Step fathers 5513

[narembeen]

Hi

I was left my step fathers 5513 rolex. Its in a bad way! I was going to sell it online but I cancelled it as someone said it was worth a lot more than I had initially sold it for so I cancelled the sale.

Now its where it belongs.

The problem is the dial is really bad. The hands are in a bag but the hour hand is damaged.

There are other missing parts like the bracelet and the number ring from around the dial.

Can anyone recomend what I should do?

[Thuilln]

In this coronavirus world, I’d recommend you wash your hands first. Then focus on taking better pics.

[RyanPrasad]

Originally Posted by Thuilln

In this coronavirus world, I’d recommend you wash your hands first. Then focus on taking better pics.

Classics


All that aside if the watch has sentimental value and a good story behind it you could always think about restoration. That being said, based on where it is now it would be a COSTLY endeavor to get it back to its original state. Sourcing alot of the original / period correct parts will be a labor of love and we haven't even seen the mechanical parts yet. If there is rust / corrosion in there it might be past its recovery point.

I do like the engraving on the back though...

[Jeffwb65]

Originally Posted by Thuilln

In this coronavirus world, I’d recommend you wash your hands first. Then focus on taking better pics.

Go pack sand. Some people work for a living, and he's looking for technical guidance not criticism. Dick.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by Jeffwb65

Go pack sand. Some people work for a living, and he's looking for technical guidance not criticism. Dick.

No need for the personal attack here, regardless how you feel about the previous comment. That stuff will get you banned.

[Jeffwb65]

Originally Posted by swish77

No need for the personal attack here, regardless how you feel about the previous comment. That stuff will get you banned.

Okay. And giving a new member grief for having dirty, hardworking hands isn't a personal attack. That criticism had nothing to do with helping the OP with answers to his problem. Double standard much?

[swish77]

Originally Posted by Jeffwb65

Okay. And giving a new member grief for having dirty, hardworking hands isn't a personal attack. That criticism had nothing to do with helping the OP with answers to his problem. Double standard much?

The comment about hands was just that, a comment about hands. No matter how insensitive it might have been, it's not a personal attack that included name-calling, like your comment. Big difference.

[Judge]

Originally Posted by Thuilln

In this coronavirus world, I’d recommend you wash your hands first. Then focus on taking better pics.

Wow, you Sir have no class. Shame on you Thuilln.

[El Cascarrabias]

Originally Posted by Thuilln

. . . I’d recommend you wash your hands first . . .

HA!

Tell that to Jocke!

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by Thuilln

In this coronavirus world, I’d recommend you wash your hands first. Then focus on taking better pics.

Thanks for the great comments. The thread did get off to a bad start but it has come a long way

[Filipão]

Originally Posted by narembeen

Thanks for the great comments. The thread did get off to a bad start but it has come a long way

I can gladly send you to Oz some links you might need, as long as I have them.

Can you figure out which ones you need and I'll see if I have them?

mate

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by Filipão

I can gladly send you to Oz some links you might need, as long as I have them.

Can you figure out which ones you need and I'll see if I have them?

mate

Wow mate, thats awesome. I have spent the afternoon putting the bracelet pieces together (firstly given them all a clean). It looks like there is quite a bit of the bracelet here but some links are missing. The way some are pulled apart either means my step dad was tinkering again or it got caught on something and was pulled off his wrist (And then he tinkered with it lol)

If you do have any old links for this that would be awesome. Even if they are damaged or bent, this bag of parts is being sent to be restored, so anything will help!

[1665fan]

Mechanic?

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Mechanic?

Yeah I also cut a lot of dry wood, sorry about my hands

[gentb]

Get it fixed and enjoy.

[narembeen]

Also I never got why RM58 was written on the certificate. Should that be the serial?

[alwayshere]

What does the serial start with? Looks like 12xxxxx.

A lot of damage to the wAtch and needs work. If the serial number is right, it’s also got serviced parts in it.

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by alwayshere

What does the serial start with? Looks like 12xxxxx.

A lot of damage to the wAtch and needs work. If the serial number is right, it’s also got serviced parts in it.

Thanks it was worn by a man like me who worked with his hands his whole life and the watch shows it

what are service parts? You mean the crown in the bag?

[1665fan]

Any idea where the bezel is?

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Any idea where the bezel is?

I saw it recently, gotta look around for it. We have a lot of stuff here/

[Dan S]

You don't need to become an expert, just take good photos, describe everything that is part of the sale, and put it up for auction on eBay. Someone may have the parts to restore it, or they may take it apart for its parts. As mentioned above, based on the serial number on the case, the damaged dial is probably not the original anyway.

Did the person who told you it was worth more than you sold it for make you an offer? We can probably tell you if it's fair.

[narembeen]

Originally Posted by Dan S

You don't need to become an expert, just take good photos, describe everything that is part of the sale, and put it up for auction on eBay. Someone may have the parts to restore it, or they may take it apart for its parts. As mentioned above, based on the serial number on the case, the damaged dial is probably not the original anyway.

Did the person who told you it was worth more than you sold it for make you an offer? We can probably tell you if it's fair.

yeah one guy offered me $6500aUD so thats under 4000usd

[Vincent65]

good luck!

[WACHMIK]

Have you fixed it yet? we need pictures..

[carl5]

we need a clearer picture .

[Styles Bitchley]

Looks like this watch has more than a few stories to tell. What did your step father do for a living? The history of the watch (if you know it) can help with value. As others have mentioned, better pictures will help immensely. Even a little elbow grease with a very fine rubbing compound (even toothpaste) on a cloth will help us all see through the crystal to the dial and hands.

[Wahlberg]

Love the beat up look to be honest. Hope to see it fixed and it staying with you!

[lupus66]

Get the plexi off.

[KBM]

Hope you keep it. As others have said, better pics would be nice. After this covid ordeal has subsided, get it to someone like Bob Ridley.

[spoilsofwar01]

the 5513 is a great reference to have, theres a lot of experts and services available via the forum, as your Rolex hasn't cost you anything so any funds that you have to lay out to get it up and to a good wearable standard is nothing compared to the price you would have had to paid for the watch in the first place, the box and papers are also a plus,

my course of action would be to have it opened (by an expert) to see how the movement is looking, (post pictures) get it fully serviced, shop around and see if you can pick up a used dial and hands, the 5513 can be worn on a Nato strap and looks good.

do keep us up dated with this project and all the best you have a decent starting point.

all the very best "H"