got sold in a few days and was exactly the kind of specimen I wanted to avoid (and did).

If someone disputes this, I can PM them my excel sheet of the research I've done, the approximate price to expect (at present), including which maxi (1,2 or 3) was more commonly found in a 79 dial. I've done my homework and I can back it up. The good old days of a Maxi under 9k are well and truly gone.

Search and you will find posts (here and on other interweb fora) about people complaining about maxi dials that were offered for 7k being "over-priced" a few years ago...