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Dan S · 14 November 2018, 09:52 AM

Many thanks to those of you who gave me such great and experienced advice in my previous thread where I asked for opinions about repairing the auto-winding mechanism in my newly purchased 5513 by replacing worn-out bushings with the direct-replacement jewels for this movement. (https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=635773) Obviously, the consensus was that I should do so, and I'm very pleased that I made that decision. The watch is now running great, and even passed my watchmaker's 10 atm "vintage pressure test". :-)

This was purchased as a "wearer", so despite the rough condition of the case, I'm going to keep it as-is for now since I'm enjoying the overall consistency of the case with the very faded dial and bezel. I'm a vintage guy all the way, so I love the fact that it's intact, even the crystal was salvaged with some fine-grit sandpaper followed by Novus polishing compound. Honestly, I'm even happy with the incorrect 78360 bracelet, since the clasp is much more comfortable for me than the flip-lock.

I hope you'll bear with a bunch of photos. As illustrated in the final photo, I'm now at 2/3 of my desired matte-dial set - there's still room for a 1655.

Tools · 14 November 2018, 09:56 AM

Looks Great.

037 · 14 November 2018, 10:04 AM

Agreed. Absolutely looks great.

Dan S · 14 November 2018, 11:21 AM

Many thanks. The help and support from the forum have been fantastic.

Lgear080 · 14 November 2018, 11:30 AM

Dial, hands and insert are so nicely toned. I think despite any case condition issue (which imo is way better than you describe) you’ve got a real winner.

Dr.Smellody · 14 November 2018, 11:36 AM

Looks great!!! Keep it just as is and keep letting it earn its character.

koryong · 14 November 2018, 11:44 AM

Wow ... that matte dial & faded grey bezel are super gorgeous ! Congrats !

Dan S · 14 November 2018, 11:11 PM

Thanks again for the kind comments. I guess it's not surprising there would be plenty of people on this forum who appreciate a vintage watch that truly shows its age.

cop414 · 14 November 2018, 11:48 PM

Now that’s a watch that has been there, done that and has the scars to prove it, very nice!

cowboy music · 15 November 2018, 12:53 AM

Beautiful watch! Thanks for sharing your pictures.

watchcrank · 15 November 2018, 01:38 AM

Very nice looking watches. What’s wrong with case? Actual real wear seems to put some off. It’s part of the history of the watch.

SVH · 19 November 2018, 02:38 AM

Great results, really like that you kept the crystal, too, it keeps the overall look consistent

mikkoi · 19 November 2018, 03:38 AM

Great watch, just keep it like that! I like it a lot

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14 November 2018, 09:52 AM	#1
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,907	Update on repaired 5513 Many thanks to those of you who gave me such great and experienced advice in my previous thread where I asked for opinions about repairing the auto-winding mechanism in my newly purchased 5513 by replacing worn-out bushings with the direct-replacement jewels for this movement. (https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=635773) Obviously, the consensus was that I should do so, and I'm very pleased that I made that decision. The watch is now running great, and even passed my watchmaker's 10 atm "vintage pressure test". :-) This was purchased as a "wearer", so despite the rough condition of the case, I'm going to keep it as-is for now since I'm enjoying the overall consistency of the case with the very faded dial and bezel. I'm a vintage guy all the way, so I love the fact that it's intact, even the crystal was salvaged with some fine-grit sandpaper followed by Novus polishing compound. Honestly, I'm even happy with the incorrect 78360 bracelet, since the clasp is much more comfortable for me than the flip-lock. I hope you'll bear with a bunch of photos. As illustrated in the final photo, I'm now at 2/3 of my desired matte-dial set - there's still room for a 1655.

14 November 2018, 09:56 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,050	Looks Great. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

14 November 2018, 11:48 PM	#9
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Now that’s a watch that has been there, done that and has the scars to prove it, very nice! __________________ 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

14 November 2018, 10:04 AM	#3
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Agreed. Absolutely looks great.

14 November 2018, 11:21 AM	#4
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,907	Many thanks. The help and support from the forum have been fantastic.

14 November 2018, 11:30 AM	#5
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Dial, hands and insert are so nicely toned. I think despite any case condition issue (which imo is way better than you describe) you’ve got a real winner.

14 November 2018, 11:36 AM	#6
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,199	Looks great!!! Keep it just as is and keep letting it earn its character.

14 November 2018, 11:44 AM	#7
koryong "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: GMT+8 Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 165	Wow ... that matte dial & faded grey bezel are super gorgeous ! Congrats !

14 November 2018, 11:11 PM	#8
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 5,907	Thanks again for the kind comments. I guess it's not surprising there would be plenty of people on this forum who appreciate a vintage watch that truly shows its age.

15 November 2018, 12:53 AM	#10
cowboy music "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 133	Beautiful watch! Thanks for sharing your pictures.

15 November 2018, 01:38 AM	#11
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	Very nice looking watches. What’s wrong with case? Actual real wear seems to put some off. It’s part of the history of the watch.

19 November 2018, 02:38 AM	#12
SVH "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Canada Watch: GMT 16750 Posts: 70	Great results, really like that you kept the crystal, too, it keeps the overall look consistent

19 November 2018, 03:38 AM	#13
mikkoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mikko Location: Finland Posts: 1,437	Great watch, just keep it like that! I like it a lot Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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