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woodsworth · 14 January 2014, 02:53 PM

Sorry to keep pestering you experts! If all checks out with this, I promise it'll be the last

I apologize for the photo quality- these are the best the seller can provide at the moment. No movement pictures, but I plan on getting the case back opened before I purchase.

It is a 2,7 million series 5513. I understand that the bracelet and crystal have been replaced, but otherwise, is everything period correct? Is it a decent buy or should I pass?

Lastly, what would be a reasonable offer for it, in its current condition?

Thanks again, you're all saints!

greekbum · 14 January 2014, 03:21 PM

It really all depends on what your looking for and expecting to get? When you ask is it a decent buy? If you know the current market and your budget you can somewhat establish realistic expectations for your budget. If your looking for a crisp 5513 and willing to pay what 1 is going for the answer is no this 1 isn't it. My main concern is why are the end links sitting so high against the lugs? Are the lugs polished down hard or are the end links wrong? I would need a better picture but your top pic the metal on the lug seems to be polished almost down to the spring bar hole or is it the glare?

cali kid · 14 January 2014, 03:25 PM

Not sure what the price is but those lugs seem to be polished way too much... Different crystal & bracelet... I would guess its what would Make you happy???

Beaumont Miller II · 15 January 2014, 12:13 AM

For the reasons Nikos pointed out, I would walk away from this one. This watch is a polish away from "Lug Hole Failure"... a term I just made up.

nsumner · 15 January 2014, 12:20 AM

I hate to see this. Another nice watch ruined.

woodsworth · 15 January 2014, 02:31 AM

Hmm, alright. I can certainly see what your concerns are now that you've mentioned them. The search continues!

Nikos, I understand the current market for most vintage pieces, but since I reside in Canada I need to factor in exchange rates / shipping / taxes & duties. So a piece that I am really interested in that is priced between 6-7k can turn out to be 8.5-9k, which is out of my budget at the moment :|

Thanks again for the guidance, everyone. Much obliged.

14 January 2014, 02:53 PM	#1
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	Opinions on this 5513 are greatly appreciated! Sorry to keep pestering you experts! If all checks out with this, I promise it'll be the last I apologize for the photo quality- these are the best the seller can provide at the moment. No movement pictures, but I plan on getting the case back opened before I purchase. It is a 2,7 million series 5513. I understand that the bracelet and crystal have been replaced, but otherwise, is everything period correct? Is it a decent buy or should I pass? Lastly, what would be a reasonable offer for it, in its current condition? Thanks again, you're all saints! Attached Images

14 January 2014, 03:21 PM	#2
greekbum "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Nikos Location: Florida Watch: Rolex GMT 16750 Posts: 8,418	It really all depends on what your looking for and expecting to get? When you ask is it a decent buy? If you know the current market and your budget you can somewhat establish realistic expectations for your budget. If your looking for a crisp 5513 and willing to pay what 1 is going for the answer is no this 1 isn't it. My main concern is why are the end links sitting so high against the lugs? Are the lugs polished down hard or are the end links wrong? I would need a better picture but your top pic the metal on the lug seems to be polished almost down to the spring bar hole or is it the glare? __________________ Follow Me On Instagram @nickgogas Original Owner ROLEX 16750 GMT Daily Wearer For Over 13,000 Days And Counting

14 January 2014, 03:25 PM	#3
cali kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Trevor Location: Monterey Co. Ca. Watch: 16610, 16613, 024 Posts: 439	Not sure what the price is but those lugs seem to be polished way too much... Different crystal & bracelet... I would guess its what would Make you happy??? __________________

15 January 2014, 12:13 AM	#4
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	For the reasons Nikos pointed out, I would walk away from this one. This watch is a polish away from "Lug Hole Failure"... a term I just made up. __________________

15 January 2014, 12:20 AM	#5
nsumner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Nathaniel Location: Wisconsin Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,991	I hate to see this. Another nice watch ruined.

15 January 2014, 02:31 AM	#6
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	Hmm, alright. I can certainly see what your concerns are now that you've mentioned them. The search continues! Nikos, I understand the current market for most vintage pieces, but since I reside in Canada I need to factor in exchange rates / shipping / taxes & duties. So a piece that I am really interested in that is priced between 6-7k can turn out to be 8.5-9k, which is out of my budget at the moment :\| Thanks again for the guidance, everyone. Much obliged.

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