Correct bracelet for 5508 and 5513

[clbcpa]

Good morning..

I currently own a 5508 and 5513 both on straps..looking into correct bracelet and ends for each..feedback greatly appreciated

[marcello pisani]

1) 5508 : 7206 ( riveted ) with 80 endlinks
2) 5513 depending on case number :
--a) 7206 with 80 endlinks ( from 1963 to late 60s )
--b) 9315 ( folded ) with 280 or 380 endlinks ( late 60s to first half of the 70s circa )
--c) 93150 ( solid ) with 580 endlinks from the 2nd half of the 90s up to production end.
obviously for all models there is an overlap time with following / previous type.

[clbcpa]

thanks you sir!

[An everyday luxury]

I thought the 5508 had 58 end links

[donaker]

My '62 5508 has a 9315 with 380 end links. It was originally my Dad's watch and he says he never had the bracelet changed.

[donaker]

And welcome to Club 5508! :)

[swish77]

A 5513 could also have a rivet bracelet, and if it's a USA rivet, I don't believe it would have any coding on it, just a date stamp on the inside of the clasp, along with the Rolex logo, of course. Good luck in your search.

[springer]

Originally Posted by marcello pisani

1) 5508 : 7206 ( riveted ) with 80 endlinks
2) 5513 depending on case number :
--a) 7206 with 80 endlinks ( from 1963 to late 60s )
--b) 9315 ( folded ) with 280 or 380 endlinks ( late 60s to first half of the 70s circa )
--c) 93150 ( solid ) with 580 endlinks from the 2nd half of the 90s up to production end.
obviously for all models there is an overlap time with following / previous type.

I think there is a typo in (c) - 93150 with 580 end links from second half of 1990s up to production end. It be the second half of the 1970s.

[JohnBaker3]

If you have dated your 5513 from the serial number, and it was sold in the USA, then you can match a C+I Riveted Bracelet to that year.

It's a lot of work tracking one down, but worth the effort is you want to be as "correct" as possible.

Let me know if your watch is 1974 ! ; )

There are a couple of spreadsheets in this link as well:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...celet+Database

[springer]

Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

If you have dated your 5513 from the serial number, and it was sold in the USA, then you can match a C+I Riveted Bracelet to that year.

It's a lot of work tracking one down, but worth the effort is you want to be as "correct" as possible.

Let me know if your watch is 1974 ! ; )

There are a couple of spreadsheets in this link as well:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...celet+Database

If the serial number charts identify my GMT as 1971, and I am looking for a period correct C&I bracelet, do I need a bracelet dated 1971 to be correct?

Waiting for your response JBaker.

[JohnBaker3]

Originally Posted by springer

If the serial number charts identify my GMT as 1971, and I am looking for a period correct C&I bracelet, do I need a bracelet dated 1971 to be correct?

Waiting for your response JBaker.

John:

Only the C&I were date coded to the best of my knowledge. They were offered on the subs. I think I know you are baiting me on the GMT's...

They came with the 7836 or 78360's....

Be safe.

[springer]

Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

John:

Only the C&I were date coded to the best of my knowledge. They were offered on the subs. I think I know you are baiting me on the GMT's...

They came with the 7836 or 78360's....

Be safe.

Actually, most Rolex bracelets are date coded. The USA made oval-link Jubilees do not have date codes on most of them, but I have seen some with a date code on the back side of the first blade.

Besides Jubilee oval link bracelets, the C&I Oyster is the most common bracelet on vintage GMTs in the USA.

[Filipão]

I can assure you my untouched & unworn 5508 has 64 endlinks.

[Filipão]

64 ends