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seattleal · 7 July 2015, 04:29 AM

Other than the missing lume in the hour hand and some cracks in the 12 lume, the dial looks near perfect to me.

What do you think?

jdmi32 · 7 July 2015, 04:59 AM

Since you did ask for opinions I will say that I notice that a bit lume has flaked off the edges of many of the hour plots. More pics are needed.

waspy1 · 7 July 2015, 01:05 PM

It's very easy misrepresent the condition of a gilt dial. Multiple pics from all angles in natural light is needed to get a good opinion. Best is to have it in your hand or have a good return clause to avoid disappointment. I don't think the pics allow an accurate judgement to be made - I'd be worried that the pics are chosen so that flaws are not obvious.

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seattleal · 7 July 2015, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waspy1

It's very easy misrepresent the condition of a gilt dial. Multiple pics from all angles in natural light is needed to get a good opinion. Best is to have it in your hand or have a good return clause to avoid disappointment. I don't think the pics allow an accurate judgement to be made - I'd be worried that the pics are chosen so that flaws are not obvious.

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Thanks - I took these pics and have the watch in hand. The only two issues I can see with the dial are a slight error in the L of Rolex, and the lume is pretty thin on plots 11-4. I'd post better pics but the dial is so glossy it's hard to take pics in bright light with the camera I have.

This watch cost me less than many matt dial 5513's are selling for, so I'm not expecting perfection.

waspy1 · 7 July 2015, 01:33 PM

Ok, that's better. If it looks good to the eye then fine. Lume may not be perfect but if less than 10k U.S.d I think you've done well.

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datejust24 · 8 July 2015, 01:48 PM

I love it ...not perfect of course but I would proudly wear the hell out of it ...congrats

seattleal · 3 September 2015, 12:01 PM

Here it is, freshly back from ABC -

waspy1 · 3 September 2015, 01:29 PM

Looks great! Are the lume plots as white as they appear in the pic? Or just as a result of camera flash?

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Dr.Smellody · 3 September 2015, 02:38 PM

Looking good!

seattleal · 3 September 2015, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by waspy1

Looks great! Are the lume plots as white as they appear in the pic? Or just as a result of camera flash?

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Lume is pretty thin on many of the plots, which is why they look so white. The dial is scratched, but still has a high gloss and is very reflective.

As I said before, not perfect, but very nice - and even nicer after the ABC spa treatment.

Texican · 3 September 2015, 04:26 PM

I think you did very well for the approx price range you mentioned...with the prices what they are these days for really excellant gilt dialed subs I'd be happy to wear that one myself! A nice solid daily wearer..Congrats!!

watchcrank · 3 September 2015, 11:06 PM

Great watch that you can wear without issue.

Pharmlou · 4 September 2015, 10:25 PM

Love it. Now for a nice leather watch strap!

SearChart · 4 September 2015, 10:30 PM

Looks great

nick c · 4 September 2015, 11:12 PM

Very nice!

brandrea · 4 September 2015, 11:14 PM

Congratulations, very nice

R-H · 7 September 2015, 05:16 PM

Great job Al, did you find out if it's a 65 / 66? Did ABC replace the crystal, it looked like the before photos, the crystal had those fine cracks like my watch did.

Enjoy

Vincent65 · 7 September 2015, 05:51 PM

Looks beautiful, many congrats!

RLX-lvr · 7 September 2015, 09:14 PM

Nice gilt 5513, congrats.

I love the insert!

seattleal · 10 September 2015, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by R-H

Great job Al, did you find out if it's a 65 / 66? Did ABC replace the crystal, it looked like the before photos, the crystal had those fine cracks like my watch did.

Enjoy

Thanks Robert - caseback is dated iii/65. After seeing yours, I had them replace the crystal with the dome crystal they manufacture - it really helps recreate the original look of the watch.

seattleal · 10 September 2015, 02:42 AM

Thank you all for the compliments -

7 July 2015, 04:29 AM	#1
seattleal 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Al Location: Out West Watch: 4 Digit Subs Posts: 882	Incoming 5513 Gilt Gloss Other than the missing lume in the hour hand and some cracks in the 12 lume, the dial looks near perfect to me. What do you think? Attached Images

3 September 2015, 12:01 PM	#7
seattleal 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Al Location: Out West Watch: 4 Digit Subs Posts: 882	Here it is, freshly back from ABC - Attached Images

3 September 2015, 04:26 PM	#11
Texican "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Scotty Location: Texas Watch: 1680 Red, 5512 Posts: 230	I think you did very well for the approx price range you mentioned...with the prices what they are these days for really excellant gilt dialed subs I'd be happy to wear that one myself! A nice solid daily wearer..Congrats!! __________________

7 September 2015, 05:51 PM	#18
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Looks beautiful, many congrats! __________________

7 July 2015, 04:59 AM	#2
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Since you did ask for opinions I will say that I notice that a bit lume has flaked off the edges of many of the hour plots. More pics are needed.

7 July 2015, 01:05 PM	#3
waspy1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Home! Posts: 1,259	It's very easy misrepresent the condition of a gilt dial. Multiple pics from all angles in natural light is needed to get a good opinion. Best is to have it in your hand or have a good return clause to avoid disappointment. I don't think the pics allow an accurate judgement to be made - I'd be worried that the pics are chosen so that flaws are not obvious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 July 2015, 01:33 PM	#5
waspy1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Home! Posts: 1,259	Ok, that's better. If it looks good to the eye then fine. Lume may not be perfect but if less than 10k U.S.d I think you've done well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 July 2015, 01:48 PM	#6
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	I love it ...not perfect of course but I would proudly wear the hell out of it ...congrats

3 September 2015, 01:29 PM	#8
waspy1 Banned Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Home! Posts: 1,259	Looks great! Are the lume plots as white as they appear in the pic? Or just as a result of camera flash? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 September 2015, 02:38 PM	#9
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,417	Looking good!

3 September 2015, 11:06 PM	#12
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	Great watch that you can wear without issue.

4 September 2015, 10:25 PM	#13
Pharmlou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Louis Location: Australia Watch: 114060 16710 5513 Posts: 95	Love it. Now for a nice leather watch strap!

4 September 2015, 11:12 PM	#15
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Very nice!

4 September 2015, 11:14 PM	#16
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Congratulations, very nice

7 September 2015, 05:16 PM	#17
R-H "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Robert Location: Palm Springs CA. Watch: 1967 5513 Posts: 385	Great job Al, did you find out if it's a 65 / 66? Did ABC replace the crystal, it looked like the before photos, the crystal had those fine cracks like my watch did. Enjoy

7 September 2015, 09:14 PM	#19
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Nice gilt 5513, congrats. I love the insert!

10 September 2015, 02:42 AM	#21
seattleal 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Al Location: Out West Watch: 4 Digit Subs Posts: 882	Thank you all for the compliments -

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