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Alex G · 2 March 2010, 10:36 AM

Hello one and all - I'm a newbie to this forum and am looking for advice. Do early 5513 subs have the o ring at the crown? In case you are wondering I just bought a 5513 that looks right, 1.2M serial with a clean 5120, case back marker III 65 but there is no o ring. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

mrwatchmaker · 2 March 2010, 10:51 AM

The original does not have a visible o'ring when the crown is unscrewed from the case tube. It can be upgraded to the newer style of tube and crown.

Alex G · 2 March 2010, 10:56 AM

Many thanks for that - I've been trained to zero in on the o ring and couldn't figure out why this was missing when the rest looked right. Thank's for the info.

mike · 2 March 2010, 12:15 PM

Welcome.

This might help a bit with the history of the twinlock/triplock.

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...rt=0&rid=29165

Alex G · 2 March 2010, 12:37 PM

Mike - that's great info and the pictures are superb. Many thanks and I apreciate the welcome.

rustedmetal · 2 March 2010, 12:39 PM

post some pics of it

5513 is a classic

Alex G · 2 March 2010, 03:16 PM

Matthew - will do, hunting around for a good aacro lens to do it justice.

bb3188 · 2 March 2010, 03:20 PM

Hi Alex,
Congrats on your new find !

quick question,
did you 5513 come with a gilt or matte dial ?
Pic would be lovely

rgds

Mark

Alex G · 3 March 2010, 02:50 PM

G'day to a fellow Aussie - the 5513 has a gilt dial, that I fear has been refinished at some point in time. The "swiss" is no longer there (would break at least a couple of fingers for that). Now hunting around for a '65 rivet to go with it.

bb3188 · 3 March 2010, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex G

G'day to a fellow Aussie - the 5513 has a gilt dial, that I fear has been refinished at some point in time. The "swiss" is no longer there (would break at least a couple of fingers for that). Now hunting around for a '65 rivet to go with it.

Hi Alex
Gilt dials are very sweet! Good luck with the 65 rivet bracelet. Would really love to see some pics if you get chance.

btw,Denver ??? did you lose your way mate ? ;-)

rgds Mark

Alex G · 3 March 2010, 03:48 PM

Mark - must be all that skiing and who wants to live by the beach in Sydney anyhow? Denver's a great town - 1.5 years and counting. Pics of the 5513 on the way.

Best, Alex

bb3188 · 5 March 2010, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex G

Mark - must be all that skiing and who wants to live by the beach in Sydney anyhow? Denver's a great town - 1.5 years and counting. Pics of the 5513 on the way.

Best, Alex

Nice, enjoy Denver !!
cant wait to see your 5513 with the Gilt

rgds

Mark

2 March 2010, 10:36 AM	#1
Alex G "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Denver USA Watch: 5513 16813 16610 Posts: 27	5513 question Hello one and all - I'm a newbie to this forum and am looking for advice. Do early 5513 subs have the o ring at the crown? In case you are wondering I just bought a 5513 that looks right, 1.2M serial with a clean 5120, case back marker III 65 but there is no o ring. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

2 March 2010, 10:51 AM	#2
mrwatchmaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Bill Location: Howard,Ohio Watch: Omega Manual Wind Posts: 11	The original does not have a visible o'ring when the crown is unscrewed from the case tube. It can be upgraded to the newer style of tube and crown.

2 March 2010, 10:56 AM	#3
Alex G "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Denver USA Watch: 5513 16813 16610 Posts: 27	Many thanks for that - I've been trained to zero in on the o ring and couldn't figure out why this was missing when the rest looked right. Thank's for the info.

2 March 2010, 12:15 PM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome. This might help a bit with the history of the twinlock/triplock. http://forums.timezone.com/index.php...rt=0&rid=29165

2 March 2010, 12:37 PM	#5
Alex G "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Denver USA Watch: 5513 16813 16610 Posts: 27	Mike - that's great info and the pictures are superb. Many thanks and I apreciate the welcome.

2 March 2010, 12:39 PM	#6
rustedmetal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Mn Watch: 16234 16600 Posts: 512	post some pics of it 5513 is a classic

2 March 2010, 03:16 PM	#7
Alex G "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Denver USA Watch: 5513 16813 16610 Posts: 27	Matthew - will do, hunting around for a good aacro lens to do it justice.

2 March 2010, 03:20 PM	#8
bb3188 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: Melbourne Aus Posts: 323	Hi Alex, Congrats on your new find ! quick question, did you 5513 come with a gilt or matte dial ? Pic would be lovely rgds Mark

3 March 2010, 02:50 PM	#9
Alex G "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Denver USA Watch: 5513 16813 16610 Posts: 27	G'day to a fellow Aussie - the 5513 has a gilt dial, that I fear has been refinished at some point in time. The "swiss" is no longer there (would break at least a couple of fingers for that). Now hunting around for a '65 rivet to go with it.

3 March 2010, 03:48 PM	#11
Alex G "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Denver USA Watch: 5513 16813 16610 Posts: 27	Mark - must be all that skiing and who wants to live by the beach in Sydney anyhow? Denver's a great town - 1.5 years and counting. Pics of the 5513 on the way. Best, Alex

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