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Dts · 7 April 2014, 06:46 AM

Well did I screw it up? Do the lugs look ok?
Any observations....

nsumner · 7 April 2014, 06:51 AM

Hard to say from one shot but it looks pretty good. Did they replace the hand set?

By the way, nice 5513 and welcome to TRF

Dts · 7 April 2014, 06:56 AM

They may have not sure, they returned all parts replaced crystal, mainspring ; no hands so I think no new hands.

nsumner · 7 April 2014, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dts

They may have not sure, they returned all parts replaced crystal, mainspring ; no hands so I think no new hands.

Do they glow ( brightly) when subjected to light followed by being placed in a dark area?

Dts · 7 April 2014, 07:07 AM

No not at all

007Sub · 7 April 2014, 07:13 AM

First off, gorgeous Mk1 Maxi dial!!!! It looks to me that these hands have been replaced if not during this service, then perhaps a prior one? They definitely appear a bit lighter than the dial. Gorgeous watch! wear it in good health. That is one of the most coveted matte dial 5513s!

nsumner · 7 April 2014, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007Sub

First off, gorgeous Mk1 Maxi dial!!!! It looks to me that these hands have been replaced if not during this service, then perhaps a prior one? They definitely appear a bit lighter than the dial. Gorgeous watch! wear it in good health. That is one of the most coveted matte dial 5513s!

Greg + MK1 Maxi =

Dts · 7 April 2014, 07:27 AM

Wow! Thanks for the kind words. Wish I would have found you guys before i had it serviced. Paid $725.00 back then could not afford one with date. They let me take it home and pay a 100.00 a month. Lol those days are gone!

007Sub · 7 April 2014, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsumner

Greg + MK1 Maxi =

haha!! SO TRUE!

Dts · 7 April 2014, 08:38 AM

Comments?

skprd13 · 7 April 2014, 08:57 AM

I would say you did good on your investment! Congrats she is a beauty!

anilzat · 7 April 2014, 09:01 AM

Hands don't look old, they look new. Other than that it looks good.

Presa canary · 7 April 2014, 09:09 AM

The hands are service replacements. It's kind of ashame... Being that it's a 35 yr old watch, first service. Judging by the beauty of the dial/case, I would have loved to see it with matching hands. Congrats on a beautiful watch!

sea-dweller · 7 April 2014, 09:22 AM

Looks good!

Dts · 8 April 2014, 06:26 AM

Question, next time the watch is serviced should I try to locate hands that are patina appropriate and have them installed?

NukeMan · 8 April 2014, 06:45 AM

In spite of being a purist I must say I really like the colour contrast between the crisp silvery hands and the patinaed dial. Its a bit odd though that the hands do not glow as they would if they were replaced with Luminova-ones at the service. Did you buy the watch new and never had it serviced before?

Love the strap!

springer · 8 April 2014, 06:56 AM

Very nice 5513, very nice !

Dts · 8 April 2014, 07:00 AM

Bought Brand new 1979 $725.00 I have the box, warranty, bracelet and the anchor somewhere...wore it for 20 plus years till it stopped, never serviced it until 2 years ago!

007Sub · 8 April 2014, 07:41 AM

If I were you I would definitely try to source some patina correct hands. With those along with the superdome crystal this watch would be absolutely perfect. Still nice as it is though now!

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CrownMe · 8 April 2014, 07:50 AM

GORGEOUS MAXI!!!!! Love the insert too. Im puzzled as to how the hands are so much lighter if they were never replaced? Were they lighter before the service?

No matter what that watch is stunning and looks good regardless. You can always have them color matched or just wait for the next service and have new matching hands installed. A matching pearl would be a cherry on top as well. congrats and welcome to the forum!

oh and you DIDNT ruin your sub with the polishing. Looks nice. Case is still very thick and sharp.

CrownMe · 8 April 2014, 08:01 AM

Btw. I just seen these on VRF. they look like they would match your dial nicely. http://www.network54.com/Forum/20767...+tritium+hands

Dts · 9 April 2014, 10:36 AM

Thanks Crownme next time it's serviced I will certainly consider replacing the hands.

Dts · 9 April 2014, 11:00 AM

I do have the original crystal should I polish the scratches and put it back on watch?

CrownMe · 9 April 2014, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dts

I do have the original crystal should I polish the scratches and put it back on watch?

Nope. Crystal replacement is needed during the service to ensure that it is water tight.

Dts · 9 April 2014, 11:52 AM

How about having watchmaker re-install at next service?

Vincent65 · 9 April 2014, 03:49 PM

no - it's push-fit and now already compromised, somewhat, being 'used'...

7 April 2014, 07:13 AM	#6
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: 5514 Posts: 1,630	First off, gorgeous Mk1 Maxi dial!!!! It looks to me that these hands have been replaced if not during this service, then perhaps a prior one? They definitely appear a bit lighter than the dial. Gorgeous watch! wear it in good health. That is one of the most coveted matte dial 5513s! __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

8 April 2014, 06:56 AM	#17
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,240	Very nice 5513, very nice ! __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

8 April 2014, 07:41 AM	#19
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: 5514 Posts: 1,630	If I were you I would definitely try to source some patina correct hands. With those along with the superdome crystal this watch would be absolutely perfect. Still nice as it is though now! Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

7 April 2014, 06:51 AM	#2
nsumner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Nathaniel Location: Wisconsin Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,991	Hard to say from one shot but it looks pretty good. Did they replace the hand set? By the way, nice 5513 and welcome to TRF

7 April 2014, 06:56 AM	#3
Dts "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Watch: 5513 Posts: 27	They may have not sure, they returned all parts replaced crystal, mainspring ; no hands so I think no new hands.

7 April 2014, 07:07 AM	#5
Dts "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Watch: 5513 Posts: 27	No not at all

7 April 2014, 07:27 AM	#8
Dts "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Watch: 5513 Posts: 27	Wow! Thanks for the kind words. Wish I would have found you guys before i had it serviced. Paid $725.00 back then could not afford one with date. They let me take it home and pay a 100.00 a month. Lol those days are gone!

7 April 2014, 08:57 AM	#11
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	I would say you did good on your investment! Congrats she is a beauty!

7 April 2014, 09:01 AM	#12
anilzat Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: John Williams Location: Alaska outback Watch: GMT Posts: 1,051	Hands don't look old, they look new. Other than that it looks good.

7 April 2014, 09:09 AM	#13
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,151	The hands are service replacements. It's kind of ashame... Being that it's a 35 yr old watch, first service. Judging by the beauty of the dial/case, I would have loved to see it with matching hands. Congrats on a beautiful watch!

7 April 2014, 09:22 AM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks good!

8 April 2014, 06:26 AM	#15
Dts "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Watch: 5513 Posts: 27	Question, next time the watch is serviced should I try to locate hands that are patina appropriate and have them installed?

8 April 2014, 06:45 AM	#16
NukeMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Jonas Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 988	In spite of being a purist I must say I really like the colour contrast between the crisp silvery hands and the patinaed dial. Its a bit odd though that the hands do not glow as they would if they were replaced with Luminova-ones at the service. Did you buy the watch new and never had it serviced before? Love the strap!

8 April 2014, 07:00 AM	#18
Dts "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Watch: 5513 Posts: 27	Bought Brand new 1979 $725.00 I have the box, warranty, bracelet and the anchor somewhere...wore it for 20 plus years till it stopped, never serviced it until 2 years ago!

8 April 2014, 07:50 AM	#20
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	GORGEOUS MAXI!!!!! Love the insert too. Im puzzled as to how the hands are so much lighter if they were never replaced? Were they lighter before the service? No matter what that watch is stunning and looks good regardless. You can always have them color matched or just wait for the next service and have new matching hands installed. A matching pearl would be a cherry on top as well. congrats and welcome to the forum! oh and you DIDNT ruin your sub with the polishing. Looks nice. Case is still very thick and sharp.

8 April 2014, 08:01 AM	#21
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Btw. I just seen these on VRF. they look like they would match your dial nicely. http://www.network54.com/Forum/20767...+tritium+hands

9 April 2014, 10:36 AM	#22
Dts "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Watch: 5513 Posts: 27	Thanks Crownme next time it's serviced I will certainly consider replacing the hands.

9 April 2014, 11:00 AM	#23
Dts "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Watch: 5513 Posts: 27	I do have the original crystal should I polish the scratches and put it back on watch?

9 April 2014, 11:52 AM	#25
Dts "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Watch: 5513 Posts: 27	How about having watchmaker re-install at next service?

9 April 2014, 03:49 PM	#26
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	no - it's push-fit and now already compromised, somewhat, being 'used'...

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