Vintage Rolex 5513 check

[Undercoverone]

Hi, I would like to check if this rolex 5513 authentic?

the dial, hands and insert.

I cant find any guide on the net.

thanks for looking.

[high5]

Look ok but you may want to look into these as i cant tell from the pictures
1 case look a bit thin
2 bezel maybe replaced， the pearl look new and thin font
3 possibly markers and hands tritium reapplied

[HRPinDC]

Do you know the serial number? Insert looks to be shaved to fit.

[Undercoverone]

1.5m serial...the lug seem good to me..but is it too thin?

[GeoGio Greece]

...two sub cases ( never polished ) for comparison.



HRP seems to be right about the insert !!

( the 5513 is 1983 mod )

[Mark020]

Shouldn't a 1.5m serial have a gilt dial?

[mrarchiegoodwin]

Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

...two sub cases ( never polished ) for comparison.



HRP seems to be right about the insert !!

( the 5513 is 1983 mod )

Thank you. This side by side photograph is very helpful.

[c180bird]

1.5 m/ correct for m/f . Looks ok ,

[Mark020]

Originally Posted by Mark020

Shouldn't a 1.5m serial have a gilt dial?

Edit: At VRF dial section both matte and gilt are shown so might be correct.

[Undercoverone]

Originally Posted by c180bird

1.5 m/ correct for m/f . Looks ok ,

what is m/f?

[c180bird]

m is meter ,f is feet n it's short form for meter first.

[The Fretking]

I don't propose that I'm an authority in any way, shape or form but the insert looks to have been cut down. The 10 and the 50 are missing most or all of the black present across the tops of the other numbers. I defer to the experts for more clarity on this.

[Michael M.]

Judging from the crown guards, I think the case may be fake! Also, I've owned 2 5513 MF's and I'm not liking that dial. I'd walk away from this one!!!!!

[garis]

Post a pic of the serial and ref engraving and we can have a better look at the E to see whether the middle stroke of the E is a long or short stroke. If the middle stroke of the E is the same length or longer than the top and bottom strokes, them your case is a fakeee!!!

[bertberr]

My 2p's worth... dial itself looks OK from the pics i.e. font/printing etc, but it may well have had a relume, would need clearer images to be sure. Case looks OK too, the insert 'thing' could well be that the fit in the bezel is not good (aftermarket bezel?) and the outer edge of the insert is sitting below the inner edge of the bezel, therefore from some angles partially hidden from view, giving impression if being filed/cut down. Pearl is obviously lumi, can't comment on anything else, really need better images.

[wahasa]

Take it to the Rolex Service Center (RSC) and ask them to check if the watch needs maintenance. They usually take it in and do their test and will tell u if it needs maintenance, etc.

If it was fake, they will tell you: SORRY WE DONT DEAL WITH FAKE ROLEX WATCHES!

This tactic always works to get a real authentic opinion.

[mdw3]

Originally Posted by wahasa

Take it to the Rolex Service Center (RSC) and ask them to check if the watch needs maintenance. They usually take it in and do their test and will tell u if it needs maintenance, etc.

If it was fake, they will tell you: SORRY WE DONT DEAL WITH FAKE ROLEX WATCHES!

This tactic always works to get a real authentic opinion.

Don't bother. The watch is real, and RSC doesn't have a clue about "originality" in vintage watches. I wouldn't let them shine my shoes.

Michael

[Beelzy]

The dial is good, the case should be examined further as another poster mentioned...Looks authentic IMO.

The hands are either getting ready to lose their lume or they have been "sealed"...IMO

The bezel AND insert are aftermarket.

[Beaumont Miller II]

Pics are grainy, dial is fine, and I will would prefer to not comment on the case until some better case pics are provided.

[Tom+]

Originally Posted by c180bird

1.5 m/ correct for m/f . Looks ok ,