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zerocool · 8 September 2016, 10:49 AM

Dearest Vintage Rolex Erudites,

I've come across a great looking 5513 (or is it 5512.) But as the title portends, the case is stamped as a 5512 yet the caseback is stamped 5513. Is this normal or something to be worried about? Any insights would be greatly helpful.

Cheers

seattleal · 8 September 2016, 11:56 AM

Post some pics and we can help you determine which it is.

It is quite common for a 5512 to have a case back stamped 5513.

jdmi32 · 8 September 2016, 12:15 PM

Very common. My 5513 has a 5512 case back.

zapokee · 8 September 2016, 05:50 PM

Yes, happens all the time. My 5512 came with a 5513 case back. Common wisdom is that Rolex just used whatever was available at the time. Don't let this discrepancy sway your decision.

Vlad · 9 September 2016, 01:58 AM

As long as the date code on the case back matches the serial number of the case, it's OK. Very common.

zerocool · 9 September 2016, 08:04 AM

Thanks all for the responses, it seemed a bit odd to see different model numbers on the same watch, but after some reading I've found it was common not only for Rolex back in the day but other brands as well (Omega.)

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8 September 2016, 10:49 AM	#1
zerocool "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Gustavo Location: Miami Beach Posts: 230	5512 Case with 5513 Caseback? Dearest Vintage Rolex Erudites, I've come across a great looking 5513 (or is it 5512.) But as the title portends, the case is stamped as a 5512 yet the caseback is stamped 5513. Is this normal or something to be worried about? Any insights would be greatly helpful. Cheers

8 September 2016, 11:56 AM	#2
seattleal 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Al Location: Out West Watch: 4 Digit Subs Posts: 882	Post some pics and we can help you determine which it is. It is quite common for a 5512 to have a case back stamped 5513.

8 September 2016, 12:15 PM	#3
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Very common. My 5513 has a 5512 case back.

8 September 2016, 05:50 PM	#4
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,367	Yes, happens all the time. My 5512 came with a 5513 case back. Common wisdom is that Rolex just used whatever was available at the time. Don't let this discrepancy sway your decision.

9 September 2016, 01:58 AM	#5
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 813	As long as the date code on the case back matches the serial number of the case, it's OK. Very common.

9 September 2016, 08:04 AM	#6
zerocool "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Gustavo Location: Miami Beach Posts: 230	Thanks all for the responses, it seemed a bit odd to see different model numbers on the same watch, but after some reading I've found it was common not only for Rolex back in the day but other brands as well (Omega.) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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