Advice for 5513?

[sillon06]

Hi everyone,

I just joined the Forum and posted an introduction in a previous message.

I have the opportunity to potentially acquire what looks like a 5513 in terrible condition! I would like to have your thoughts about it. I have only one photo where you can see the watch has no bezel nor bracelet. I don't know yet about the movement!

Sounds crazy?

Thanks for your help

Xavier

[Dan S]

Depends on the price and things that aren’t shown in the photos. You can find a bezel and bracelet.

The lume looks nice at first glance.

[sillon06]

Thanks Dan, the watch is sold at an auction with no target price ;-( Do you mean it easy to find a bezel and bracelet? By the way, your thoughts about this model? 5513 or not? Best

[omitohud]

Man this is a risky proposition. I would go see it in person. So many things could go wrong with the watch. U have to go with ur guts feeling here. Sorry can’t help with just one picture that doesn’t show the true conditions of the watch.




I blame it on autoconnect.

[Homo Sapien X]

5513 is a great submariner, that watch needs a total overhaul , not sure if parts are still available


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[Rolexator]

It looks like a non-serif dial with nicely aged lume but since there is only this photo it is impossible to judge if the dial and the rest of the watch is honest etc..

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by sillon06

Thanks Dan, the watch is sold at an auction with no target price ;-( Do you mean it easy to find a bezel and bracelet? By the way, your thoughts about this model? 5513 or not? Best

Well, now that you mention it, the case sort of looks like a PCG case, but the dial looks later. I'm in a bit over my head here though, so hopefully someone with more knowledge will come along soon.

[stmoore]

Pointed crown guard case (1960 - 1963).
It should have a gilt dial. Instead it looks to be a tritium serif dial.
A proper insert and bezel will run $3000
A proper rivet bracelet another ~$2000
Someone will buy it, make it period correct, and next you will have a “barn find” “first owner” bullshit post on IG.

[sillon06]

Originally Posted by stmoore

Pointed crown guard case (1960 - 1963).
It should have a gilt dial. Instead it looks to be a tritium serif dial.
A proper insert and bezel will run $3000
A proper rivet bracelet another ~$2000
Someone will buy it, make it period correct, and next you will have a “barn find” “first owner” bullshit post on IG.

Thanks everyone, i have requested from the auctioneer additional informations including photos. He provided Case number #892280. If this helpful to learn more before i may receive additional pics?

[sillon06]

I have requested more informations and photos from the auctioneer. He just responded with the case number #892280. I will keep you post on this journey. Thanks in advance.

[Andad]

I would cut the journey short about now.

[sillon06]

Originally Posted by directioneng

I would cut the journey short about now.

Thanks