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Chef_hacker · 30 October 2016, 07:14 PM

Hi I have a 5513 in my possession and have done lots of research on here, other forums and online web sites. The serial starts 168 so I would say 1967? (haven't got the correct tool to get the back off). Dial original meters first with yellow puffy plots, bezel original long 5, hands original, crown original twin lock, glass original with cracks (can anyone recommend where to get it replaced in U.K.?) and the case appears to be unpolished. As for a bracelet option I do actually in my spares box have 7206 links with the correct 80 ends, where can I source the clasp?

Really looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

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droptopman · 30 October 2016, 11:24 PM

Nice looking watch. Case looks to be in excellent condition with great bevels. Dial and hands match as well.
May take some work to source a proper big crown clasp for the 7206 but they do surface sometimes.
For the plexi I prefer a t19 dome from Michael Young at Classic Watch Parts over a flatter profile Rolex service plexi.
I am no help on a U.K. Watch smith.
Nice find. Big congrats

Chef_hacker · 31 October 2016, 07:06 PM

Am I right in saying it is all original? Rolex can do a movement only service and a new glass, would they be recommended?

onthedial · 1 November 2016, 05:29 PM

@Chef_hacker
Wonderful meters first 5513. Be advised NOT to take your vintage timepiece to a Rolex Service Center, find a qualified, highly recommended independent watchmaker instead.
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TimeToGo · 1 November 2016, 07:43 PM

Very nice looking -Congrats!
Check with TRF Member Lee Fowler.
He uses Superlative Time, Graham. Don't know if that is near you..
Good luck..

insomniac2 · 2 November 2016, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by onthedial

@Chef_hacker

Wonderful meters first 5513. Be advised NOT to take your vintage timepiece to a Rolex Service Center, find a qualified, highly recommended independent watchmaker instead.

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Instagram: @onthedial

May I ask why is Rolex service Center not recommended for vintage pieces?

droptopman · 2 November 2016, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by insomniac2

May I ask why is Rolex service Center not recommended for vintage pieces?

Some folks have had issues with RSC removing/replacing vintage parts, like the crown, plexi and insert. Even when asked not to. Others have reported no issues. Just depends on what camp you are in. It seems many of the vintage collectors are in the independent camp. Myself included. I trust my guy and can drive 2 hours to drop off the watch and not have to deal with shipping. He will only do what I ask him to do.

30 October 2016, 07:14 PM	#1
Chef_hacker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: us Posts: 130	5513 Meters first help Hi I have a 5513 in my possession and have done lots of research on here, other forums and online web sites. The serial starts 168 so I would say 1967? (haven't got the correct tool to get the back off). Dial original meters first with yellow puffy plots, bezel original long 5, hands original, crown original twin lock, glass original with cracks (can anyone recommend where to get it replaced in U.K.?) and the case appears to be unpolished. As for a bracelet option I do actually in my spares box have 7206 links with the correct 80 ends, where can I source the clasp? Really looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 October 2016, 11:24 PM	#2
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Nice looking watch. Case looks to be in excellent condition with great bevels. Dial and hands match as well. May take some work to source a proper big crown clasp for the 7206 but they do surface sometimes. For the plexi I prefer a t19 dome from Michael Young at Classic Watch Parts over a flatter profile Rolex service plexi. I am no help on a U.K. Watch smith. Nice find. Big congrats __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

31 October 2016, 07:06 PM	#3
Chef_hacker "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: us Posts: 130	Am I right in saying it is all original? Rolex can do a movement only service and a new glass, would they be recommended?

1 November 2016, 05:29 PM	#4
onthedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: IG @onthedial Posts: 587	@Chef_hacker Wonderful meters first 5513. Be advised NOT to take your vintage timepiece to a Rolex Service Center, find a qualified, highly recommended independent watchmaker instead. ___________ Instagram: @onthedial

1 November 2016, 07:43 PM	#5
TimeToGo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,587	Very nice looking -Congrats! Check with TRF Member Lee Fowler. He uses Superlative Time, Graham. Don't know if that is near you.. Good luck..

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