The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Vintage Rolex Discussion

 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 17 April 2015, 07:37 AM   #1
forgedblades
"TRF" Member
 
forgedblades's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Real Name: Dave
Location: Memphis
Watch: 16610LV/CokeGMT II
Posts: 396
80's Era 5513

Hello all. Need some input on an 80's era 5513 that belongs to my Father-in-Law. This Sub has been his since the early 80's when he purchased it new from a local AD. It has seen it's fair share of wear and has never been serviced etc. He actually promised me this watch upon his passing so it means a lot to me. Well after years of wear the watch stopped the other day(broken main spring I suspect) and since I will inherit the watch one day I felt obliged to service the watch as he was just going to put it in a drawer and let it set until the day I got it.
The bracelet is in need of work as well and I am going to send that to Michael Young for a refurb but question...Instead of separating the bracelet and watch would it just be easier for Mr. Young to do the service as well? I have read rave reviews as to his work on bracelets but really nothing I can recall as to service of the movement. Guidance and input would be appreciated.
Also I opened the watch and while the model number on the case is 5513 the back case has 5512 stamped in it. Is this common or has it been replaced at some point do you think. He said he could not remember ever taking it in for anything.
One more thing I noticed was the dial. In the right light it appears that the paint is crazing. See picture below. Is this a concern for the long term "health" of the dial?
Again thanks in advance for all your input and advice.
Dave
Attached Images
 

Last edited by forgedblades; 17 April 2015 at 08:16 AM.. Reason: typo
forgedblades is offline   Reply With Quote
 


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.