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jbird · 13 May 2013, 04:48 AM

datejust24 · 13 May 2013, 06:23 AM

looks like a beautiful example. Given that the price is reasonable I would feel confident on that one, congrats!

Shade · 13 May 2013, 06:27 AM

It looks great, however I thought the bracelet shouldn't be a rivet? And.. crown is triplock? Shouldn't be the crown be twinlock? I'm not sure :)

SLS · 13 May 2013, 06:50 AM

I think I see 72 on the bracelet clasp.
Scott

bluemartinifan · 13 May 2013, 07:02 AM

Need macros of the dial - but dial looks very nice from these pics and case looks thick. Not sure about the bracelet. Coronet on the clasp is not over polished.

TurboWatch · 13 May 2013, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

It looks great, however I thought the bracelet shouldn't be a rivet? And.. crown is triplock? Shouldn't be the crown be twinlock? I'm not sure :)

It's folded not rivetted.

Insert is a mid-font. Nice and clean watch nonetheless. Congrats

pdoukas · 13 May 2013, 07:23 AM

I believe 70 would be twin lock and 72 triplock. Or, could have been changed out during a service later in its life. Since the bracelet says 72, I'd be interested to know the serial.

Rod. · 13 May 2013, 09:39 AM

Looks very nice. I've a '71?, that I bought in '72 (267xxxx).

The bracelet links are not stretched, which is very good. The bezel insert is different (fatter font) and quite unfaded for the age. I wouldn't think the Triplock crown is original, but a plus IMHO.

Wear it in good health!

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cop414 · 13 May 2013, 10:45 AM

Not a vintage expert at all here but that watch looks sweet to my eyes! If you decide to buy it wear it in good health!

kayaker21 · 13 May 2013, 11:20 AM

Everything looks good to me.

springer · 13 May 2013, 12:16 PM

Nice restored 5513. The work done to the lugs is very nice!

springer · 13 May 2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade

It looks great, however I thought the bracelet shouldn't be a rivet? And.. crown is triplock? Shouldn't be the crown be twinlock? I'm not sure :)

Most vintage Submariners have had the twin lock replaced with a triplock and is very common and not a "big deal" to collectors. The band, if it is a 9315, is correct - which is a folded Oyster band.

springer · 13 May 2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pdoukas

I believe 70 would be twin lock and 72 triplock. Or, could have been changed out during a service later in its life. Since the bracelet says 72, I'd be interested to know the serial.

Twinlocks were still around in 1972.

pdoukas · 13 May 2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

Twinlocks were still around in 1972.

Thanks John, I wasn't sure. I thought I read somewhere, where a memo was sent out in 1972 from Rolex about the triplock being installed and the go forward crown. I imagine they were still around even after that with models that sat around for extended periods of time.

jbird · 13 May 2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by springer

Nice restored 5513. The work done to the lugs is very nice!

What are you referring to? Sorry new to the vintage game.

Robbyvm · 13 May 2013, 07:28 PM

very nice 5513 indeed
the triplock is no issue at all
the folded 9315 looks nice but does show some stretch... (first pic at 6 o'clock)

Vincent65 · 13 May 2013, 07:36 PM

looks good to me

eparisini · 14 May 2013, 01:27 AM

Nice, would need a Twinlock and a proper bezel insert...

springer · 14 May 2013, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jbird

What are you referring to? Sorry new to the vintage game.

The lugs appear laser welded and reworked. Those chamfers aren't original.

Tom R · 14 May 2013, 03:00 AM

Looks beautiful.

modern bezel insert though perhaps?

EDIT - sorry. Must learn to read. OP already pointed that out!
derp! :-)

high5 · 14 May 2013, 04:00 AM

nice. the pearl and the insert are new? case was polished although it not too thin.

sea-dweller · 14 May 2013, 04:07 AM

Looks sharp!

jbird · 14 May 2013, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

The lugs appear laser welded and reworked. Those chamfers aren't original.

Thanks for the heads up. How common is that in older sport watches?

springer · 14 May 2013, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbird

Thanks for the heads up. How common is that in older sport watches?

Ask the seller and see what he tells you. Most don't divulge there resto secrets. It is pretty clear that the lugs look new and do not match the rest of the case and caseback. I'm seeing it much more lately, but as I just said, most sellers aren't divulging lug restoration. They can only be original once, but the lugs can be restored many times. Personally, unless the lugs are "toothpicks," I'll take original anytime.

SUBversive · 14 May 2013, 11:41 AM

Wow now we have to worry about "fake" lugs?

13 May 2013, 04:48 AM	#1
jbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 61	Opinions on this 1970 5513 please. What are your thoughts on this 5513? Anything look astray? Everything comparable for a 1970? I thought the insert might be a replacement. I'm looking for a solid 5513 representation. Best to all. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368384384.121861.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368384366.828327.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368384397.906983.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368384410.904626.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368384431.574236.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368384443.657905.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368384459.174832.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368384470.487121.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1368384482.051654.jpg

13 May 2013, 06:27 AM	#3
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	It looks great, however I thought the bracelet shouldn't be a rivet? And.. crown is triplock? Shouldn't be the crown be twinlock? I'm not sure :) __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

13 May 2013, 06:50 AM	#4
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	I think I see 72 on the bracelet clasp. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

13 May 2013, 10:45 AM	#9
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,859	Not a vintage expert at all here but that watch looks sweet to my eyes! If you decide to buy it wear it in good health! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

13 May 2013, 11:20 AM	#10
kayaker21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,795	I have the same model year Everything looks good to me.

13 May 2013, 06:23 AM	#2
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	looks like a beautiful example. Given that the price is reasonable I would feel confident on that one, congrats!

13 May 2013, 07:02 AM	#5
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	Need macros of the dial - but dial looks very nice from these pics and case looks thick. Not sure about the bracelet. Coronet on the clasp is not over polished.

13 May 2013, 07:23 AM	#7
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	I believe 70 would be twin lock and 72 triplock. Or, could have been changed out during a service later in its life. Since the bracelet says 72, I'd be interested to know the serial.

13 May 2013, 09:39 AM	#8
Rod. "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Rod. Location: Canada Watch: 5513 Posts: 118	Looks very nice. I've a '71?, that I bought in '72 (267xxxx). The bracelet links are not stretched, which is very good. The bezel insert is different (fatter font) and quite unfaded for the age. I wouldn't think the Triplock crown is original, but a plus IMHO. Wear it in good health! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 May 2013, 12:16 PM	#11
springer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,235	Nice restored 5513. The work done to the lugs is 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.

13 May 2013, 07:28 PM	#16
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	very nice 5513 indeed the triplock is no issue at all the folded 9315 looks nice but does show some stretch... (first pic at 6 o'clock)

13 May 2013, 07:36 PM	#17
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	looks good to me

14 May 2013, 01:27 AM	#18
eparisini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emanuele Location: Italy Watch: 6263 FAP Posts: 795	Nice, would need a Twinlock and a proper bezel insert... __________________ EAT, DRINK AND BE MAUI

14 May 2013, 03:00 AM	#20
Tom R "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK Watch: 216570 & 1601 Posts: 236	Looks beautiful. modern bezel insert though perhaps? EDIT - sorry. Must learn to read. OP already pointed that out! derp! :-)

14 May 2013, 04:00 AM	#21
high5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: hong kong Posts: 300	nice. the pearl and the insert are new? case was polished although it not too thin.

14 May 2013, 04:07 AM	#22
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks sharp!

14 May 2013, 11:41 AM	#25
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Wow now we have to worry about "fake" lugs?

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