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Old 5 August 2014, 01:19 AM   #78
acftmech
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5513 mutt?

I recently was handed down my fathers watch. I'm trying to plan a course of action to get it back in service as my father wouldnt want it any other way. I looked at the 5513 website but it seems to not match exactly any of the descriptions. The s/n is in the 1.7x range. The date on the bracelet says 3/ 71. My dad was a navy officer and wore it every day for years.
My brother was given it after dad passed in 1980. He says he had it serviced and relumed with a new crystal but they scratched the back and it only ran for a month. Hes had it in a box since.
In the end I would like a functional daily wear watch that I can say was my fathers when I hand it off to my son. Its a rolex it should be possible right?
Any input would be appreciated. I have already emailed Mike Young about restoring the bracelet.
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