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Shade · 19 April 2013, 12:53 AM

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.

datejust24 · 19 April 2013, 01:30 AM

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!

G-Web · 19 April 2013, 01:38 AM

Yeah, I think it looks great!
Enjoy!
-GW

Vincent65 · 19 April 2013, 01:58 AM

lovely gilt dial with minute track - more pics would be good! Congrats!

raclaims · 19 April 2013, 02:04 AM

Love it and that strap is awesome.

Knappo 1307 · 19 April 2013, 02:12 AM

Whatever it is, I love it....

Cru Jones · 19 April 2013, 02:25 AM

i know 0.00% about vintage pieces, but, i know that i LIKE that. very nice, and looks great with the strap.

wahasa · 19 April 2013, 04:07 AM

Gilt!!!!!! Nice man

What is not original to the watch?

bscepter · 19 April 2013, 04:10 AM

beautiful watch. i would LOVE to have a 5513 (better yet, a 5512). great patina on the plots!

kungapa · 19 April 2013, 04:13 AM

Is the dial original? If so - fantastic!

Shade · 19 April 2013, 06:54 AM

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.

Shade · 19 April 2013, 07:07 AM

More pics..

datejust24 · 19 April 2013, 07:25 AM

im in love with your watch...

jlc123 · 19 April 2013, 07:40 AM

Stunning!

linesiders · 19 April 2013, 08:03 AM

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!

roh123 · 19 April 2013, 08:06 AM

How can you not love that. Thank you for sharing!

GeoGio Greece · 19 April 2013, 08:16 AM

Congrats and welcome to the 5513 owners club

Renoir · 19 April 2013, 08:23 AM

Wow, that's fantastic! What a wonderful example, enjoy!

damo_t · 19 April 2013, 09:09 AM

An amazing example. Especially love the leather NATO.

mad_1974 · 19 April 2013, 09:55 AM

Kind of speechless...just been looking a the pics.

melons · 19 April 2013, 10:43 AM

Simply stunning.

r4gs · 19 April 2013, 10:45 AM

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?

Shade · 19 April 2013, 11:02 AM

Thank you everyone for the kind words, it kinda makes me feel very proud into my first baby step into the vintage Rolex world.

Quote:

Originally Posted by linesiders

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!

LOL - Yea, I mean, whats to like about this anyway? It's old, it's battered, it doesn't even come with a bracelet!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

Congrats and welcome to the 5513 owners club

Thanks! Woo hoo, I'm a member of a 5513 club now!

Quote:

Originally Posted by r4gs

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?

I think I will be sourcing for a period correct insert, and leave the trip lock. I honestly prefer the trip lock is much better for protection due to the availability of the rubber sealing, which IMHO will protect the dial further down the line.

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

Grissom · 19 April 2013, 11:23 AM

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!

SUBversive · 19 April 2013, 11:40 AM

Wow. It glows! Absolutely stunning! Congrats. That nato is great too....

etp095 · 19 April 2013, 12:06 PM

That 5513 sure looks great to me,cool strap too.

Warnsboy · 19 April 2013, 01:13 PM

Awesome Gilt.......Doesn't get better than that

vkychoo · 19 April 2013, 05:14 PM

Lovely piece and nice photography too

crowncollection · 19 April 2013, 05:38 PM

Very nice :thumbup:

Robbyvm · 19 April 2013, 07:15 PM

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 !!

19 April 2013, 12:53 AM	#1
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	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. Attached Images __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

19 April 2013, 04:10 AM	#9
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	beautiful watch. i would LOVE to have a 5513 (better yet, a 5512). great patina on the plots! __________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

19 April 2013, 06:54 AM	#11
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	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. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

19 April 2013, 07:07 AM	#12
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	More pics.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

19 April 2013, 08:03 AM	#15
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	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! __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

19 April 2013, 01:30 AM	#2
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	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!

19 April 2013, 01:38 AM	#3
G-Web 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Grant Location: NZ Watch: Moon Posts: 1,719	Yeah, I think it looks great! Enjoy! -GW

19 April 2013, 01:58 AM	#4
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	lovely gilt dial with minute track - more pics would be good! Congrats!

19 April 2013, 02:04 AM	#5
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,624	Love it and that strap is awesome.

19 April 2013, 02:12 AM	#6
Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	Whatever it is, I love it....

19 April 2013, 02:25 AM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	i know 0.00% about vintage pieces, but, i know that i LIKE that. very nice, and looks great with the strap.

19 April 2013, 04:07 AM	#8
wahasa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: UAE Watch: Rolex Sub 1680 Posts: 216	Gilt!!!!!! Nice man What is not original to the watch?

19 April 2013, 04:13 AM	#10
kungapa "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Haven, CT, US Posts: 5	Is the dial original? If so - fantastic!

19 April 2013, 07:25 AM	#13
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	im in love with your watch...

19 April 2013, 07:40 AM	#14
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	Stunning!

19 April 2013, 08:06 AM	#16
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	How can you not love that. Thank you for sharing!

19 April 2013, 08:16 AM	#17
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Congrats and welcome to the 5513 owners club __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

19 April 2013, 08:23 AM	#18
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Wow, that's fantastic! What a wonderful example, enjoy!

19 April 2013, 09:09 AM	#19
damo_t "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 16800, 94110 Posts: 349	An amazing example. Especially love the leather NATO.

19 April 2013, 09:55 AM	#20
mad_1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex,JLC,GS,Omega Posts: 166	Kind of speechless...just been looking a the pics.

19 April 2013, 10:43 AM	#21
melons "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 991	Simply stunning.

19 April 2013, 10:45 AM	#22
r4gs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Singapore Posts: 115	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?

19 April 2013, 11:23 AM	#24
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	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! __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

19 April 2013, 11:40 AM	#25
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Wow. It glows! Absolutely stunning! Congrats. That nato is great too....

19 April 2013, 12:06 PM	#26
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	That 5513 sure looks great to me,cool strap too. __________________ 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)

19 April 2013, 01:13 PM	#27
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Awesome Gilt.......Doesn't get better than that

19 April 2013, 05:14 PM	#28
vkychoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Vince Choo Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: 5513 '67 Sub Posts: 160	Lovely piece and nice photography too

19 April 2013, 05:38 PM	#29
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Very nice :thumbup: __________________ watches many

19 April 2013, 07:15 PM	#30
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	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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