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hanybad · 17 January 2011, 03:00 AM

Hello,I'm about to pull the trigger on this 1967 sub 5513 and I need some experts opinion please, it comes with everything in the pictures.
thank you TRF members.

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hanybad · 17 January 2011, 09:54 AM

Did I post in the wrong forum?

Did I ask the wrong question?

Any opinion will help please. thanks

HL65 · 17 January 2011, 10:32 AM

What are you paying? I am more of a gilt guy myself--If you want an amazing 5513 gilt dial complete set-let me know as I know of a great collector with one. I am hesitant to comment on this one-it all depends on price.

hanybad · 17 January 2011, 10:42 AM

Connor thanks for the reply I'm paying 4.7k for this (I think it's a great deal) but why are you hesitant?

please let me know.

HL65 · 17 January 2011, 10:56 AM

I am hesitant without knowing price--now I know price. That is awfully low price for a meters first sub. Are you buying from a well known seller??

EvEr34 · 17 January 2011, 10:59 AM

I assume you know it's not the original bracelet

HL65 · 17 January 2011, 11:06 AM

I would hope so as the original bracelet would cost 2/3rds what he is paying for the watch!! Bracelets are bracelets--the watch is what matters. Can always buy a braclet.

hanybad · 17 January 2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

I am hesitant without knowing price--now I know price. That is awfully low price for a meters first sub. Are you buying from a well known seller??

Will Connor I'm buying it from the original owner he is a friend of my dad he got it back in 1968 in Kuwait and now he lives in Egypt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvEr34

I'm assuming you know it's not the original bracelet.

Yes I was told that the bracelet was changed to 93150 with 580 endlinks.

HL65 · 17 January 2011, 11:08 AM

Great deal then-go for it. The bracelet does not matter--I wear all of my vintage subs on 93150's also-far more comfortable!

hanybad · 17 January 2011, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

Great deal then-go for it. The bracelet does not matter--I wear all of my vintage subs on 93150's also-far more comfortable!

Thanks for your great help I just needed some encouragement as this will be my first vintage and I know there will be more to come just wanted to make sure I did the right thing before I purchase and keep learning.

PhilM · 17 January 2011, 06:23 PM

Box and papers meters first for less than $5k, if you don't buy it then PM me and I will

Looks to be a great deal

swish77 · 18 January 2011, 02:05 AM

If everything is legit and in good working order, etc ... it's an amazing deal.

B333 · 18 January 2011, 02:20 AM

Hi,
Mine is sn #1,607,xxx and yours is an absolutely super example with box & papers!

Bezel insert is correct, and plexi looks like the original superdome tropic 19. Only thing is to check if crown has been changed or is original twinlock.
Don't worry about the bracelet as this can be replaced later if you want 100% originality.
PM me if you want to see a pic of mine.
Best regards,

HL65 · 18 January 2011, 02:26 AM

It appears to be twin lock as far as me eyes can tell.

hanybad · 18 January 2011, 03:02 AM

Here are 2 more pictures of the crown and watch.
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roh123 · 18 January 2011, 03:15 AM

Sounds like a bargain complete. Good luck sir!

B333 · 18 January 2011, 03:16 AM

My watch was given to me by my uncle who bought it new. It has the Rolex service replacement tropic crystal and triplock crown as I wanted it to be water resistant. The tritium still glows, but not for long and it appears to be off-white with a pale green tint. The matte black paint has "texture" (not flat) and looks somewhat like a road surface. Outdoors, and at an angle, you can see the occasional shiny metallic speck. There has not been much mention about the paint used on the matte Sub dials, but the paint used on this one is fascinating

Also, looking at your bezel insert, the "4" in 40 and the "0" in 10 are identical to mine (focus on the dark enclosed area).

Best

hanybad · 18 January 2011, 03:23 AM

Thanks for the good info and pic's that is why I love TRF and appreciate all members here.

Submarino · 18 January 2011, 04:18 AM

Nice find. Good luck and enjoy!

SS Oyster · 30 January 2011, 05:18 AM

What's the difference (pics would help) between gilt and non-gilt dials?

HL65 · 30 January 2011, 06:10 AM

Gilt dials used gold in paint and have glossy dials. Matte are flat with white writing.
See below picture of one of my 5512 Gilt dials--notice difference between it and the matte dial pictured above.

**(2 silver lines also)
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17 January 2011, 10:32 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	What are you paying? I am more of a gilt guy myself--If you want an amazing 5513 gilt dial complete set-let me know as I know of a great collector with one. I am hesitant to comment on this one-it all depends on price. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 January 2011, 10:56 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	I am hesitant without knowing price--now I know price. That is awfully low price for a meters first sub. Are you buying from a well known seller?? __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 January 2011, 11:06 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	I would hope so as the original bracelet would cost 2/3rds what he is paying for the watch!! Bracelets are bracelets--the watch is what matters. Can always buy a braclet. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 January 2011, 11:08 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Great deal then-go for it. The bracelet does not matter--I wear all of my vintage subs on 93150's also-far more comfortable! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 January 2011, 02:20 AM	#13
B333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 6	5513 Hi, Mine is sn #1,607,xxx and yours is an absolutely super example with box & papers! Bezel insert is correct, and plexi looks like the original superdome tropic 19. Only thing is to check if crown has been changed or is original twinlock. Don't worry about the bracelet as this can be replaced later if you want 100% originality. PM me if you want to see a pic of mine. Best regards,

17 January 2011, 03:00 AM	#1
hanybad "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Hany Location: Canada Watch: 116523,116710,5513 Posts: 529	Need a trained eye opinion 5513. Hello,I'm about to pull the trigger on this 1967 sub 5513 and I need some experts opinion please, it comes with everything in the pictures. thank you TRF members.

17 January 2011, 09:54 AM	#2
hanybad "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Hany Location: Canada Watch: 116523,116710,5513 Posts: 529	Did I post in the wrong forum? Did I ask the wrong question? Any opinion will help please. thanks

17 January 2011, 10:42 AM	#4
hanybad "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Hany Location: Canada Watch: 116523,116710,5513 Posts: 529	Connor thanks for the reply I'm paying 4.7k for this (I think it's a great deal) but why are you hesitant? please let me know.

17 January 2011, 10:59 AM	#6
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	I assume you know it's not the original bracelet

17 January 2011, 06:23 PM	#11
PhilM "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: London Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 1,765	Box and papers meters first for less than $5k, if you don't buy it then PM me and I will Looks to be a great deal

18 January 2011, 02:05 AM	#12
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,001	If everything is legit and in good working order, etc ... it's an amazing deal.

18 January 2011, 02:26 AM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	It appears to be twin lock as far as me eyes can tell. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 January 2011, 03:02 AM	#15
hanybad "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Hany Location: Canada Watch: 116523,116710,5513 Posts: 529	More pic's Here are 2 more pictures of the crown and watch.

18 January 2011, 03:15 AM	#16
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Sounds like a bargain complete. Good luck sir!

18 January 2011, 03:16 AM	#17
B333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Malaysia Posts: 6	5513 My watch was given to me by my uncle who bought it new. It has the Rolex service replacement tropic crystal and triplock crown as I wanted it to be water resistant. The tritium still glows, but not for long and it appears to be off-white with a pale green tint. The matte black paint has "texture" (not flat) and looks somewhat like a road surface. Outdoors, and at an angle, you can see the occasional shiny metallic speck. There has not been much mention about the paint used on the matte Sub dials, but the paint used on this one is fascinating Also, looking at your bezel insert, the "4" in 40 and the "0" in 10 are identical to mine (focus on the dark enclosed area). Best Attached Images

18 January 2011, 03:23 AM	#18
hanybad "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Hany Location: Canada Watch: 116523,116710,5513 Posts: 529	Thanks for the good info and pic's that is why I love TRF and appreciate all members here.

18 January 2011, 04:18 AM	#19
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Nice find. Good luck and enjoy! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

30 January 2011, 05:18 AM	#20
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	What's the difference (pics would help) between gilt and non-gilt dials?

30 January 2011, 06:10 AM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Gilt dials used gold in paint and have glossy dials. Matte are flat with white writing. See below picture of one of my 5512 Gilt dials--notice difference between it and the matte dial pictured above. (2 silver lines also) __________________ SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT**

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