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sexner · 13 June 2009, 02:24 AM

xenophon,

The refurb looks fantastic. Brilliant looking timepiece. Get well and get back into the brine!

Jason71 · 13 June 2009, 02:35 AM

^^I can fully understand why many on this forum want a watch with functional luminescence. However, I really don't see why people wouldn't just send it to a professional watchmaker to have them relume the vintage dial with Superluminova. I realize that this will decrease the value of the watch, but if you are not planning on selling the watch.........wouldn't this be a better option than having a modern dial? I would much prefer to keep the vintage matte dial.

This is a mod (A friend of mine had this mod done) that Kent Parks did on a Alphatime Sawfish. Here is the "before" picture

And here is the "after" picture. (Rolex Snowflake hands, a Redial, Relume, and some case refinishing, and a new bezel insert) Can't you just imagine that new Superluminova with the vintage look to it on a 5513?? I think it would look AWESOME!!

dkpw · 13 June 2009, 03:51 AM

Nathan - great display of taste and a great watch! Very nice indeed - hope you enjoy it for years to come!

shandy · 13 June 2009, 10:52 AM

When all said and done a watch is to read the time, not an investment and what you have done is to furthur what Rolex intended for it in the first place..Well done!

Your watch has gained history and as a collector of old watches and fountain pens I would much rather the watch have personal history than be immaculate and never used!

13 June 2009, 02:24 AM	#61
sexner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: 4Q Location: Nowhere near you Watch: 169622, 124060 Posts: 2,014	xenophon, The refurb looks fantastic. Brilliant looking timepiece. Get well and get back into the brine! __________________ One should endeavor to do what is right not what is established.

13 June 2009, 02:35 AM	#62
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	^^I can fully understand why many on this forum want a watch with functional luminescence. However, I really don't see why people wouldn't just send it to a professional watchmaker to have them relume the vintage dial with Superluminova. I realize that this will decrease the value of the watch, but if you are not planning on selling the watch.........wouldn't this be a better option than having a modern dial? I would much prefer to keep the vintage matte dial. This is a mod (A friend of mine had this mod done) that Kent Parks did on a Alphatime Sawfish. Here is the "before" picture And here is the "after" picture. (Rolex Snowflake hands, a Redial, Relume, and some case refinishing, and a new bezel insert) Can't you just imagine that new Superluminova with the vintage look to it on a 5513?? I think it would look AWESOME!! __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

13 June 2009, 03:51 AM	#63
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	Nathan - great display of taste and a great watch! Very nice indeed - hope you enjoy it for years to come! __________________ Sub 16610, Explorer 214270, Ω Speedy Pro & many others. David

13 June 2009, 10:52 AM	#64
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	When all said and done a watch is to read the time, not an investment and what you have done is to furthur what Rolex intended for it in the first place..Well done! Your watch has gained history and as a collector of old watches and fountain pens I would much rather the watch have personal history than be immaculate and never used!

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