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Sav10001 · 27 January 2015, 06:58 PM

hello, in my continuing hunt for a decent 1960's 5513 I am looking at one with nice colour to hands and markers, except for some darker rings or stains to a few of the markers, does this suggest a problem of some sort? The etiquette issue is should i link to the sales pictures themselves as they have details of the seller.

ToniH. · 27 January 2015, 07:03 PM

I think that darker stains could be caused by water damage Impossible to say without the pictures. I wouldn't buy one that is damaged since there is always an option to wait for a perfect one. :)

MonBK · 27 January 2015, 07:19 PM

Sure, why not?

Sav10001 · 27 January 2015, 07:25 PM

picture:

http://www.explorerwatch.com/Photo/7...0d9a7b8873.jpg

mluther · 27 January 2015, 09:09 PM

I wouldn't touch a watch with that sort of discolouration to the markers. Some would consider it damage and you will struggle to sell it in the future if you need to.

I would also stay away from ebay as it takes some experience to not buy a dud, which I think you inevitably will based on the watches you have shown us so far.

Sav10001 · 27 January 2015, 10:52 PM

thanks for the advice, all appreciated.

Dr DRW · 28 January 2015, 02:34 PM

I have seen some good original examples that have some inconsistency to the patina as in this example , often darker in center , this does not necessarily indicate damage , but most vintage lovers prefer a more even patina. So this watch would likely sell a discount to one with more even patina.

27 January 2015, 06:58 PM	#1
Sav10001 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK Posts: 79	etiquette question.. hello, in my continuing hunt for a decent 1960's 5513 I am looking at one with nice colour to hands and markers, except for some darker rings or stains to a few of the markers, does this suggest a problem of some sort? The etiquette issue is should i link to the sales pictures themselves as they have details of the seller.

27 January 2015, 09:09 PM	#5
mluther "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Brussels Watch: aholic Posts: 1,108	I wouldn't touch a watch with that sort of discolouration to the markers. Some would consider it damage and you will struggle to sell it in the future if you need to. I would also stay away from ebay as it takes some experience to not buy a dud, which I think you inevitably will based on the watches you have shown us so far. __________________ Instagram: michael.luther

28 January 2015, 02:34 PM	#7
Dr DRW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: David Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Divers Posts: 323	I have seen some good original examples that have some inconsistency to the patina as in this example , often darker in center , this does not necessarily indicate damage , but most vintage lovers prefer a more even patina. So this watch would likely sell a discount to one with more even patina. __________________ Rolex 1665, 1675, 1680, 5513, 16600, 16610, 14060

27 January 2015, 07:03 PM	#2
ToniH. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Helsinki Posts: 103	I think that darker stains could be caused by water damage Impossible to say without the pictures. I wouldn't buy one that is damaged since there is always an option to wait for a perfect one. :)

27 January 2015, 07:19 PM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Sure, why not?

27 January 2015, 07:25 PM	#4
Sav10001 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK Posts: 79	picture: http://www.explorerwatch.com/Photo/7...0d9a7b8873.jpg

27 January 2015, 10:52 PM	#6
Sav10001 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK Posts: 79	thanks for the advice, all appreciated.

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