5513 PCG Gilt Underline . . .full, full set. 1965

[Dr.Smellody]

Originally Posted by TimeLord2

Did you place a little filler, like cork or something, between the crimped ends? I bought a pair of end links from a newer Swiss version jubilee for my oval link bracelet. No movement now. That said, it's quite apparent you do like full originality with your collection. And your collection is marvelous (Think old 80s 7up ad…)!

Thanks! I use a toothpick.... I like the cork idea. I wish Rolex would make a solid end link with recess against engravings that would work with the.old bracelets. That would be the one new bit I'd change on all my vintage. But Rolex is Rolex.

I just can't stand the rattle and when the end links make contact with engravings. I've seen how people manipulate and bend. I've never been successful...

Thanks for the cork tip. I started a toothpick thread several years ago.

[FrenchBigCrown]

Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

Thanks all. Here is the money shot!



I used my trick to true up the end links. No more rattle and the engravings are now protected.

Congratulations Doc.

Killer pickup.

Health to wear.

[Arnozerosix]

a true beauty ...

[Haywood_Milton]

Splendid, rare, valuable . . . even if it hadn't come with the lovely accessories.

Congratulations indeed.

[subx]

fantastic, that is exactly what submariner dreams are made of

[linesiders]

Very sweet pick up, Doc

[Dr.Smellody]

Thanks all for the very kind words. Nice to have something so complete. I had my watchmaker replace the back gasket and the crown gasket. Despite being rolex service parts. .. they were 48 years old. I did get a good picture of the case back internals while the watch was apart.

[Andad]

Nice condition.

[some.idiot]

The stuff dreams are made of. Great find.