Ebay 5513

[3sheets86]

Do 5513's usually bring this much or is it because its a gilt dial with paperwork?

[Cc1966]

Originally Posted by 3sheets86

Do 5513's usually bring this much or is it because its a gilt dial with paperwork?

No link

[scottb2]

i am not psychic

[cop414]

Need a linkie Sir...

[wantonebad]

I assume you mean this one...
5513 Gilt Dial on EBAY I wish there were a close up of the dial, I'm not a vitage expert but something looks weird to me. and no bracelet is a very big deal, the watch head is where the value is but I'm not paying top dollar without an original bracelet.

[Stevro]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

I assume you mean this one...
5513 Gilt Dial on EBAY I wish there were a close up of the dial, I'm not a vitage expert but something looks weird to me. and no bracelet is a very big deal, the watch head is where the value is but I'm not paying top dollar without an original bracelet.

How much is this worth then?

[wantonebad]

Originally Posted by Stevro

How much is this worth then?

I haven't the foggiest, like I said I'm not a vintage expert but the key is the dial which there is no close up of. I wouldn't be buying unless I could inspect in person with a neutral party that knows these models.

If you are trying to get a value for your piece have a local expert inspect it and give you an appraisal.

[3sheets86]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1908902901...84.m1423.l2649

[3sheets86]

Sorry, forgot to post the link. Been a very long day.

[3sheets86]

there are 2 on at the moment.

Here's the other......



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1908902901...84.m1423.l2649

[nycpassat]

it has been a long day for you. you posted the same link

Originally Posted by 3sheets86

there are 2 on at the moment.

Here's the other......



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1908902901...84.m1423.l2649

[3sheets86]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009561199...84.m1423.l2649

[scottb2]

honestly IMHO the dial is not in good condition - i wouldnt pay for this watch even with paperwork - who cares of the papers if the watch is in so so condition - furthermore look at the polishing job - not good -

if the dial was not so corroded and it had papers i would pay a nice price but not for this watch

think of it this way - if it was sooooo mint, the watch would have been long gone and probably wouldnt have reached ebay anyways especially from a dealer - see the description - i mean really if it were such a catch there would be much more to tell - other than rustic leather band lol

just my opinion but i think its not worth pursuing

cheers

S

[Stevro]

Although it's not my thread; thanks for the comments guys! Good to hear others' opinions.

[3sheets86]

Bidding ended at £8,100 or roughly $12,500 US Dollars.

It looked like a nice watch to me but seemed quite expensive. I'm trying to get into vintage but it's early days yet so I can't really tell if something is badly polished and things like that.

[Cc1966]

Originally Posted by 3sheets86

Bidding ended at £8,100 or roughly $12,500 US Dollars.

It looked like a nice watch to me but seemed quite expensive. I'm trying to get into vintage but it's early days yet so I can't really tell if something is badly polished and things like that.

You are smart to do your homework now before you jump in.

[DrLindaPhD]

Sold way over price ! I would not pay over $6,000. Wait patiently and you will come across someone needing cash and wanting to unload a good 5513.

[DrLindaPhD]

Did you see the nice 5513 Jacek has for sale on her for under $5,000 ! ! With papers. And the seller is authentic.

[swish77]

Replaced hands, replaced insert, later bracelet. Nice Sub and great to have the papers, but not at that price. You can do better.

[3sheets86]

I would like to buy from a reputable dealer if possible. There are a few in the UK but the American based dealers such as Eric Ku have a much better choice but I'm quite worried about the import duty. I like high end guitars but if I bought one from the States I would have to pay VAT at 20% which would make it more expensive than it would have done to buy it the UK in the first place. I assume the same would apply to a watch.

[Mark020]

In a way but a watch can be shipped more *discrete* :-)

[mdw3]

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

Did you see the nice 5513 Jacek has for sale on her for under $5,000 ! ! With papers. And the seller is authentic.

Ummmm, gilt dial is not the same as matte dial. A 5513 is not a 5513 is not a 5513. Whatever the problems may or may not have been with the eBay watch, you really need to compare apples to apples here. If you wouldn't pay over $6,000 for a gilt 5513, then you aren't buying one.

Michael

[Robbyvm]

Originally Posted by mdw3

ummmm, gilt dial is not the same as matte dial. A 5513 is not a 5513 is not a 5513. Whatever the problems may or may not have been with the ebay watch, you really need to compare apples to apples here. If you wouldn't pay over $6,000 for a gilt 5513, then you aren't buying one.

Michael

+1

[Stevro]

+2

It doesn't really help this buyer (or anyone) increase their knowledge to compare these watches. I could have spent half as much as I did to get a 5513 but wanted something a little rarer e.g. gilt, metres first, underline, single SWISS, PCG model. Without any of these features the price varies.

Originally Posted by mdw3

Ummmm, gilt dial is not the same as matte dial. A 5513 is not a 5513 is not a 5513. Whatever the problems may or may not have been with the eBay watch, you really need to compare apples to apples here. If you wouldn't pay over $6,000 for a gilt 5513, then you aren't buying one.

Michael

[Stevro]

Yes, you're 100% right. With my first US purchase I got quite a shock on delivery

I didn't know about the VAT and 20% made the watch much less of a bargain

US watches are a real bargain... if you live in the US!

Originally Posted by 3sheets86

I would like to buy from a reputable dealer if possible. There are a few in the UK but the American based dealers such as Eric Ku have a much better choice but I'm quite worried about the import duty. I like high end guitars but if I bought one from the States I would have to pay VAT at 20% which would make it more expensive than it would have done to buy it the UK in the first place. I assume the same would apply to a watch.