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Xkalifornian · 4 September 2009, 02:50 AM

Is there a reference to or does anyone know what serial number series the 5513 changed from a matte to gloss dial?

Thank you, Mark

greekbum · 4 September 2009, 03:09 AM

IMHO The grey area starts around 827xx and up for the change.Anything over 87xxx should be glossy.Matte has been found as high as 87xx and glossy as early as 831x
What serial number is the 1 in question? Post a pic of the dial.
The 1st batch or year of the WG dials spider cracked badly.After 89xx I havnt seen a spider dial

Xkalifornian · 4 September 2009, 03:18 AM

The 5513 in question's serial is 850XXXX. I just acquired it. There is a replacement dial on it, which is matte.

greekbum · 4 September 2009, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xkalifornian

The 5513 in question's serial is 850XXXX. I just acquired it. There is a replacement dial on it, which is matte.

Post a pic. It is in a range where there are both documented original matte and WG dials

Xkalifornian · 4 September 2009, 03:36 AM

Will try to do so soon. Haven't had a chance to take any as of yet.

Thanks, Mark

Xkalifornian · 4 September 2009, 07:08 AM

Here are a couple of photos. Remember the current Maxi dial you see here is a replacement. Thanks

mike · 4 September 2009, 08:23 PM

Mark,

The general rule is 1984-85 which is right in line with Nikos' serial number range. With Rolex nothing is set in stone and crossover is normal as Rolex wastes nothing.

The mid 80's references did experience a problem with "spidering" due to a flaw in the paint mixture and many of these dials were replaced. Again Rolex used what was available and certainly maxi dials used at first on 5.5 mil to 6.75ish 5513s were also used as replacement dials. (on serial numbers much eariler than yours).

4 September 2009, 02:50 AM	#1
Xkalifornian Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: Cochise County,AZ Watch: 7016 snowflake Posts: 81	matte to gloss? Is there a reference to or does anyone know what serial number series the 5513 changed from a matte to gloss dial? Thank you, Mark

4 September 2009, 03:09 AM	#2
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,415	IMHO The grey area starts around 827xx and up for the change.Anything over 87xxx should be glossy.Matte has been found as high as 87xx and glossy as early as 831x What serial number is the 1 in question? Post a pic of the dial. The 1st batch or year of the WG dials spider cracked badly.After 89xx I havnt seen a spider dial __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

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4 September 2009, 03:18 AM	#3
Xkalifornian Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: Cochise County,AZ Watch: 7016 snowflake Posts: 81	The 5513 in question's serial is 850XXXX. I just acquired it. There is a replacement dial on it, which is matte.

4 September 2009, 03:36 AM	#5
Xkalifornian Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: Cochise County,AZ Watch: 7016 snowflake Posts: 81	Will try to do so soon. Haven't had a chance to take any as of yet. Thanks, Mark

4 September 2009, 07:08 AM	#6
Xkalifornian Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: Cochise County,AZ Watch: 7016 snowflake Posts: 81	Here are a couple of photos. Remember the current Maxi dial you see here is a replacement. Thanks

4 September 2009, 08:23 PM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Mark, The general rule is 1984-85 which is right in line with Nikos' serial number range. With Rolex nothing is set in stone and crossover is normal as Rolex wastes nothing. The mid 80's references did experience a problem with "spidering" due to a flaw in the paint mixture and many of these dials were replaced. Again Rolex used what was available and certainly maxi dials used at first on 5.5 mil to 6.75ish 5513s were also used as replacement dials. (on serial numbers much eariler than yours).

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