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Dieguchi · 20 February 2018, 03:49 PM

I've scoured through RTF and VRF and can't find an answer to this question: what is the correct dome for a circa 1989 L-series 5513 (with white gold surrounds)?

Here is what I know:

It definitely was a T19 plexiglass crystal
There are at least three variations of the T19: service, dome, and superdome
It definitely was not a superdome

As many of you know, Rolex Service Centers have been fitting service domes on 5513s that come in for service because they aren't able to guarantee water resistance on other domes. Service domes are flatter than other domes.

Does this mean that the original plexiglass crystal that came with the 1989 L-series 5513 was identical to the service dome?

I have a T19 replacement dome sold to me by Michael Young of Classic Watch Repair but I am hesitant to fit it onto my L-series 5513 because I don't think it's the correct one.

Thanks to anyone who might have an answer!

stmoore · 21 February 2018, 06:16 AM

T19 dome would have been factory.

DLRIDES · 21 February 2018, 06:29 AM

Like the OP, I have read there were three dome heights for a T19 crystal through the years. Which should be on a late 5513 ?

stmoore · 21 February 2018, 06:32 AM

See prior post.
A dome T19. That’s it.

rusty427 · 13 March 2018, 08:03 PM

My understanding is, yes it should be like the first one above labeled service dome.
The new service crystal is flatter again.
As far as I know anyway.

ashinwang · 6 October 2022, 10:29 PM

my5513 is 1990 ,the dome look like Superdome

Filipão · 7 October 2022, 05:03 AM

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=173458

20 February 2018, 03:49 PM	#1
Dieguchi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Diego Location: Orange County, CA Watch: 88' Rolex Sub 5513 Posts: 15	Correct dome on a late-model 1989 5513 Submariner? I've scoured through RTF and VRF and can't find an answer to this question: what is the correct dome for a circa 1989 L-series 5513 (with white gold surrounds)? Here is what I know: It definitely was a T19 plexiglass crystal There are at least three variations of the T19: service, dome, and superdome It definitely was not a superdome As many of you know, Rolex Service Centers have been fitting service domes on 5513s that come in for service because they aren't able to guarantee water resistance on other domes. Service domes are flatter than other domes. Does this mean that the original plexiglass crystal that came with the 1989 L-series 5513 was identical to the service dome? I have a T19 replacement dome sold to me by Michael Young of Classic Watch Repair but I am hesitant to fit it onto my L-series 5513 because I don't think it's the correct one. Thanks to anyone who might have an answer!

21 February 2018, 06:29 AM	#3
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,597	Like the OP, I have read there were three dome heights for a T19 crystal through the years. Which should be on a late 5513 ? __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

13 March 2018, 08:03 PM	#5
rusty427 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Australia Posts: 204	Correct dome on a late-model 1989 5513 Submariner? My understanding is, yes it should be like the first one above labeled service dome. The new service crystal is flatter again. As far as I know anyway.

21 February 2018, 06:16 AM	#2
stmoore Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: US Watch: Gilt Posts: 1,592	T19 dome would have been factory.

21 February 2018, 06:32 AM	#4
stmoore Banned Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: US Watch: Gilt Posts: 1,592	See prior post. A dome T19. That’s it.

6 October 2022, 10:29 PM	#6
ashinwang "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: taipei Watch: 5513 Posts: 2	my5513 is 1990 ,the dome look like Superdome

7 October 2022, 05:03 AM	#7
Filipão "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Filipe Location: Lisbon & Wadesdah Watch: Never too many Posts: 1,898	https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=173458

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