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Metalsmith · 4 November 2010, 01:00 PM

Hello all this is my first post.
I have been offered this 5513 with a serial # in the low 8 millions. It has a 93150 band and 580 ends. The watch has definitely been worn but seems to be in pretty good shape for its age. I just removed the band and cleaned all the excess DNA off it.I lightly polished the crystal and I can see crazing on the dial face.
I would like your opinions on authenticity and value.

Thank you in advance!

sleddog · 4 November 2010, 01:11 PM

Welcome to TRF Metalsmith!!

I have moved your post to this section as the members here will be better able to help on the question of Authenticity..

Metalsmith · 4 November 2010, 01:15 PM

Thank you Rob I was unsure where to post!

mcjp6 · 4 November 2010, 01:52 PM

Hi,

The watch looks to be in good shape with a nice beveled edge on the lugs. Tiffany watches are very hard to value. Is there any paper work or other provenance with the watch? Any service history?

I have a little concern that the dial may have been redone, possibly with Tiffany on it to increase its value as I am not 100% on the fonts, especially the "ft" marker. I thought there was only one variation of the gloss/wg 5513 dials and on those that I can find (and on mine) the horizontal on both the f and the t are in line. On "your" watch they are not, possibly indicating a redone dial.

Value on a good 5513 gloss/wg around $4000, with box and papers maybe $5000. With Tiffany dial and no papers around $4000 IMO.

Please do not take this as gospel, I would welcome others input and also comments re the dial fonts.

Metalsmith · 4 November 2010, 02:17 PM

Thank you Micheal ! I have lurked for a while and have seen how complicated the Tiffany marking is. I have no paperwork or service records. The watch is from the estate of a prominent family, but I know that means little.
My main concern is that my first Rolex is a real one.

mcjp6 · 4 November 2010, 02:19 PM

Below is an 8M for comparison, if you compare the word "Submariner" and the depth rating, its not the same. I would say it has been redone. I was under the impression that with Tiffany watches only the word Tiffany was added and no other changes were made.

if so, this dial has been redone.

4 November 2010, 01:00 PM	#1
Metalsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: northern Calif. Posts: 3	Tiffany marked-5513 Hello all this is my first post. I have been offered this 5513 with a serial # in the low 8 millions. It has a 93150 band and 580 ends. The watch has definitely been worn but seems to be in pretty good shape for its age. I just removed the band and cleaned all the excess DNA off it.I lightly polished the crystal and I can see crazing on the dial face. I would like your opinions on authenticity and value. Thank you in advance!

4 November 2010, 01:11 PM	#2
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Welcome to TRF Metalsmith!! I have moved your post to this section as the members here will be better able to help on the question of Authenticity.. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

4 November 2010, 02:19 PM	#6
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	Below is an 8M for comparison, if you compare the word "Submariner" and the depth rating, its not the same. I would say it has been redone. I was under the impression that with Tiffany watches only the word Tiffany was added and no other changes were made. if so, this dial has been redone. Attached Images

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4 November 2010, 01:15 PM	#3
Metalsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: northern Calif. Posts: 3	Thank you Rob I was unsure where to post!

4 November 2010, 01:52 PM	#4
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	Hi, The watch looks to be in good shape with a nice beveled edge on the lugs. Tiffany watches are very hard to value. Is there any paper work or other provenance with the watch? Any service history? I have a little concern that the dial may have been redone, possibly with Tiffany on it to increase its value as I am not 100% on the fonts, especially the "ft" marker. I thought there was only one variation of the gloss/wg 5513 dials and on those that I can find (and on mine) the horizontal on both the f and the t are in line. On "your" watch they are not, possibly indicating a redone dial. Value on a good 5513 gloss/wg around $4000, with box and papers maybe $5000. With Tiffany dial and no papers around $4000 IMO. Please do not take this as gospel, I would welcome others input and also comments re the dial fonts.

4 November 2010, 02:17 PM	#5
Metalsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: northern Calif. Posts: 3	Thank you Micheal ! I have lurked for a while and have seen how complicated the Tiffany marking is. I have no paperwork or service records. The watch is from the estate of a prominent family, but I know that means little. My main concern is that my first Rolex is a real one.

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