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mountainjogger · 28 August 2010, 07:27 AM

Looked at a just serviced 88/89 5513 today (had never seen one before).

Bezel did not click when turned counterclockwise (my 2003 sub date does). Is this normal?

Also was possible to turn it a little bit clockwise. Is this normal?

achova · 28 August 2010, 08:04 AM

Yes, the 5513 has a bi-directional bezel without clicks - press downward to facilitate turning. This design is shared with early Submariners, 5512, 1680, early GMT, Sea-Dweller, etc. The unidirectional bezel was brought in on the 16800 - the sapphire-crystal successor to the 1680.

mountainjogger · 28 August 2010, 08:51 AM

Thanks!!!

Thanks!

Nicko · 28 August 2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mountainjogger

Looked at a just serviced 88/89 5513 today (had never seen one before).

Bezel did not click when turned counterclockwise (my 2003 sub date does). Is this normal?

Also was possible to turn it a little bit clockwise. Is this normal?

Yup, perfectly normal. Hey, one question though, how can you become a 2009 Pledge Member when you joined this month and we're in 2010....?

rfknauss · 28 August 2010, 09:43 AM

Absolutely the way it was made originally. I purchased my 5513 new in 1978 from a Rolex AD. I actually prefer it as opposed to the click lock bezel on my LV Sub.

For one thing, you an always perfectly align it with the minute markers. And if you are just a few minutes past where you want the marker to be, you can go in either direction. With my LV, I have to go all the way around the dial.

mountainjogger · 28 August 2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

Yup, perfectly normal. Hey, one question though, how can you become a 2009 Pledge Member when you joined this month and we're in 2010....?

Good question.

Great minds think alike. Sent this exact same question to the TRF a while ago and have not received an answer.

mountainjogger · 28 August 2010, 10:57 AM

I see your point. Have the same issues on my Y SS sub date.

mountainjogger · 28 August 2010, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

Yup, perfectly normal. Hey, one question though, how can you become a 2009 Pledge Member when you joined this month and we're in 2010....?

Posted the same question in new members section. Maybe mission control can tell us both.

28 August 2010, 07:27 AM	#1
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	Two questions about proper functioning of 5513 bezel? Looked at a just serviced 88/89 5513 today (had never seen one before). Bezel did not click when turned counterclockwise (my 2003 sub date does). Is this normal? Also was possible to turn it a little bit clockwise. Is this normal?

28 August 2010, 08:04 AM	#2
achova "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adam C. Location: W. Washington Watch: it vary. Posts: 626	Yes, the 5513 has a bi-directional bezel without clicks - press downward to facilitate turning. This design is shared with early Submariners, 5512, 1680, early GMT, Sea-Dweller, etc. The unidirectional bezel was brought in on the 16800 - the sapphire-crystal successor to the 1680. __________________ GMT-Master 1675 - Explorers - Rolex & Tudor Submariners - Omega Speedmasters - etc.

28 August 2010, 09:43 AM	#5
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Absolutely the way it was made originally. I purchased my 5513 new in 1978 from a Rolex AD. I actually prefer it as opposed to the click lock bezel on my LV Sub. For one thing, you an always perfectly align it with the minute markers. And if you are just a few minutes past where you want the marker to be, you can go in either direction. With my LV, I have to go all the way around the dial. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

28 August 2010, 08:51 AM	#3
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	Thanks!!! Thanks!

28 August 2010, 10:57 AM	#7
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	I see your point. Have the same issues on my Y SS sub date.

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