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phillip ridley · 7 March 2020, 01:16 PM

This 1966 5513 is a special piece in itself as it appears to have all the original parts including the pearl.

My client approached his father one day mentioning he was interested in purchasing a Rolex. His father told him to wait for a minute and as the son waited, his father came back and handed him this watch saying "here, take this one". The son not knowing much about vintage watches told himself "this looks old", as he wanted a current piece. Obviously, after posting on this forum, he learned much more about it and its rarity.

I am now in process of servicing the piece and wanted to show its true unmolested condition which is true to the watch.

I will post more photos once completed.

037 · 7 March 2020, 01:56 PM

That fits squarely in the 'barn find' category.

Should be a fun project. Looking forward to more pics.

Tools · 7 March 2020, 02:06 PM

That's a real beauty..

Trog · 7 March 2020, 02:07 PM

It's so nice that your client appreciates his Dad's gesture. My kids have absolutely no interest in watches and upon my death, would pawn my collection for a smart-phone.

Where did I go wrong?

mbc · 7 March 2020, 02:32 PM

That is going to be fantastic when done!

phillip ridley · 7 March 2020, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trog

It's so nice that your client appreciates his Dad's gesture. My kids have absolutely no interest in watches and upon my death, would pawn my collection for a smart-phone.

Where did I go wrong?

I am in the same boat my friend.

GGGMT · 7 March 2020, 03:34 PM

cool

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watchlovr · 7 March 2020, 03:48 PM

What a lucky boy

southtexas · 7 March 2020, 05:13 PM

Wow that’s a great story with a great watch; looking forward to the end result.

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L_S_SHOE · 7 March 2020, 05:14 PM

Beautiful watch. Gotta love that domed crystal and faded bezel.

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theflywrist · 7 March 2020, 05:30 PM

Awesome!!
Cant wait to see the after photographs! :)

chows99 · 7 March 2020, 05:42 PM

I am following this thread closely!!

bluemartinifan · 7 March 2020, 09:31 PM

A barn find that hopefully stays within the family :)

Claven2 · 7 March 2020, 11:12 PM

Is the seal area putted up or just dirty?

Can you save the tube and crown, or do they need replacing?

Looking forward to your photos of the work.

Tepeter1 · 8 March 2020, 12:33 AM

Phillip does amazing work, so this ought to be something special.

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phillip ridley · 8 March 2020, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Claven2

Is the seal area putted up or just dirty?

Can you save the tube and crown, or do they need replacing?

Looking forward to your photos of the work.

I assume you are meaning to ask if there is pitting on the case? To that question, yes. Very common to see that and most of the time, after the corrosion is removed and seals replaced, it passes the pressure testing.

Crown and tube can be saved to an extent, but he decided to replace with NOS parts and have the old parts returned.

spoilsofwar01 · 8 March 2020, 05:04 AM

Wow, proper nice watch, may be worth asking if by chance he still has the box and papers? very pleased for the lad.

kwcsports · 8 March 2020, 05:20 AM

Beautiful old 5513, looking forward to more pics, thanks for posting.

FTX I · 8 March 2020, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwcsports

Beautiful old 5513, looking forward to more pics, thanks for posting.

+1

jlovda · 8 March 2020, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trog

It's so nice that your client appreciates his Dad's gesture. My kids have absolutely no interest in watches and upon my death, would pawn my collection for a smart-phone.

Where did I go wrong?

This

My grandsons are exactly the same.

AJMarcus · 8 March 2020, 07:27 AM

Nice. Hope he doesn’t trade it for a “new” Submariner

BDII · 8 March 2020, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trog

It's so nice that your client appreciates his Dad's gesture. My kids have absolutely no interest in watches and upon my death, would pawn my collection for a smart-phone.

Where did I go wrong?

Oh man... gotta hope one true heir comes out in the grandkids.

vintagetudor · 9 March 2020, 04:14 AM

Thanks for sharing Phillip, can't wait to see the finished pics...as a matter of interest (obviously hypothetically speaking) does a job like the above take to complete i.e. man hours?
regards

phillip ridley · 9 March 2020, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Nice. Hope he doesn’t trade it for a “new” Submariner

He bought the Batman to scratch that itch. This one is being passed down to his son.

phillip ridley · 9 March 2020, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vintagetudor

Thanks for sharing Phillip, can't wait to see the finished pics...as a matter of interest (obviously hypothetically speaking) does a job like the above take to complete i.e. man hours?
regards

Tricky question as each and every watch is different per the owner. With this watch, if I were to add the time to speak with the owner, research and locate harder parts to find, then repair and restore the watch...I would say a good days work (only because I have the parts in inventory) which does not include casing up and testing. Also, much of it depends on the watchmaker and how pro-active they are.

One of my main goals is obviously to do it right, but also to have a reasonable turn-around time.

springer · 9 March 2020, 06:22 AM

Nice job Phillip!

AJMarcus · 9 March 2020, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillip ridley

He bought the Batman to scratch that itch. This one is being passed down to his son.

Perfect. I’m glad he bought the BLNR to scratch his modern itch

joli160 · 9 March 2020, 07:01 AM

Looking forward to the end result, very nice watch as it is already

Patton250 · 9 March 2020, 07:15 AM

Wow really cool

psv · 9 March 2020, 07:28 AM

Looking forward to follow this one.

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7 March 2020, 01:56 PM	#2
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	That fits squarely in the 'barn find' category. Should be a fun project. Looking forward to more pics.

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Trog Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Great White North Posts: 696	It's so nice that your client appreciates his Dad's gesture. My kids have absolutely no interest in watches and upon my death, would pawn my collection for a smart-phone. Where did I go wrong?

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7 March 2020, 05:14 PM	#10
L_S_SHOE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Louisiana, USA Watch: 116710LN, 16800 Posts: 348	Beautiful watch. Gotta love that domed crystal and faded bezel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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theflywrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 1,990	Awesome!! Cant wait to see the after photographs! :)

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chows99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 604	I am following this thread closely!!

7 March 2020, 09:31 PM	#13
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	A barn find that hopefully stays within the family :)

7 March 2020, 11:12 PM	#14
Claven2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: OTTAWA Posts: 374	Is the seal area putted up or just dirty? Can you save the tube and crown, or do they need replacing? Looking forward to your photos of the work.

8 March 2020, 12:33 AM	#15
Tepeter1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: USA Posts: 90	Phillip does amazing work, so this ought to be something special. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 March 2020, 05:20 AM	#18
kwcsports "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 559	Beautiful old 5513, looking forward to more pics, thanks for posting.

8 March 2020, 07:27 AM	#21
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,205	Nice. Hope he doesn’t trade it for a “new” Submariner

9 March 2020, 04:14 AM	#23
vintagetudor "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: united kingdom Posts: 123	Thanks for sharing Phillip, can't wait to see the finished pics...as a matter of interest (obviously hypothetically speaking) does a job like the above take to complete i.e. man hours? regards

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