Advice on a potential purchase ... 5513

[grantmax]

Hey all,

Looking for a little guidance on a 5513 that I've had my eye on. Picture has been added below.

Note, the plots have been "washed". Personally, I think it gives the watch a very clean look but if the consensus is to "run and hide", I'll listen. Oh right, and it's missing the "pearl".

Would this be a consideration for your collection? Thanks in advance.

[NukeMan]

Love that insert! Washed plots (with which I guess you mean that the tritium has been removed) and service hands (need better pics of the case) I would stay away unless the price is great.

[Robbyvm]

not my thing... washed lume plots would keep on bothering me and i don't like the new hands
case dial and insert look great

[Vincent65]

as above - I'd pass

[locutus49]

eBay? No. Ku or another legitimate seller: Yes. Although I personally don't like the mixed look.

[nycpassat]

It appears to be piece sold by Jacek

[datejust24]

Originally Posted by nycpassat

It appears to be piece sold by Jacek

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[nsumner]

Originally Posted by locutus49

eBay? No. Ku or another legitimate seller: Yes. Although I personally don't like the mixed look.

Not EBay. This is being sold by HQ Milton, one of the best vintage dealers out there.

I don't mind the "washed" plots and new hands. As with any watch, it's all relative to price.

[fattoro]

Washed of plots will always be a solid No for me, hands you can replace.
I rather save up for something more original

Originally Posted by datejust24

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[The_Walrus]

Originally Posted by nsumner

Not EBay. This is being sold by HQ Milton, one of the best vintage dealers out there.

I don't mind the "washed" plots and new hands. As with any watch, it's all relative to price.

You should buy it in that case. As you say, price is relative. A unwashed dial and matching hands 5513 will be considerably more. You have a vintage piece just not a collectors piece. Buy and enjoy!!!
Whatever tickles your fancy.

[djmusicman]

wait and find one in better condition, this one sold on ebay a couple of weeks ago (4,200 euros)

[Perrinyanna]

wait for a better one...its too worn out for my taste

[Karbo]

What you mean by washed plots ? White ?

[nsumner]

Originally Posted by Karbo

What you mean by washed plots ? White ?

The tritium has been removed, revealing the white "under plots".

[Karbo]

Originally Posted by nsumner

The tritium has been removed, revealing the white "under plots".

Thx !! But you guyz can tell from the above pic that the tritium has been removed ?

[nsumner]

Originally Posted by Karbo

Thx !! But you guyz can tell from the above pic that the tritium has been removed ?

No it's hard to tell in this case but it was disclosed by the seller.

[grantmax]

Originally Posted by nsumner

No it's hard to tell in this case but it was disclosed by the seller.

Indeed.

Thanks for the input everyone. I do like the "cleanliness" of the dial but understand it is certainly less desirable as a result of the dial work.