Rolex Sub Meters First 5513, Value?

[jklein]

Does anyone know how much this watch is worth?
Serial 1.5 million.

[gimpex]

I think we would need a pic of the movement. Is that water corrosion on the dial , especially between 11 and 12. Also hour hand is bent - does it the movement still work ?

In a good working condition I would say between 4 and 5k. Thats what I paid for my meters first 1,9m series anyway.

[jklein]

movement was serviced and in excellent condition. Let me post a picture

[Michael M.]

As is, less than $4,000.

[mdw3]

The dial is basically garbage, and without a bracelet, you should figure it around $3,000. Unless you have a penchant for projects (or the poor and unloved of the world), I would look for a better watch. These are not exactly rare, and it will not cost much more.

Michael

[high5]

you cant even strip it for parts if corrosion is this bad. probably less than 1k if it is still running.

Originally Posted by mdw3

The dial is basically garbage, and without a bracelet, you should figure it around $3,000. Unless you have a penchant for projects (or the poor and unloved of the world), I would look for a better watch. These are not exactly rare, and it will not cost much more.

Michael

[high5]

typo, I mean less than 3k

[mdw3]

Actually, now that I look again more carefully, I see the bezel is fake too. Forget this bag of bones.

Michael

[remailbox]

Originally Posted by mdw3

Actually, now that I look again more carefully, I see the bezel is fake too. Forget this bag of bones.

Michael

Just out of curiousity, how do you spot the fake bezel ?

Rasmus

[The Fretking]

Originally Posted by remailbox

just out of curiousity, how do you spot the fake bezel ?

Rasmus

x2?

[high5]

Good eyes.

Originally Posted by mdw3

Actually, now that I look again more carefully, I see the bezel is fake too. Forget this bag of bones.

Michael

[mdw3]

Experience. The notches cut on the outside of the bezel have too sharp a profile, not even and scalloped enough. I just know what the fake ones look like, after having seen many over the years. It only takes one $500 mistake to learn the lesson well.

Michael

[jklein]

Here's a pic of the movement

[high5]

movement looks fine. have you got it tested? It needs a period correct dial and a bezel. The current price of a meter first 5513 in ok condition is about 4500 usd.

[Kingair]

I would not buy it . . .
This dial will hurt my eyes over again . . .

But you can find another dial . . .

HAGWe

[jklein]

had it tested yesterday, runs great.

[Beelzy]

$3000... for it needs a $1000 dial and new bezel.

[Submarino]

Wouldn't pay more than $2500 USD in that condition.