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19 April 2013, 12:53 AM
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My first foray into Vintage Rolex - The 5513.
While in all honesty, I'm not sure if this is actually ref. 5513, but my dear close friend who sold me this watch, and I trust him fully, told me is 5513.
But disclaimer warning: This is NOT for vintage purists, for there are parts that has been replaced, and I have no complaints about it. But I would totally agree that it would be missing it's "true vintage" components and lose some of it's "original history". But it's a vintage to me nonetheless. It is a true beauty, and I wish, I had found a truly fully original one in this condition - but I know it would be highly unlikely, and the price would have not been for me to purchase. The patina is clean and is in the same tone and colour, even the pearl in the bezel. I have no idea how they did that, but I do believe the insert has been replaced (well it looks TOO NEW to be a vintage of that age). The casing and lugs has been polished quite extensively, but not too visible to the naked eye. Matched with my favorite NATO from Wotancraft, I think it's a killer.
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19 April 2013, 01:30 AM
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Im definitely no expert when it comes to vintage pieces but I can tell you that it is in fact a 5513 and a beautiful one at that..congrats!
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19 April 2013, 01:38 AM
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Yeah, I think it looks great!
Enjoy! -GW |
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19 April 2013, 01:58 AM
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lovely gilt dial with minute track - more pics would be good! Congrats!
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19 April 2013, 02:04 AM
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Love it and that strap is awesome.
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19 April 2013, 02:12 AM
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Whatever it is, I love it....
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19 April 2013, 02:25 AM
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i know 0.00% about vintage pieces, but, i know that i LIKE that. very nice, and looks great with the strap.
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19 April 2013, 04:07 AM
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Gilt!!!!!! Nice man
What is not original to the watch? |
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19 April 2013, 04:10 AM
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beautiful watch. i would LOVE to have a 5513 (better yet, a 5512). great patina on the plots!
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19 April 2013, 04:13 AM
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Is the dial original? If so - fantastic!
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19 April 2013, 06:54 AM
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The dial is indeed original.
The serviced part would be the bezel insert, and the crown which is now a trip-lock, originally was twin-lock. Everything else is in it's rightful state. And yes, the dial is amazing - the main reason why I got it in the first place! Thanks for the compliments guys! The slight smudge on the dial is actually because of the plexi, I forgot to wipe my sticky fingers off it LOL. 
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19 April 2013, 07:07 AM
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More pics..
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19 April 2013, 07:25 AM
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 im in love with your watch...
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19 April 2013, 07:40 AM
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Stunning!
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19 April 2013, 08:03 AM
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That is an ugly piece, (sending subliminal messages to trade for a Timex) all just trouble, purist or not.
You don't want that (sending subliminal messages to trade for a Seiko) burden of such an old and disheveled piece. I will make it easier for you (and sending subliminal messages to trade for anything I own)  Seriously, that is one of the more Drool Worthy pieces in a while  I love it!
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19 April 2013, 08:06 AM
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How can you not love that. Thank you for sharing!
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19 April 2013, 08:16 AM
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Congrats and welcome to the 5513 owners club
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19 April 2013, 08:23 AM
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Wow, that's fantastic! What a wonderful example, enjoy!
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19 April 2013, 09:09 AM
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An amazing example. Especially love the leather NATO.
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19 April 2013, 09:55 AM
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Kind of speechless...just been looking a the pics.
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19 April 2013, 10:43 AM
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Simply stunning.
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19 April 2013, 10:45 AM
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Gorgeous! Serious piece with the gilt chapter ring and pointed guards for a first foray into vintage. A period correct insert and twinlock crown can be easily sourced if you so choose.
What i'm really interested to know - where can I get wotancraft natos like yours? |
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19 April 2013, 11:02 AM
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Thank you everyone for the kind words, it kinda makes me feel very proud into my first baby step into the vintage Rolex world.
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The Wotancraft NATO is from Wotancraft himself, my friend and I ordered a couple of straps together to save shipping cost. You can find his website here: http://www.wotancraft.com/shop/categ...p/brands/rolex
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19 April 2013, 11:23 AM
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I think your watch has a great patina'd look!!
Congratulations! I, myself, picked up 5513 November of last year, and I haven't had it off my wrist for more than a few days, since I bought it. These wear great, on a Nato, and I'm sure you will enjoy every minute it's on your wrist!
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19 April 2013, 11:40 AM
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Wow. It glows! Absolutely stunning! Congrats. That nato is great too....
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19 April 2013, 12:06 PM
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That 5513 sure looks great to me,cool strap too.
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19 April 2013, 01:13 PM
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Awesome Gilt.......Doesn't get better than that
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19 April 2013, 05:14 PM
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Lovely piece and nice photography too
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19 April 2013, 05:38 PM
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Very nice :thumbup:
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19 April 2013, 07:15 PM
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i don't understand why you would think this watch is no dream for vintage purists
how many of us still have the original insert (or think they do) ? a trip lock crown is no exeption on vintage 5513's or others it is an amazing example of a vintage gilt 5513 and you should enjoy wearing this baby !! |
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