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tomilg · 30 April 2016, 05:03 AM

Okay, I have the opportunity to purchase what looks to be a very nice 5513. I did not get a look at the Serial Number but the owner indicates that it is from 1981-82. The bezel has faded nicely, almost to a blue hue, and the dial looks nice as well...but before I pull the trigger, I would like to get some feedback from the experts on TRF. They are asking about $6K. There is no box or papers and the service history is unknown.

Thanks in advance for any comments/criticisms. This forum is a wealth of knowledge and I've always found that it's much better to have multiple sets of eyes!

Now for the pictures....

Black Bay Dan · 30 April 2016, 05:16 AM

Looks amazing to me. I would buy it but then I am no expert when it comes to vintage!

Dan

tomilg · 30 April 2016, 05:17 AM

Dan.....

I agree, I'm no vintage expert but I thought it looked pretty good and thought it best to put it on hold and throw it out on TRF for feedback.

droptopman · 30 April 2016, 06:07 AM

That is a nice looking watch. Appears to be a Maxi MKIV dial to me. Hands and insert look great. Plexi appears to be a flatter profile service replacement. Priced very good IMHO. Most Maxi's in decent shape that I have seen of late are 7.5-10K. Unless I am missing something, this is a great deal.

Porter · 30 April 2016, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by droptopman

that is a nice looking watch. Appears to be a maxi mkiv dial to me. Hands and insert look great. Plexi appears to be a flatter profile service replacement. Priced very good imho. Most maxi's in decent shape that i have seen of late are 7.5-10k. Unless i am missing something, this is a great deal.

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Rameez-Q · 30 April 2016, 09:53 AM

For $6k it's a cracking deal, if you don't buy it feel free to pm me details.

GeoGio Greece · 30 April 2016, 11:22 AM

Looks great. Check serial as to see year. It looks unused or very well cared. Strange for a watch with no papers or history. Check also date of bracelet. This is important for this condition. If it is original, then you may have a bargain. I would also check the movement.

I have the same, in better condition, with full pack of papers+box+history. The point is that it rests in a safe. Is this the case for this one ?

Lol-x · 30 April 2016, 11:24 AM

I like it!!!!

Andad · 30 April 2016, 11:59 AM

I think that would be a great buy....

thenewguyguys · 30 April 2016, 12:40 PM

Thats a good price!, My 5513 mk4 says hi!

Wesley Crusher · 30 April 2016, 03:48 PM

The watch appears to be in great condition. 6K is also a very good deal.

ADINVA · 30 April 2016, 10:06 PM

I agree! 6K for this piece is pretty attractive. Prices have escalated a lot lately.

tomilg · 1 May 2016, 01:54 AM

Well, I went back to the dealer and inspected it a little further. Overall, the watch looks like it was a safe queen. The Serial # 7.36M dates it to 81-82. The date reference on the clasp is "H" which, in my research dates the clasp to 1983. The bracelet itself has very little stretch. Both the reference number and serial number are clearly visible with absolutely no rub marks. They opened the caseback for me and everything looked in order.

After a little negotiating they agreed to reduce the price by $500....So, that watch left with me and I couldn't be happier.

I actually had stop in the store to look at a 1675 (2.3M Serial) on a leather strap that looked to be in great shape, they were asking $4900 for it. Unfortunately, it had just sold, but they had just put this 5513 into the display case yesterday morning.

hdms · 1 May 2016, 02:18 AM

beautiful!

Black Bay Dan · 1 May 2016, 03:17 AM

Many congratulations. Gorgeous watch.

Dan

SearChart · 1 May 2016, 03:19 AM

Great looking 5513, Congrats!

harry in montreal · 1 May 2016, 03:31 AM

Clean

Qinhan · 1 May 2016, 04:40 AM

That's a steal for that price. Nice pickup.

Aceldama · 1 May 2016, 04:54 AM

Ok, I'm in Chandler in May. What's the name of this shop!?

--I don't need another Rolex, I don't need another Rolex...--

tomilg · 1 May 2016, 09:50 AM

E.D. Marshall in Scottsdale. The cross streets are Scottsdale Rd / Shea Blvd.

banjo888 · 1 May 2016, 09:24 PM

Congrats beautiful watch at a great price.

drefrank · 1 May 2016, 09:40 PM

Congrats - that's a great price for a really nice watch. Enjoy!

GeoGio Greece · 1 May 2016, 10:05 PM

Good ! Watch and bracelet at correct period, with watch good inside, as said, with no signs of use, it was a "bargain". Gongrats

Enjoy it and do a lube service soon, if it was in a safe, as to avoid wear due to dried oils. Do not get it wet until a pressure test is execcuted.

brandrea · 1 May 2016, 10:48 PM

Congratulations, it's a beauty

sea-dweller · 2 May 2016, 02:10 AM

Love that dial! Looks to be in good sharp!

30 April 2016, 05:03 AM	#1
tomilg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Tom Location: Sarasota, FL Watch: 5513, SD4K Posts: 462	Thoughts on this 5513 Okay, I have the opportunity to purchase what looks to be a very nice 5513. I did not get a look at the Serial Number but the owner indicates that it is from 1981-82. The bezel has faded nicely, almost to a blue hue, and the dial looks nice as well...but before I pull the trigger, I would like to get some feedback from the experts on TRF. They are asking about $6K. There is no box or papers and the service history is unknown. Thanks in advance for any comments/criticisms. This forum is a wealth of knowledge and I've always found that it's much better to have multiple sets of eyes! Now for the pictures....

30 April 2016, 05:16 AM	#2
Black Bay Dan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Chichester Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 1,516	Looks amazing to me. I would buy it but then I am no expert when it comes to vintage! Dan __________________ Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79220R (2015) Tudor Black Bay GMT 79830RB (2022) Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 79030B (2023)

30 April 2016, 09:53 AM	#6
Rameez-Q "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Day Date, Posts: 666	For $6k it's a cracking deal, if you don't buy it feel free to pm me details. __________________ Vintage, Vintage & more vintage!

30 April 2016, 11:22 AM	#7
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Looks great. Check serial as to see year. It looks unused or very well cared. Strange for a watch with no papers or history. Check also date of bracelet. This is important for this condition. If it is original, then you may have a bargain. I would also check the movement. I have the same, in better condition, with full pack of papers+box+history. The point is that it rests in a safe. Is this the case for this one ? __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

30 April 2016, 11:24 AM	#8
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,240	I like it!!!! __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

30 April 2016, 05:17 AM	#3
tomilg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Tom Location: Sarasota, FL Watch: 5513, SD4K Posts: 462	Dan..... I agree, I'm no vintage expert but I thought it looked pretty good and thought it best to put it on hold and throw it out on TRF for feedback.

30 April 2016, 06:07 AM	#4
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	That is a nice looking watch. Appears to be a Maxi MKIV dial to me. Hands and insert look great. Plexi appears to be a flatter profile service replacement. Priced very good IMHO. Most Maxi's in decent shape that I have seen of late are 7.5-10K. Unless I am missing something, this is a great deal.

30 April 2016, 11:59 AM	#9
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,797	I think that would be a great buy.... __________________ E

30 April 2016, 03:48 PM	#11
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	The watch appears to be in great condition. 6K is also a very good deal.

30 April 2016, 10:06 PM	#12
ADINVA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Daytona Posts: 716	I agree! 6K for this piece is pretty attractive. Prices have escalated a lot lately.

1 May 2016, 01:54 AM	#13
tomilg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Tom Location: Sarasota, FL Watch: 5513, SD4K Posts: 462	Well, I went back to the dealer and inspected it a little further. Overall, the watch looks like it was a safe queen. The Serial # 7.36M dates it to 81-82. The date reference on the clasp is "H" which, in my research dates the clasp to 1983. The bracelet itself has very little stretch. Both the reference number and serial number are clearly visible with absolutely no rub marks. They opened the caseback for me and everything looked in order. After a little negotiating they agreed to reduce the price by $500....So, that watch left with me and I couldn't be happier. I actually had stop in the store to look at a 1675 (2.3M Serial) on a leather strap that looked to be in great shape, they were asking $4900 for it. Unfortunately, it had just sold, but they had just put this 5513 into the display case yesterday morning.

1 May 2016, 02:18 AM	#14
hdms "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: canada Posts: 243	beautiful!

1 May 2016, 03:17 AM	#15
Black Bay Dan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Chichester Watch: Tudor Black Bay Posts: 1,516	Many congratulations. Gorgeous watch. Dan __________________ Tudor Heritage Black Bay 79220R (2015) Tudor Black Bay GMT 79830RB (2022) Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 79030B (2023)

1 May 2016, 03:31 AM	#17
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	Clean

1 May 2016, 04:40 AM	#18
Qinhan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 622	That's a steal for that price. Nice pickup.

1 May 2016, 04:54 AM	#19
Aceldama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Cal Watch: Dads Omega Cal 601 Posts: 707	Ok, I'm in Chandler in May. What's the name of this shop!? --I don't need another Rolex, I don't need another Rolex...--

1 May 2016, 09:50 AM	#20
tomilg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Tom Location: Sarasota, FL Watch: 5513, SD4K Posts: 462	E.D. Marshall in Scottsdale. The cross streets are Scottsdale Rd / Shea Blvd.

1 May 2016, 09:24 PM	#21
banjo888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 16	Congrats beautiful watch at a great price.

1 May 2016, 09:40 PM	#22
drefrank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 911	Congrats - that's a great price for a really nice watch. Enjoy!

1 May 2016, 10:05 PM	#23
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Good ! Watch and bracelet at correct period, with watch good inside, as said, with no signs of use, it was a "bargain". Gongrats Enjoy it and do a lube service soon, if it was in a safe, as to avoid wear due to dried oils. Do not get it wet until a pressure test is execcuted. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

1 May 2016, 10:48 PM	#24
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,674	Congratulations, it's a beauty

2 May 2016, 02:10 AM	#25
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Love that dial! Looks to be in good sharp! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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