5513 circa 1970

[blassy]

As a newbie, advice is alway needed until my knowledge catches up to my passion for vintage.
Here is a 5513 from 1970 offered to me....says original dial and hands and recently services. Thoughts? He is asking $5500

[garis]

Dial is not period correct to the casing. A 1970 5513 came with a meter first dial. What you have there is a feet first dial most probably replaced at a later date during servicing.

[Keeperoftime]

$5500 is kinda high unless it comes with RSC papers and bracelet.

[Beelzy]

Originally Posted by garis

Dial is not period correct to the casing. A 1970 5513 came with a meter first dial. What you have there is a feet first dial most probably replaced at a later date during servicing.

I have seen a couple of 1970 pieces with original FF dials.

$5500 is great price........................for the Seller.

[Keeperoftime]

Feet first is ok for 1970. I have seen a few as well. Who's the seller?
I've seen 5513s for less but if the seller is top-notch! Go for it!

[garis]

I stand corrected....the crossover from MF to FF should be around 2.4mil to 2.5mil serial.

[blassy]

Gentleman owns a vintage place near Toronto called Heritage Time.
W. Rodric Cleaver, Watch Collector

[adam78]

I agree with those that say the dial is good for 1970. It also has the correct serifs on the 3-6-9 lume plots.

I also agree that the quoted price is high for this watch, particularly without bracelet, even if serviced.

The bezel insert is a recent service replacement with luminova pearl. Not to my taste, but to each his own.

The photos do not the condition of the case too well, particularly the sides around the lug holes and crown guards. You will want to examine those more carefully to see if it is overpolished or not.

[blassy]

Another local dealer just emailed me this picture...and I started to droooool.
Sadly a little out of the price range right now...although I think $9500 is a fair deal......
Dial: All original Rolex Matte dial with Tritium markers and red lettering in very excellent condition for its age.

Hands: 100% original Rolex Tritium hands are matching colour.
Case: Original stainless steel case in excellent condition.
The case measures 39.5m wide and 47m from tip to tip of the lugs.

Crown & Tube: Original Rolex Crown & Tube.

Caseback: The date stamp indicates "IV. 72"
Movement: Original Rolex cal.1570 movement just overhauled by RSC.

Date Wheel: Original Silver Date Wheel.

Bezel: Original Rolex rotating Bezel.

Crystal: Original Rolex Crystal.

Bracelet: Rolex 93150 Solid 12 Links Bracelet with fliplock buckle that has 580 ends.

This watch comes with an original box and service paper by Canada Rolex service centre. It has not been worn since service.

[Michael M.]

$9500!??!! That's a bit to high for that 1680 Red, you can find nicer original examples here on TRF for less than $8k

[Michael M.]

Also, regarding the dial on 5513, FF is fine for a 1970 IMHO

[Mark020]

+1. Change was a little earlier.