My first foray into Vintage Rolex - The 5513.

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While in all honesty, I'm not sure if this is actually ref. 5513, but my dear close friend who sold me this watch, and I trust him fully, told me is 5513.

But disclaimer warning: This is NOT for vintage purists, for there are parts that has been replaced, and I have no complaints about it. But I would totally agree that it would be missing it's "true vintage" components and lose some of it's "original history". But it's a vintage to me nonetheless.

It is a true beauty, and I wish, I had found a truly fully original one in this condition - but I know it would be highly unlikely, and the price would have not been for me to purchase.

The patina is clean and is in the same tone and colour, even the pearl in the bezel. I have no idea how they did that, but I do believe the insert has been replaced (well it looks TOO NEW to be a vintage of that age). The casing and lugs has been polished quite extensively, but not too visible to the naked eye.

Matched with my favorite NATO from Wotancraft, I think it's a killer.