5513 fat font ¿?

[Rolessor82]

Hi everyone,

We all know there are many variants (marks) with vintage rolex models. But I have rarely seen 5513 with fat font, in fact the "hole" in the coronet is smaller.

Aside from the tropical look, I leave you with a pic below.

Did Rolex have several fonts for gilt 5513?

This is the first fat font I see.

[MrBlobby]

http://www.5513mattedial.com/5512/1963.html

[Rolessor82]

Originally Posted by MrBlobby

http://www.5513mattedial.com/5512/1963.html

thank you!

Still the pic I sent has fatter font. coudn´t see an explanation on it.

[MrBlobby]

There is a similar thread about a 1016. There is some suggestion that the pad that applies the writing to the dial makes a fatter impression as the pad wears out. That was for a matte dial. I’m not sure how the text is applied on gilt or matte dials and would love to hear an explanation together with whether or not you get a fattened print on some examples.

[Rolessor82]

Originally Posted by MrBlobby

There is a similar thread about a 1016. There is some suggestion that the pad that applies the writing to the dial makes a fatter impression as the pad wears out. That was for a matte dial. I’m not sure how the text is applied on gilt or matte dials and would love to hear an explanation together with whether or not you get a fattened print on some examples.

Nice suggestion. True, could be. Thank you

[Rolessor82]

The whole dial, not one part of it, is fat. See the lettering and specially the "mouth" of the coronet.

Could this be a legit dial?