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Old 8 June 2013, 03:29 AM   #1
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5512 with 5513 case back?

I was checking out a vintage 5512 (1975-76). Had the back off and the case back was stamped 5513. Was this common from Rolex. It's a one owner watch.
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Old 8 June 2013, 03:41 AM   #2
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It happened frequently
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Old 8 June 2013, 12:13 PM   #3
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Very common.
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Old 8 June 2013, 12:49 PM   #4
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Very common.
X3. It was common.
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Old 8 June 2013, 11:55 PM   #5
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As said above, very common. Rolex would often just use what they had in the parts bin.
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