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tonyc · 30 May 2011, 08:05 AM

Greetings to all! I have a Rolex Submariner 5513 left to me by my father that I am about to send for service for the first time to RSC Dallas -
I believe it was purchased by my father between 1977 and 1987 - and to the best of my knowledge has never been sent out for service.
Reading thru the forum I know enough to keep the hands and dials original. Should i keep the plastic crystal original? Would it devalue the watch much if
the crystal is replaced? Any advice is welcome pertaining to sending out this watch for service. One thing of note is I intend to keep this watch and pass it on down to the family. Thanks in advance and forgive the so - so camera phone picture.

Tools · 30 May 2011, 09:32 AM

Welcome to the Forum..

Most experts would say that replacing the crystal will not devalue your watch and is important for maintaining its waterproof integrity.

Plexi can get brittle over time and result in hairline cracks, and eventually, failure..

Enjoy your heirloom........

etp095 · 30 May 2011, 09:41 AM

Welcome to the forum
You have a very desirable watch,agree with tools,a new crystal won't devalue your sub.don't change the bezel insert either,a new bracelet if suggested wouldn't hurt the value either.the Dallas RSC will mail you a letter with an estimate,and list suggestions to your 5513.Any more questions that might arrive after you get the letter from the RSC,just add them here,some of the members here will be glad to help.looking forward to the after pics,nice watch.

globalmedia33 · 30 May 2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etp095

Welcome to the forum
You have a very desirable watch,agree with tools,a new crystal won't devalue your sub.don't change the bezel insert either,a new bracelet if suggested wouldn't hurt the value either.the Dallas RSC will mail you a letter with an estimate,and list suggestions to your 5513.Any more questions that might arrive after you get the letter from the RSC,just add them here,some of the members here will be glad to help.looking forward to the after pics,nice watch.

Agreed!

WatchTimes · 30 May 2011, 10:00 AM

Great watch, I love my 5513 Matte Dial with SuperDome on it.
Its a very comfortable watch to wear!

Mar122 · 30 May 2011, 12:01 PM

First of all, great watch and welcome

I'm not an expert in any way but I would suggest sending it Bob Ridley for the service. I heard nothing but good about him.

And also, aside from keeping the dial, hands, and bezel insert original... I would also suggest not having the case polished. Of course it's your choice but in my opinion an unpolished case is much more desirable for a vintage watch like that and it is also more desirable with collectors.

Most of all, enjoy the heirloom for years to come

Art 1 · 30 May 2011, 12:04 PM

I would take it to a local watchmaker that is Rolex certified, that way we could have a little talk before him doing the work. I have heard stories of collectors who have sent vintage pieces off to Rolex and had the face and hands replace. I have heard of DRSD dials being replaced. Ouch.

Dr. Robert · 30 May 2011, 12:06 PM

Will RSC Dallas or NYC work on older, semi-vintage/vintage watches?
Back in 2003 & 2005 RSC Beverly Hills wouldn't work on my 1960's & 1970's era Rolex watches...the indie RSC in San Francisco did the work.

Howie · 30 May 2011, 12:09 PM

RSC NY serviced my '67 5513 a few years back, and they just serviced my late 60's 1675, so it should not be a problem.

RolexPete32 · 30 May 2011, 12:16 PM

When it comes back from service could you give an update on what was needed besides regular service if anything? thx

gsd119 · 30 May 2011, 12:16 PM

Nice MK IV , great heirloom.

HL65 · 30 May 2011, 12:19 PM

I send my watches to Bob Ridley and in fact have one with him right now. I personally don't want anyone else touching my watches. The only exception is Bexley RSC--they worked on my 5513 Milsub and 5514 Comex--did movement service on both. If you send to RSC--make sure you specify you want dial and hands kept as is!! Nice watch by the way--a true family heirloom!!

tonyc · 31 May 2011, 02:26 PM

Thank you all for the input - I will be sending it out towards the end of June and I will keep you guys posted. Again, thank you very much for all your suggestions and comments.

30 May 2011, 08:05 AM	#1
tonyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: las vegas Posts: 2	advice on sending out a 5513 for service Greetings to all! I have a Rolex Submariner 5513 left to me by my father that I am about to send for service for the first time to RSC Dallas - I believe it was purchased by my father between 1977 and 1987 - and to the best of my knowledge has never been sent out for service. Reading thru the forum I know enough to keep the hands and dials original. Should i keep the plastic crystal original? Would it devalue the watch much if the crystal is replaced? Any advice is welcome pertaining to sending out this watch for service. One thing of note is I intend to keep this watch and pass it on down to the family. Thanks in advance and forgive the so - so camera phone picture. Attached Images

30 May 2011, 09:32 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Welcome to the Forum.. Most experts would say that replacing the crystal will not devalue your watch and is important for maintaining its waterproof integrity. Plexi can get brittle over time and result in hairline cracks, and eventually, failure.. Enjoy your heirloom........ __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 May 2011, 09:41 AM	#3
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	Welcome to the forum You have a very desirable watch,agree with tools,a new crystal won't devalue your sub.don't change the bezel insert either,a new bracelet if suggested wouldn't hurt the value either.the Dallas RSC will mail you a letter with an estimate,and list suggestions to your 5513.Any more questions that might arrive after you get the letter from the RSC,just add them here,some of the members here will be glad to help.looking forward to the after pics,nice watch. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

30 May 2011, 10:00 AM	#5
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Great watch, I love my 5513 Matte Dial with SuperDome on it. Its a very comfortable watch to wear! __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

30 May 2011, 12:06 PM	#8
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,282	Will RSC Dallas or NYC work on older, semi-vintage/vintage watches? Back in 2003 & 2005 RSC Beverly Hills wouldn't work on my 1960's & 1970's era Rolex watches...the indie RSC in San Francisco did the work. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 May 2011, 12:01 PM	#6
Mar122 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 373	First of all, great watch and welcome I'm not an expert in any way but I would suggest sending it Bob Ridley for the service. I heard nothing but good about him. And also, aside from keeping the dial, hands, and bezel insert original... I would also suggest not having the case polished. Of course it's your choice but in my opinion an unpolished case is much more desirable for a vintage watch like that and it is also more desirable with collectors. Most of all, enjoy the heirloom for years to come

30 May 2011, 12:04 PM	#7
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I would take it to a local watchmaker that is Rolex certified, that way we could have a little talk before him doing the work. I have heard stories of collectors who have sent vintage pieces off to Rolex and had the face and hands replace. I have heard of DRSD dials being replaced. Ouch.

30 May 2011, 12:09 PM	#9
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	RSC NY serviced my '67 5513 a few years back, and they just serviced my late 60's 1675, so it should not be a problem.

30 May 2011, 12:16 PM	#10
RolexPete32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Peter Location: Canada Watch: You know... Rolex Posts: 1,520	When it comes back from service could you give an update on what was needed besides regular service if anything? thx

30 May 2011, 12:16 PM	#11
gsd119 Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Karl Pruetzel Location: IUNA Watch: Patek Posts: 58	Nice MK IV , great heirloom.

30 May 2011, 12:19 PM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	I send my watches to Bob Ridley and in fact have one with him right now. I personally don't want anyone else touching my watches. The only exception is Bexley RSC--they worked on my 5513 Milsub and 5514 Comex--did movement service on both. If you send to RSC--make sure you specify you want dial and hands kept as is!! Nice watch by the way--a true family heirloom!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

31 May 2011, 02:26 PM	#13
tonyc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: las vegas Posts: 2	Thank you all for the input - I will be sending it out towards the end of June and I will keep you guys posted. Again, thank you very much for all your suggestions and comments.

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