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seabreeze · 12 March 2013, 09:49 PM

looking at this from a private seller. Looks like it could be a winner but would love some opinions

Thanks in advance

lsettle · 12 March 2013, 10:17 PM

I am no expert, but I don't see anything "out of place".

Nice watch...

Lawrence

seabreeze · 12 March 2013, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsettle

I am no expert, but I don't see anything "out of place".

Nice watch...

Lawrence

thanks...i do notice some moisture has gotten to the second hand. Can that be worked out without replacement? Also does that mean there has been moisture in the watch?

seabreeze · 12 March 2013, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsettle

I am no expert, but I don't see anything "out of place".

Nice watch...

Lawrence

thanks...i do notice some moisture has gotten to the second hand. Can that be worked out without replacement? Also does that mean there has been moisture in the watch?

patb · 13 March 2013, 12:40 AM

It looks like the dial and hands have been replaced. I would think they would have more patina to them.

etp095 · 13 March 2013, 01:09 AM

I have the same issue with my 1981 5513,quite a bit worse than yours.I don't believe it could be repaired,only replaced since its so thin.I spoke to Riki from Timecare,he said a new hand could be used,and the new lume could be scraped off,then put dead lume on the hand,and match the colour. Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1363100986.554815.jpg
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swish77 · 13 March 2013, 02:29 AM

I would leave the seconds hand alone. It's corrosion, which is fairly common. Not sure it means that moisture has gotten into the watch. It could just be age. I think a bigger issue is the polish on the case. It's had quite a bit, especially the lower right lug, which looks a little thinner than the other lugs. (Could just be the photos.) I would ask for more photos of the case/lugs. Also, I wouldn't assume the dial/hands have been replaced just because of the color of the tritium. On one end of the spectrum, you see some dials/hands that have turned yellow/orange, and on the other end, others stay quite white, depending on how the watch was worn, what part of the world, and exposure to the sun over the decades. Good luck!

Clay · 13 March 2013, 04:05 AM

Also depends a lot on price...

seabreeze · 13 March 2013, 05:00 AM

5k plus.

Its ingermany, i will forward the details of the selelr if anyone wants it. Im going to pass due to the concern it might get "intercepted". Seller seems real, hes on the German R-L-X

It looks like a really nice specimen

Jason71 · 13 March 2013, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by seabreeze

5k plus.

Its ingermany, i will forward the details of the selelr if anyone wants it. Im going to pass due to the concern it might get "intercepted". Seller seems real, hes on the German R-L-X

It looks like a really nice specimen

Importing a Rolex into the USA from another country can be frought with issues. I've attempted it a couple times, and I don't think I would attempt it again

Clay · 13 March 2013, 05:59 AM

I would pass...Don't like the hands...

lukeeesteve · 13 March 2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Importing a Rolex into the USA from another country can be frought with issues. I've attempted it a couple times, and I don't think I would attempt it again

Could you please elaborate? What are the issues to look out for?

seabreeze · 13 March 2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lukeeesteve

Could you please elaborate? What are the issues to look out for?

From what I learned today it's a rolex trademark issue not a customs issue

In other words you are able to import a watch. I have not got an answer about duties, but I assume that duties would be owed but there are common workarounds
BUT THat Rolex USA has an active and aggressive policy about protecting its trademark, and somehow have US Customs on board helping them .....which is surprising if true

Could be myth, urban legend sprinkled with some truths, I have no idea, but it doesn't seem worth the risk based on how many people told me not to try

seabreeze · 13 March 2013, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lukeeesteve

Could you please elaborate? What are the issues to look out for?

Actually I just read something and posted where I think I have changed my mind...but I still don't think it's worth the trouble.

https://www.rolexforums.com/newreply...eply&p=4016836

12 March 2013, 09:49 PM	#1
seabreeze 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ed Location: Martha's Vineyard Posts: 835	Opionions on this 1968 5513 please looking at this from a private seller. Looks like it could be a winner but would love some opinions Thanks in advance

13 March 2013, 12:40 AM	#5
patb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Pat Location: North East Watch: YG Yachtmaster Posts: 202	It looks like the dial and hands have been replaced. I would think they would have more patina to them. __________________ YG Yacht-Master, TT Serti Sub, DSSD, 14060M, 16600 SeaDweller

13 March 2013, 01:09 AM	#6
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	I have the same issue with my 1981 5513,quite a bit worse than yours.I don't believe it could be repaired,only replaced since its so thin.I spoke to Riki from Timecare,he said a new hand could be used,and the new lume could be scraped off,then put dead lume on the hand,and match the colour. __________________ 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)

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12 March 2013, 10:17 PM	#2
lsettle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Canada Watch: 16570/14060/3570.5 Posts: 653	I am no expert, but I don't see anything "out of place". Nice watch... Lawrence

13 March 2013, 02:29 AM	#7
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,003	I would leave the seconds hand alone. It's corrosion, which is fairly common. Not sure it means that moisture has gotten into the watch. It could just be age. I think a bigger issue is the polish on the case. It's had quite a bit, especially the lower right lug, which looks a little thinner than the other lugs. (Could just be the photos.) I would ask for more photos of the case/lugs. Also, I wouldn't assume the dial/hands have been replaced just because of the color of the tritium. On one end of the spectrum, you see some dials/hands that have turned yellow/orange, and on the other end, others stay quite white, depending on how the watch was worn, what part of the world, and exposure to the sun over the decades. Good luck!

13 March 2013, 04:05 AM	#8
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Also depends a lot on price...

13 March 2013, 05:00 AM	#9
seabreeze 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ed Location: Martha's Vineyard Posts: 835	5k plus. Its ingermany, i will forward the details of the selelr if anyone wants it. Im going to pass due to the concern it might get "intercepted". Seller seems real, hes on the German R-L-X It looks like a really nice specimen

13 March 2013, 05:59 AM	#11
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I would pass...Don't like the hands...

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