I just bought me this beauty!

[simplerolex]

I just purchased a 1969 5513 Submariner. Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks,

Tony

[jedly1]

Originally Posted by simplerolex

I just purchased a 1969 5513 Submariner. Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks,

Tony

just to check - you do know its got a later replacement white gold surrounds dial dont you ?

[ao31]

I dig it! Congratulations on a nice piece!

[Tudor66]

Originally Posted by jedly1

just to check - you do know its got a later replacement white gold surrounds dial dont you ?

Nice patina, white gold surrounds and all....

Congrats...

[jedly1]

just checking as i am aware it was on ebay this morning , i'm thinking you may not have paid yet and may wish to be in possession of the full facts before you do.

I'd like to give you same answer i gave the person who inquired this am....dial is service replacement, and i have only seen colouring like that following water ingress..so i would want to look closely at the movement.

the dial, hands, bezel, crown, glass are all replaced and the case is failry heavily polished.....

but if its the right price and movt is ok ...a good beater.

[simplerolex]

Originally Posted by jedly1

just to check - you do know its got a later replacement white gold surrounds dial dont you ?

Yes I do know (You're right the Submariner for the 1969 Model is supposed to be below the Depth rating) I just love the orange patina on it ...

Thanks!

[simplerolex]

Originally Posted by jedly1

just checking as i am aware it was on ebay this morning , i'm thinking you may not have paid yet and may wish to be in possession of the full facts before you do.

I'd like to give you same answer i gave the person who inquired this am....dial is service replacement, and i have only seen colouring like that following water ingress..so i would want to look closely at the movement.

the dial, hands, bezel, crown, glass are all replaced and the case is failry heavily polished.....

but if its the right price and movt is ok ...a good beater.

Seller said " The watch is in EXCELLENT condition and in perfect working order and all the functions work as they should."

I already paid for it ($3750 + shipping) is it a good price?
What movement should it have (I am assuming 1520 correct?)

I have not received the watch yet (the seller seem to be a trusted seller with 100% positive feedback - I can get back to him if there is something alarming)

[T-Rip]

hmm

[violetman]

It's obviously a glossy dial, I prefer a maxi dial 5513 600 ft or 200M first maxi dial

[swish77]

Well, it's certainly got interesting patina. I've never seen that color tritium before. Congrats.

[sea-dweller]

Classic!

[nick c]

Very nice I know this guy from Toronto congrats

[Beelzy]

Originally Posted by simplerolex

Yes I do know (You're right the Submariner for the 1969 Model is supposed to be below the Depth rating) I just love the orange patina on it ...

Thanks!

Actually the watch should have a meters first dial....which is a tad harder to source if one
desires a period correct piece.

[jmiicustomz]

pretty sweet!

[Mark020]

Well, if it floats you boat enjoy it. As Jed already indicated it's not a collectors dream.....

[simplerolex]

Originally Posted by nick c

Very nice I know this guy from Toronto congrats

Good to know (thank!)

[simplerolex]

Originally Posted by Mark020

Well, if it floats you boat enjoy it. As Jed already indicated it's not a collectors dream.....

Agree.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by Mark020

Well, if it floats you boat enjoy it. As Jed already indicated it's not a collectors dream.....

x 2 . . .

Congrats & Enjoy

HAGM

[simplerolex]

Originally Posted by jedly1

just checking as i am aware it was on ebay this morning , i'm thinking you may not have paid yet and may wish to be in possession of the full facts before you do.

I'd like to give you same answer i gave the person who inquired this am....dial is service replacement, and i have only seen colouring like that following water ingress..so i would want to look closely at the movement.

the dial, hands, bezel, crown, glass are all replaced and the case is failry heavily polished.....

but if its the right price and movt is ok ...a good beater.

Jed,

I just contacted the seller and "the 1520 movement is in great condition and has been serviced not long time ago"

I will have my local watchmaker check it and let you know.

Thanks for all your help on this one!

[simplerolex]

What about the Bezel insert pearl? Any idea where to get a genuine vintage one for the 5513?

Thanks again!

[lsettle]

I would be more concerned about the triplock crown and the uneven lugs.

[simplerolex]

Originally Posted by lsettle

I would be more concerned about the triplock crown and the uneven lugs.

Can you please explain what did you notice in the triplock crown?

Thanks,

Tony

[simplerolex]

Originally Posted by Beelzy

Actually the watch should have a meters first dial....which is a tad harder to source if one
desires a period correct piece.

Meter first and "SUBMARINER" below correct?

[lsettle]

Should have the twinlock crown, wrong dail, the lugs were polished too much.
Although RSC upgraded the twin locks to trip locks.

If you know all this and does not matter to you, enjoy it.

Lawrence

[lsettle]

Is it me or does it look like the bezel insert was "shaved" down??? Look at the top of the 10 and 50. Something does not look right.

Lawrence

[kooltzar]

A 1969 should have a matte feet first dial submariner below depth, not a meters first dial anymore!

This dial is obviously not a period correct dial, but it seems the buyer does not care, as he likes the patina and it will be a daily wearer I suppose. The watch is definitely not worth less than if this later dial would be in a period correct later (80ies) case. On the contrary, you can still source a period correct dial and make it worth more (provided you get a period correct dial at a reasonable price).

[lsettle]

+1 Kooltzar

[simplerolex]

Originally Posted by kooltzar

A 1969 should have a matte feet first dial submariner below depth, not a meters first dial anymore!

This dial is obviously not a period correct dial, but it seems the buyer does not care, as he likes the patina and it will be a daily wearer I suppose. The watch is definitely not worth less than if this later dial would be in a period correct later (80ies) case. On the contrary, you can still source a period correct dial and make it worth more (provided you get a period correct dial at a reasonable price).

I just find this piece of info on the link below (There is some confusion around the 1969 dial feet first whether it started at 2.3 Mil or 2.7 mil):

http://www.sg-roc.com/threads/40099-...ubmariner-5513


History of the Rolex Submariner 5513

1962 --- The Submariner 5513 was first released.

GILT
Between 1962 & 1966 ( 5xx,xxx - 1,4xx,xxx ) --- Dials were GILT and were metres first. "200m = 660ft"

Metres First
End 1966 ( 1,5xx,xxx ) --- Gilt dials were replaced with the Matte metres first dial, which continued till around 1969 ( 2,3xx,xxx). Some believe that it went all the way till 2,7xx,xxx...but this is doubtful & collectors shy away from anything above 2.3 million.

Feet First
During 1969, Rolex changed the dial to feet first. Rumour has it that it was due to the expanding USA market.

In 1972, Rolex replaced the Twin Lock with the Trip Lock.

Maxi Dials
In 1974 ( 3,7xx,xxx ) --- Rolex introduced the MAXI Dials - of which, there are 5 variants. The Mark V Maxi continued till mid 1984.

White Gold Gloss
In 1984 (8,5xx,xxx), Rolex replaced the last Matte Dial with the new Tritum gloss dial (White Gold Surrounds). These remained in place until 1989/1990 (L Series).

[simplerolex]

Originally Posted by lsettle

Is it me or does it look like the bezel insert was "shaved" down??? Look at the top of the 10 and 50. Something does not look right.

Lawrence

Good catch Laurence (I will let you know once I receive the watch today)

[simplerolex]

Originally Posted by kooltzar

A 1969 should have a matte feet first dial submariner below depth, not a meters first dial anymore!

This dial is obviously not a period correct dial, but it seems the buyer does not care, as he likes the patina and it will be a daily wearer I suppose. The watch is definitely not worth less than if this later dial would be in a period correct later (80ies) case. On the contrary, you can still source a period correct dial and make it worth more (provided you get a period correct dial at a reasonable price).

You're right kooltzar, I bought this and I was aware of the dial and hands replacement (that is not the right one) and case polishing; but not for the rest (like no twinlock crown and shaving on the crown which Lawrence noticed)
What made me buy it was the unusual patina on the dial and of course the low price (I joined the bid during the last 4 minutes so I did not have much chance to analyzed it prior to purchase)

But if the correct dial is Feet first (I will look for the right dial and twinlock and check if there is a good investment to increase its value)


Any idea about a price range of the correct dial?
Any idea about If can put back the twinlock and prices?

Thanks again

Tony