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blassy · 18 October 2011, 09:35 PM

Hi gang - vintage dealer in my area just came across a 5513 (he believes from the early 70's....I haven't seen it in person yet) and it has the spider dial. Not entirely sure I love it, but going down to take a look at it.
What are the thoughts on the spider dial? He also is looking for around 6K which I think is a little high.

cruvon · 18 October 2011, 10:13 PM

Not sure if the spider dial defect is as desirable as say a paint defect causing a tropical dial, maybe other collectors here could throw some light onthe desireability of a spider dial? Personally I wouldn't go for a spider dial but that's just me.

dricig · 18 October 2011, 10:23 PM

I don't see any desirability in a defective dial.
That price seems high.
I would keep looking for one in good shape.

dave

Clay · 18 October 2011, 11:39 PM

I have never seen a MATT Spider dial???
Which is what an early 70's 5513 should have...If it's a Gloss Dial then it is certainly not original...Either way his price is WAY to high....

Clay · 18 October 2011, 11:39 PM

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blassy · 19 October 2011, 12:05 AM

only pic I have so far.....

renfield33 · 19 October 2011, 12:10 AM

Personally, I'm not a fan.

blassy · 19 October 2011, 12:29 AM

the more I look, the less I like. The more I read, the less I like. May save myself the gas money and hold out. Perhaps that birth year (1967) sub will pass my door one day, and then my quest will be complete....for a while.
For the record - picked up a few Nato straps to test out on an old vintage Seiko and I am SOLD! Most comfortable way to wear a watch I have ever experienced! Whatever I get is most defintley going on one.....

Beelzy · 19 October 2011, 12:48 AM

I for one prefer a good clean Matte dial......Spider web dials are ugly, and are probably the
only Vintage Rolex dials that when encountered should be replaced. JMHO.

harry in montreal · 19 October 2011, 02:34 AM

i like that nasty green bezel pearl

my watchmaker just installed the same part on my tudor sub

it doesnt even glow very well

lol

18 October 2011, 09:35 PM	#1
blassy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: 116610 LN, 16800 Posts: 863	5513 with spider dial Hi gang - vintage dealer in my area just came across a 5513 (he believes from the early 70's....I haven't seen it in person yet) and it has the spider dial. Not entirely sure I love it, but going down to take a look at it. What are the thoughts on the spider dial? He also is looking for around 6K which I think is a little high.

18 October 2011, 10:13 PM	#2
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Not sure if the spider dial defect is as desirable as say a paint defect causing a tropical dial, maybe other collectors here could throw some light onthe desireability of a spider dial? Personally I wouldn't go for a spider dial but that's just me. __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

18 October 2011, 10:23 PM	#3
dricig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: NY Metro Posts: 680	I don't see any desirability in a defective dial. That price seems high. I would keep looking for one in good shape. dave __________________ Rolex 15010 Date -16013 TT DJ 16610LV -16750 GMT-16600 SD 16710 GMT -Tudor 79280

18 October 2011, 11:39 PM	#5
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	. Last edited by Clay; 18 October 2011 at 11:40 PM.. Reason: double posting???

19 October 2011, 12:05 AM	#6
blassy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: 116610 LN, 16800 Posts: 863	only pic I have so far..... Attached Images

19 October 2011, 12:10 AM	#7
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	Personally, I'm not a fan. __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

19 October 2011, 12:29 AM	#8
blassy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Canada Watch: 116610 LN, 16800 Posts: 863	the more I look, the less I like. The more I read, the less I like. May save myself the gas money and hold out. Perhaps that birth year (1967) sub will pass my door one day, and then my quest will be complete....for a while. For the record - picked up a few Nato straps to test out on an old vintage Seiko and I am SOLD! Most comfortable way to wear a watch I have ever experienced! Whatever I get is most defintley going on one.....

19 October 2011, 12:48 AM	#9
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	I for one prefer a good clean Matte dial......Spider web dials are ugly, and are probably the only Vintage Rolex dials that when encountered should be replaced. JMHO.

19 October 2011, 02:34 AM	#10
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	i like that nasty green bezel pearl my watchmaker just installed the same part on my tudor sub it doesnt even glow very well lol

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