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miantosca · 20 December 2011, 05:10 PM

First post but have been lurking for a while! What do you guys think? Any info is great. 9 mil serial number. got it from a reputable seller at a very good price.

Thanks!

SWIMPRUF · 20 December 2011, 09:32 PM

Looks nice, I think it needs a bezel pearl.

miantosca · 20 December 2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SWIMPRUF

Looks nice, I think it needs a bezel pearl.

Yes, agreed.

bertberr · 21 December 2011, 03:24 AM

I actually rather like it without a pearl, sort of emphasises the 'tool' look of the watch!

Rolexis · 21 December 2011, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bertberr

I actually rather like it without a pearl, sort of emphasises the 'tool' look of the watch!

I would leave it too. If you spend more money on a new bezel its not going to gain any value and if the bezel you buy is aftermarket, your better of with yours. Although I think a watch guy maybe able to just replace the pearl for less than 40 bucks

Keeperoftime · 21 December 2011, 05:17 AM

Nice, Congrats!!

To pearl or not to pearl! :)

either way a beauty!

miantosca · 21 December 2011, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexis

I would leave it too. If you spend more money on a new bezel its not going to gain any value and if the bezel you buy is aftermarket, your better of with yours. Although I think a watch guy maybe able to just replace the pearl for less than 40 bucks

That's what I was kind of hoping. Either way not too concerned.

miantosca · 21 December 2011, 05:36 AM

Now that I look at it through a loop, it looks like the insert was damaged a bit when the pearl was lost. A new one would probably just fall out anyways. I think I'd rather find a bracelet first. Does anyone know what is correct for this watch? I haven't gotten that far in my research yet.

Eric88 · 21 December 2011, 05:47 AM

Go for a 93150 with 580 end links. They come up fairly often or you can post a WTB. I sourced a BNIB for my 1680 and it made the watch look and feel like a million bucks.

Beaumont Miller II · 21 December 2011, 07:36 AM

Very nice watch and congratulations.

Full disclosure time: You outbid me on that watch by a small amount and I was kicking myself for not bidding a little more with less time on the auction clock.

I think that watch is great looking. It has some wear, but I agree with the seller that it likely has never been polished. When you study the nuances of a watch that may have never been polished it helps you appreciate and understand what comes to the market most of the time. I am happy to know the watch ended up with a TRFer and will be enjoyed by its new owner.

drockadam · 21 December 2011, 08:54 AM

It's gorgeous!! Get a new bezel with pearl, and a Grey/Black NATO and it'd be even more gorgeous!

miantosca · 21 December 2011, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric88

Go for a 93150 with 580 end links. They come up fairly often or you can post a WTB. I sourced a BNIB for my 1680 and it made the watch look and feel like a million bucks.

Got to save up some more cash first!

miantosca · 21 December 2011, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Very nice watch and congratulations.

Full disclosure time: You outbid me on that watch by a small amount and I was kicking myself for not bidding a little more with less time on the auction clock.

I think that watch is great looking. It has some wear, but I agree with the seller that it likely has never been polished. When you study the nuances of a watch that may have never been polished it helps you appreciate and understand what comes to the market most of the time. I am happy to know the watch ended up with a TRFer and will be enjoyed by its new owner.

I knew i got lucky! I blew it on like 5 watches this past month. Got me paying attention. ha I like that it has wear. Now i don't have to get upset the first time i clunk it on something.

Good luck on the hunt! I think its the best part.

jamesw · 22 December 2011, 06:05 AM

No pearl gives it a rugged look.

GeoGio Greece · 23 December 2011, 05:52 AM

Congrats

miantosca · 23 December 2011, 01:34 PM

Thanks everyone! Merry Xmas!

Ebruner · 23 December 2011, 01:53 PM

Nice!! Get a bracelet and keep it forever.

-Eddie

Deldog · 24 December 2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by miantosca

Now i don't have to get upset the first time i clunk it on something.

Good luck on the hunt! I think its the best part.

I agree, miantosca. That's one of the main reasons I like to buy pre-owned. I think I'd be too timid with a brand new watch.

Jagatai · 24 December 2011, 01:14 AM

Sweet!

dysondiver · 24 December 2011, 01:25 AM

looks nice

l0peter0l · 24 December 2011, 04:11 AM

Dislike no peal, the peal can be serviced by Rolex center? Thz

20 December 2011, 05:10 PM	#1
miantosca "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 8	First vintage! 5513 First post but have been lurking for a while! What do you guys think? Any info is great. 9 mil serial number. got it from a reputable seller at a very good price. Thanks!

20 December 2011, 09:32 PM	#2
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Looks nice, I think it needs a bezel pearl. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

21 December 2011, 05:17 AM	#6
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Nice, Congrats!! To pearl or not to pearl! :) either way a beauty! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

21 December 2011, 07:36 AM	#10
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Very nice watch and congratulations. Full disclosure time: You outbid me on that watch by a small amount and I was kicking myself for not bidding a little more with less time on the auction clock. I think that watch is great looking. It has some wear, but I agree with the seller that it likely has never been polished. When you study the nuances of a watch that may have never been polished it helps you appreciate and understand what comes to the market most of the time. I am happy to know the watch ended up with a TRFer and will be enjoyed by its new owner. __________________

23 December 2011, 05:52 AM	#15
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Congrats __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

21 December 2011, 03:24 AM	#4
bertberr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK Posts: 233	I actually rather like it without a pearl, sort of emphasises the 'tool' look of the watch!

21 December 2011, 05:36 AM	#8
miantosca "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 8	Now that I look at it through a loop, it looks like the insert was damaged a bit when the pearl was lost. A new one would probably just fall out anyways. I think I'd rather find a bracelet first. Does anyone know what is correct for this watch? I haven't gotten that far in my research yet.

21 December 2011, 05:47 AM	#9
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	Go for a 93150 with 580 end links. They come up fairly often or you can post a WTB. I sourced a BNIB for my 1680 and it made the watch look and feel like a million bucks.

21 December 2011, 08:54 AM	#11
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	It's gorgeous!! Get a new bezel with pearl, and a Grey/Black NATO and it'd be even more gorgeous!

22 December 2011, 06:05 AM	#14
jamesw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 209	No pearl gives it a rugged look.

23 December 2011, 01:34 PM	#16
miantosca "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 8	Thanks everyone! Merry Xmas!

23 December 2011, 01:53 PM	#17
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	Nice!! Get a bracelet and keep it forever. -Eddie __________________

24 December 2011, 01:14 AM	#19
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Sweet!

24 December 2011, 01:25 AM	#20
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	looks nice

24 December 2011, 04:11 AM	#21
l0peter0l "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Peter Location: HK Watch: 16610Lv Posts: 24	Dislike no peal, the peal can be serviced by Rolex center? Thz

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