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rolexpawn · 31 July 2011, 02:40 AM

The definition of a "rare" 5513 dial could be debated among the WIS collectors. The reason is some dials are plentiful and others are rare.

Some of rare dials are gilt dials from the early 1960's, the 1970's Maxi MK III is the most rare among all of the Maxi dials, the spider web dials are rare among the WG dials of the 1980's.

Military 5513 dials would be considered the most rare and collectible. You have a lot of fake Rolex 5513 dials that claim to be rare which is junk. Orchi has some good articles on the Submariners of the 1960's-1980's that really help in identification of dials and how to pick out the fake from real.

A authentic Rolex dial is considered never to be touched after it left the factory, or it would be wordless to some collectors. Factory replacement dials are also not a collectible as they are not dial that came with the Submariner when it left the factory.

Some collectors consider a Submariner to be a frankenwatch if it has any change done to it other than the movement being serviced. Example of a frankenwatch would be considered a redial, relume, hand replacement, bracelet replacement unless it is the exact year and model. Another issue is the bezel insert, that is important to have all authentic. The case condition is also a major part of a collectors evaluation, if the case has been over polished the case is worthless to a collector.

31 July 2011, 02:40 AM	#5
rolexpawn Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Chester Location: Bolton UK Watch: my Rolex(s) Posts: 479	The definition of a "rare" 5513 dial could be debated among the WIS collectors. The reason is some dials are plentiful and others are rare. Some of rare dials are gilt dials from the early 1960's, the 1970's Maxi MK III is the most rare among all of the Maxi dials, the spider web dials are rare among the WG dials of the 1980's. Military 5513 dials would be considered the most rare and collectible. You have a lot of fake Rolex 5513 dials that claim to be rare which is junk. Orchi has some good articles on the Submariners of the 1960's-1980's that really help in identification of dials and how to pick out the fake from real. A authentic Rolex dial is considered never to be touched after it left the factory, or it would be wordless to some collectors. Factory replacement dials are also not a collectible as they are not dial that came with the Submariner when it left the factory. Some collectors consider a Submariner to be a frankenwatch if it has any change done to it other than the movement being serviced. Example of a frankenwatch would be considered a redial, relume, hand replacement, bracelet replacement unless it is the exact year and model. Another issue is the bezel insert, that is important to have all authentic. The case condition is also a major part of a collectors evaluation, if the case has been over polished the case is worthless to a collector.