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BNA/LION · 24 May 2014, 08:49 AM

I bought a "1965 ~ 5513 Submariner" two days ago and it has some issues! I asked here if anyone knew if the dial matched the year and got no response...

I researched it and communicated with some very nice people on Vintage Rolex Forum (VRF).

I received it today and the Rolex case is right but the non-serif dial is from the early 70's, and there is no way that dial was born on a case with a 1.2 mil serial. The bezel was not functioning correctly and the bracelet is either aftermarket or not the proper one for a 1965. The correct gilt dial and handset for a 1.2 serial number would not easy to find in any condition and would cost close to the value of the watch as it is now, not to mention the bezel insert. Therefore, I sent the watch back to the seller immediately for a refund!

TAKE AWAY from my first vintage buying experience: The Vintage Rolex market is a completely different animal. Be careful out there everyone! If you want to play in the vintage game do your homework and know all you can about the specific watch.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=353528

24 May 2014, 08:49 AM	#1
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,651	I Have A Lot To Learn About 5513 Vintage Rolex! I bought a "1965 ~ 5513 Submariner" two days ago and it has some issues! I asked here if anyone knew if the dial matched the year and got no response... I researched it and communicated with some very nice people on Vintage Rolex Forum (VRF). I received it today and the Rolex case is right but the non-serif dial is from the early 70's, and there is no way that dial was born on a case with a 1.2 mil serial. The bezel was not functioning correctly and the bracelet is either aftermarket or not the proper one for a 1965. The correct gilt dial and handset for a 1.2 serial number would not easy to find in any condition and would cost close to the value of the watch as it is now, not to mention the bezel insert. Therefore, I sent the watch back to the seller immediately for a refund! TAKE AWAY from my first vintage buying experience: The Vintage Rolex market is a completely different animal. Be careful out there everyone! If you want to play in the vintage game do your homework and know all you can about the specific watch. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=353528 __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

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