dearest experts ~ 5513 to pounce on it or be patient???

[Atone]

You guys have been very generous with your experience as I've hunted down my first vintage piece. I saw a number of vintage rolex in a local watch store this weekend and fell in love with the 5513 superdome and overall aesthetic. is this a buy at $9500? any issues?

[Perpetual74]

In my opinion...

the dial has plots a little bit dirty ... the case is not in good condition, the hands have been replaced, the bracelet is certainly not consistent with the watch era (which judging from the dial and the insert -very nice- should be the years 67/70 .. if it is from a later period then it would not be correct the dial) ...
Crown is correct.. And plexi is not a superdome but a service one...

if I had my way I would look for other .. especially for the asking price that does not seem low for a watch in these (in my opinion poor) conditions

[Wesley Crusher]

Hard pass for me. That watch is in rough shape.

[droptopman]

Keep looking.

[vintagehartmann]

For me, the only things going for it are the insert and the non-triplock crown. I would pass.

[Atone]

Originally Posted by Perpetual74

In my opinion...

the dial has plots a little bit dirty ... the case is not in good condition, the hands have been replaced, the bracelet is certainly not consistent with the watch era (which judging from the dial and the insert -very nice- should be the years 67/70 .. if it is from a later period then it would not be correct the dial) ...
Crown is correct.. And plexi is not a superdome but a service one...

if I had my way I would look for other .. especially for the asking price that does not seem low for a watch in these (in my opinion poor) conditions

Once again. I thank you and very much appreciate your input and expertise!!! The hunt continues . . .

[theflywrist]

Originally Posted by Atone

Once again. I thank you and very much appreciate your input and expertise!!! The hunt continues . . .

Good call!
Both case and dial don't look that great at all.
I'm sure you'll land a much nicer one, and the patience will pay off!
Good luck

[Frogman4me]

The best thing on this watch is the insert minus the pearl. Not a good sign.

[zapokee]

Crystal looks like the flatter-profile service replacement rather than a superdome. Cringed when I saw the cupping on that lughole...

Move along. Nothing worth almost ten grand here...

[Atone]

Thanks all. I apprdeciate the feedback as always. On to the next.

[Vincent65]

Originally Posted by Atone

On to the next.

Take your time!

[crowncollection]

Pass and keep looking


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[sitka39]

Keep looking as others have said. It had a pretty rough life that watch...

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by Atone

Once again. I thank you and very much appreciate your input and expertise!!! The hunt continues . . .

Don't hunt at that store again....time to find some new grounds as that piece is beat for the money..

[brandrea]

[Atone]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Don't hunt at that store again....time to find some new grounds as that piece is beat for the money..

The saddening part is that the owner emphatically told me it was an all original watch. I am guessing he was aware that this was not an accurate statement.

[Atone]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Don't hunt at that store again....time to find some new grounds as that piece is beat for the money..

This watch was not from that store. This one was online

[Robbyvm]

all has been said... enjoy the hunt !