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stvn · 23 March 2015, 06:23 AM

Hi,
I am looking for a 1966 '5513' Submariner and I am seeing conflicting information as to what the serial number should be :(

This site states the serial number should be in the 803,00 range http://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-serial-numbers

This site states the serial number should be in the 1,871,000 range http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/HOW-TO-DET...7996885/g.html

Can anyone offer me the definitive correct serial number range and any other tips regarding what I should be looking for and what I should expect to pay in the UK with/without bracelet ?

Many thanks,
Steve

Kingface66 · 23 March 2015, 07:02 AM

Those are both wrong.
This is correct http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=54362

MonBK · 23 March 2015, 07:07 AM

1289727 - 1557xxx

stvn · 23 March 2015, 07:07 AM

Thank you.
Now I can begin my quest with some proper knowledge, albeit very basic at this stage !

stvn · 23 March 2015, 07:35 AM

I have seen this model for sale on a reputable watch website. Looking at this dial however I am assuming it is a fake as the crown is not level. I read that the lume is hand applied but surely this is not correct ?

Kingface66 · 23 March 2015, 08:40 AM

That is a 'Bart Simpson' crown and that's the way it's supposed to look!

Vincent65 · 23 March 2015, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingface66

That is a 'Bart Simpson' crown and that's the way it's supposed to look!

yeah, looks like bart drew it!

stvn · 24 March 2015, 04:42 AM

Silly question but here goes...
Why did Rolex create this coronet to be uneven given their 'attention to detail' reputation?
To the untrained eye (including myself) it looks fake?

Also were any of the British military watches supplied with these dials?

Thank you.

23 March 2015, 06:23 AM	#1
stvn "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: UK Posts: 16	1966 Serial No ? Hi, I am looking for a 1966 '5513' Submariner and I am seeing conflicting information as to what the serial number should be :( This site states the serial number should be in the 803,00 range http://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-serial-numbers This site states the serial number should be in the 1,871,000 range http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/HOW-TO-DET...7996885/g.html Can anyone offer me the definitive correct serial number range and any other tips regarding what I should be looking for and what I should expect to pay in the UK with/without bracelet ? Many thanks, Steve

23 March 2015, 07:02 AM	#2
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: Many Posts: 3,462	Those are both wrong. This is correct http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=54362

23 March 2015, 07:07 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	1289727 - 1557xxx

23 March 2015, 07:35 AM	#5
stvn "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: UK Posts: 16	I have seen this model for sale on a reputable watch website. Looking at this dial however I am assuming it is a fake as the crown is not level. I read that the lume is hand applied but surely this is not correct ?

23 March 2015, 08:40 AM	#6
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: Many Posts: 3,462	That is a 'Bart Simpson' crown and that's the way it's supposed to look!

24 March 2015, 04:42 AM	#8
stvn "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: UK Posts: 16	Silly question but here goes... Why did Rolex create this coronet to be uneven given their 'attention to detail' reputation? To the untrained eye (including myself) it looks fake? Also were any of the British military watches supplied with these dials? Thank you.

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