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ericandrew · 6 September 2012, 10:06 PM

I recently bought this from a local shop that had originally sold it in the late 70's. They bought it back along with other jewelery from the estate. I would appreciate some assistance from the local experts on more specific's of what I have.

The case is marked 5513 with a serial # of 5.55mil. This should put it around 1978. The local authorized shop serviced the insides plus replaced the crystal, seals and maybe the crown and bezel.

Any opionions would be appreciated.

Horologer · 9 September 2012, 07:38 AM

Nice.
Looks like cousin of my watch 5.6 mil 5513

Beelzy · 10 September 2012, 01:38 AM

Yowza!

Nice 5513....I do think the hands were replaced at service also.

Enjoy!!

Vincent65 · 10 September 2012, 02:28 AM

lovely dial and the case looks good - the hands are lighter, so may be newer, and the bezel insert, I'd say (I'm no expert!)

Beaumont Miller II · 10 September 2012, 03:38 AM

Looks like a nice example of a Mk I Maxi dialed 5513. The dial would be correct for that serial range of case. Congrats.

katana · 10 September 2012, 03:39 AM

It's nice, but Karl says also that one can see from afar, hands / dial / insert is a difference in color.

Paradis

Kiwinz · 10 September 2012, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent65

lovely dial and the case looks good - the hands are lighter, so may be newer, and the bezel insert, I'd say (I'm no expert!)

Looking at the first pic, there would be no doubt.

ericandrew · 10 September 2012, 05:15 AM

Excellent - thanks for the input. I agree on the bezel replacement as it as no marks or scratches. The hands were not replaced on the very recent service as I talked with the repair shop plus there is no lume present in the dark. Maybe they were done at an earlier service.

Regardless, considering the relatively low price paid I am very pleased with my first Rolex. Now the hunt goes for the next.

Thanks again, great site for the new and uninformed.

GeoGio Greece · 10 September 2012, 05:47 AM

Congrats !

To me, the dial has been relumed in some time, but still as to preserve it have a pressure test.

See how the picts are taken by the members, as to show the lugs, crown, etc.

Enjoy !

high5 · 11 September 2012, 07:26 AM

do the hands glow? if so, it may be luminova. Not hard to find tritium hands though.
very nice maxi 1.

motoikkyu · 11 September 2012, 02:44 PM

Awesome, I like the overall effect and wouldn't be too nitpicky.

sea-dweller · 11 September 2012, 03:02 PM

Nice!

ericandrew · 12 September 2012, 12:59 AM

Based on what I had learned on this site I thouhgt it was a good value for the $2,000 I paid. Plus I really liked the looks and it being vintage was a hugh bonus.

Jason71 · 12 September 2012, 01:14 AM

If you only paid $2,000 then you got a steal. That was prolly only a little more than half of the value. Evidently that little shop didn't research current market value very well.

GeoGio Greece · 12 September 2012, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericandrew

Based on what I had learned on this site I thouhgt it was a good value for the $2,000 I paid. Plus I really liked the looks and it being vintage was a hugh bonus.

For that price, if it works properly ( no rust, no damages and keeping reasonable time) you got a very good deal.

Just have it pressure checked and ENJOYYYYYYY

Beelzy · 12 September 2012, 07:26 AM

WOW!.....2 Large??

That's a deal even if the dial was crap!........Good Score!!!

6 September 2012, 10:06 PM	#1
ericandrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC Posts: 6	First Rolex - 5513 I recently bought this from a local shop that had originally sold it in the late 70's. They bought it back along with other jewelery from the estate. I would appreciate some assistance from the local experts on more specific's of what I have. The case is marked 5513 with a serial # of 5.55mil. This should put it around 1978. The local authorized shop serviced the insides plus replaced the crystal, seals and maybe the crown and bezel. Any opionions would be appreciated. Attached Images

10 September 2012, 03:38 AM	#5
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Looks like a nice example of a Mk I Maxi dialed 5513. The dial would be correct for that serial range of case. Congrats. __________________

10 September 2012, 03:39 AM	#6
katana "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Paradis Location: Sweden Watch: Sub.1680/ Datejust Posts: 885	It's nice, but Karl says also that one can see from afar, hands / dial / insert is a difference in color. Paradis __________________

10 September 2012, 05:47 AM	#9
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Congrats ! To me, the dial has been relumed in some time, but still as to preserve it have a pressure test. See how the picts are taken by the members, as to show the lugs, crown, etc. Enjoy ! __________________ 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

12 September 2012, 01:14 AM	#14
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	If you only paid $2,000 then you got a steal. That was prolly only a little more than half of the value. Evidently that little shop didn't research current market value very well. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

9 September 2012, 07:38 AM	#2
Horologer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC Watch: 5513, 116610 Posts: 49	Nice. Looks like cousin of my watch 5.6 mil 5513

10 September 2012, 01:38 AM	#3
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	Yowza! Nice 5513....I do think the hands were replaced at service also. Enjoy!!

10 September 2012, 02:28 AM	#4
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	lovely dial and the case looks good - the hands are lighter, so may be newer, and the bezel insert, I'd say (I'm no expert!)

10 September 2012, 05:15 AM	#8
ericandrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC Posts: 6	Excellent - thanks for the input. I agree on the bezel replacement as it as no marks or scratches. The hands were not replaced on the very recent service as I talked with the repair shop plus there is no lume present in the dark. Maybe they were done at an earlier service. Regardless, considering the relatively low price paid I am very pleased with my first Rolex. Now the hunt goes for the next. Thanks again, great site for the new and uninformed.

11 September 2012, 07:26 AM	#10
high5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: hong kong Posts: 300	do the hands glow? if so, it may be luminova. Not hard to find tritium hands though. very nice maxi 1.

11 September 2012, 02:44 PM	#11
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	Awesome, I like the overall effect and wouldn't be too nitpicky.

11 September 2012, 03:02 PM	#12
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice!

12 September 2012, 12:59 AM	#13
ericandrew "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC Posts: 6	Based on what I had learned on this site I thouhgt it was a good value for the $2,000 I paid. Plus I really liked the looks and it being vintage was a hugh bonus.

12 September 2012, 07:26 AM	#16
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	WOW!.....2 Large?? That's a deal even if the dial was crap!........Good Score!!!

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