5513 Sub Gilt/Meters First; Is the dial real? Help?!

[lazypolarbears]

Hi TRF!

I am potentially buying a Gilt 5513 Submariner Meters First... I asked the seller for some pictures but they displayed poorly so I asked him again to text me some, which I'll post when I get them. I'm a sucker for vintage Rolexes... have some for sale here as well, but always switching models.

But for now:

-Produced Q3 1964 (from the caseback), which would be correct for a Gilt 5513 meters first; runs fine; original case; etc.

-The lumeplots have obviously been redone... how does that affect the value?

-I can get original 5513/5512 hands from someone, so I can replace those...

... But obviously the dial is everything. Has it been completely refinished or just the lumeplots? I thought the gilt 5513 dials were supposed to be glossy, or no? And what's up with the 'residue' at the 8/10 (and 6 lumeplot) positions?


An expert can probably easily tell from the font and dial whether or not it's original or semi-original or refinished. But I'm definitely not an expert. So please help before I shell out a lot of money for this?? (Speaking of which, what's the approximate value?)


Thanks in advance!!