5513 Mark II - Could this be the one?

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Originally Posted by qadhi

Reputed sellers are important but always make sure you do your homework and double check everything as anybody can do "unintentional mistakes".

"All original" means genuine Rolex parts and may include parts changed during Rolex service or at the shop as part of the "spa". There are too many watches with some very obvious issues hiding behind the reputations maintained by some sellers so be very cautious.

Market pricing is managed by few vintage dealers and you can search for old advertisements to see how they keep pushing it further every few months.

There is a reason some watches keep showing up for several weeks or months and some with even price adjustments too often. Stay clear!

This is pretty much what I learned during my hunt for a red sub in a month. ☺

PS. If you come across something which really clicks all the check boxes of a good watch then do not hesitate to pay some premium.

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Thanks qadhi.

I usually ask a standard set of questions from each seller to decipher what they really mean by original parts, serviced, running well etc. The answers vary by comprehension as well.

I agree market prices are largely dealer driven and have been rising steadily (for no apparent reason that I can tell). Over the past year alone, having searched the forums here and elsewhere extensively, the 5513 Mark 1-5 dials have gone up by anywhere between USD 500 to 1000. Not that the quality of the watches being sold has actually improved.

I am ready to pay a premium but my premiums are not good enough for the seller! Premium is of course subjective but not always reasonable :)