Submariner 5513 bezel issue

[kevinjgr]

Hey everyone hope anyone can help..

Someone’s selling me a 1984 5513 sub.. upon inspecting the watch i noticed the bezel sliding and both clockwise and counterclockwise.. is that normal? Also, would it be expensive to fix? Any help would be appreciated! 👍

Cheers’

[Old Expat Beast]

It's normal.

[kevinjgr]

Thanks for the tip!

[gunhose]

Like already stated normal no notches a friction ring was used under the bezel.

[kevinjgr]

Good to know!

Also, I noticed that to set the time, the crown is turned counter-clockwise to move forward.. normal?

This is gonna be my first vintage piece I’m still trying to learn the ropes.. thanks!

[mountainjogger]

And if you are not going to use it for timing your diving, it is IMOP preferable in many ways to subsequent model unidirectional bezels.

And we will of course need pics if you get the watch!

[sillo]

Originally Posted by mountainjogger

And if you are not going to use it for timing your diving, it is IMOP preferable in many ways to subsequent model unidirectional bezels.

You can switch the 5 digit Sub spring to a GMT spring if you want bi-directional movement

[schoolboy]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

It's normal.

Interesting! Always learn something new on the forum

[gt0279a]

Ideally it should stay in place and you should have to push down to turn the bezel on a 5513

[kevinjgr]

Glad to report that after hearing everyone and doing further research, I pulled the trigger on the piece! Will post the watch once I get back from the trip. Cheers everyone!

[Meyrin]

Rolex introduced the uni-directional bezel for the Sub in 1981, so an original 1984 model should not have a bi-directional bezel, as far as I know. Unless it was maybe changed later. I would try and find out before you buy it!

[sillo]

Originally Posted by Meyrin

Rolex introduced the uni-directional bezel for the Sub in 1981, so an original 1984 model should not have a bi-directional bezel, as far as I know. Unless it was maybe changed later. I would try and find out before you buy it!

For subs they introduced it on the 168xx which came out in ~1978. A 5513 (and all other 4 digit rotating bezels) had the bi-directional friction bezels throughout production.

[stevedssd]

Originally Posted by sillo38

For subs they introduced it on the 168xx which came out in ~1978. A 5513 (and all other 4 digit rotating bezels) had the bi-directional friction bezels throughout production.

Correct...............my L Serial 5513 has a bi-directional bezel

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Meyrin

Rolex introduced the uni-directional bezel for the Sub in 1981, so an original 1984 model should not have a bi-directional bezel, as far as I know. Unless it was maybe changed later. I would try and find out before you buy it!

You're confusing the Sub and the Sub Date.

[dcash0615]

Originally Posted by kevinjgr

Good to know!

Also, I noticed that to set the time, the crown is turned counter-clockwise to move forward.. normal?

This is gonna be my first vintage piece I’m still trying to learn the ropes.. thanks!

All 5513’s have a bi-directional bezel that does not click. What you ask above about the crown and direction of the hands is normal. Crown turned counter clockwise turns the hands forward on the 1520 movement. You may even notice a little gear slack which can cause the hands to jump a little. Totally normal as well. Enjoy your 5513. Post pictures when you receive.

[kevinjgr]

finally, here it is! catching this is extra special as it completes my land,sea,air, trinity.. thanks for all your help!

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[Filipão]

Originally Posted by kevinjgr

Hey everyone hope anyone can help..

Someone’s selling me a 1984 5513 sub.. upon inspecting the watch i noticed the bezel sliding and both clockwise and counterclockwise.. is that normal? Also, would it be expensive to fix? Any help would be appreciated! 👍

Cheers’

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