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mattedialdoc · 22 July 2016, 03:53 AM

Dear Friends,

During the night of July 11th, my '67 Meters First 5513 was stolen in a jewelry store heist in the Greater Milwaukee region of Wisconsin. I have written previous forum posts about this watch:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=455843

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=461974

The watch was purchased from Andrew Shear this year. The serial is #1,689,158.

The watch was in the process of a service, and was disassembled at the time of the theft. The thieves stole the box that contained: midcase, caseback, bezel and insert, new 700 crown/tube(I had sourced one NOS and it was installed), and the original Superdome crystal in place. The dial, hands, and movement are in a secure location.

I have hesitated to share this openly, but several members have encouraged me to get the word out to a larger group. I am obviously saddened by the loss. This was my birthyear "Grail" 5513. I have a very small collection (now two to be exact), and this was the jewel.

I share this story in hopes of a possible recovery. If you all would please keep your eyes open while on eBay, at pawn shops, sales forums, etc. , I would be extremely thankful. I am forever the optimist, but we all know they likely tossed my parts in the trash. Additionally, I will want to source a '67 of the same quality for a replacement. Please feel free to reach out if you know of any, happen to stumble across one in the future, or if you have a '67 that you were considering letting go.

Regards,
Mattedialdoc

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Formerly known as "SD4Kdoc"

Rolex addict · 22 July 2016, 03:58 AM

My local AD just got a 5513 meters first sub in a week ago. A local guy's dad passed away, so the son traded it in on a new datejust. The AD said it was a 1.5 serial number. Not sure what year that corresponds to.

steve-az · 22 July 2016, 04:25 AM

This is terrible - I'm very sorry.

flyingtiger85 · 22 July 2016, 05:05 AM

Damn. Sorry to hear. Let us know how it all plays out with reimbursement from the dealer. Hopefully they try to make you whole.

Danny83 · 22 July 2016, 05:07 AM

Terrible

Hpozzuoli · 22 July 2016, 05:14 AM

That is horrible and I feel very bad this happened.

How does determining payout from insurance occur while retaining some parts including the movement?

mjclark32 · 22 July 2016, 05:16 AM

Oh wow, sorry to hear

JP Chestnut · 22 July 2016, 05:18 AM

That's not a way I would expect to lose a watch. That's really terrible. On the bright side, at least there are two insurance policies covering it.

RW16610 · 22 July 2016, 06:43 AM

I'm sorry to hear this terrible news. I'm hoping you can eventually recover the watch somehow.

psv · 22 July 2016, 06:50 AM

That is horrible news! So sorry to hear this, I'll keep my eyes open.

luvsub · 22 July 2016, 07:21 AM

So sorry to hear this.

joli160 · 22 July 2016, 07:24 AM

That is terrible, hope you have coverage

Rocket_Man · 22 July 2016, 02:56 PM

That is certainly terrible news... but who has the knowledge to steal a vintage Rolex in pieces? Why would a thief even bother knowing that they would have to find a watchmaker to put it all back together. And since I'm sure you are going to report the serial number as stolen, will a watchmaker figure out that it is stolen?

77T · 22 July 2016, 03:38 PM

Sad news - was your watch the only one taken?
Very odd act for criminals to commit when they succeed so easily with smash and grabs.
Hopefully you'll be made whole again soon.

mattedialdoc · 22 July 2016, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Sad news - was your watch the only one taken?
Very odd act for criminals to commit when they succeed so easily with smash and grabs.
Hopefully you'll be made whole again soon.

My watch was one of many watches stolen. Given this was an AD, the loss is significant. The investigation is ongoing.

swatty · 22 July 2016, 08:26 PM

Sorry to hear this, hope insurance comes to the party for you

fskywalker · 22 July 2016, 08:30 PM

Sorry to hear that, hope you can get another one with insurance from store

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

My local AD just got a 5513 meters first sub in a week ago. A local guy's dad passed away, so the son traded it in on a new datejust. The AD said it was a 1.5 serial number. Not sure what year that corresponds to.

That SN sounds like a 1967 production

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Ruud Van Driver · 22 July 2016, 08:33 PM

I hope you recover your watch or at least source a replacement. Good luck.

TimeToGo · 22 July 2016, 09:11 PM

Hoping for a speedy resolution!

Cru Jones · 22 July 2016, 09:13 PM

:-(

kilyung · 22 July 2016, 09:17 PM

That really sucks. Hope you find another.

fungo · 22 July 2016, 09:22 PM

Wow...sorry to hear your loss. Stay optimist you will recover it soon. Will keep an eye out on net just in case it shows up.

Director EDTF · 22 July 2016, 10:44 PM

Sorry to hear that!

Roadblocked · 22 July 2016, 10:50 PM

I'm just curious how replacing this would go?

Obviously the AD would replace it, I assume, but would they be obligated to replace it with the same vintage piece?

JapRs · 22 July 2016, 10:58 PM

Good luck my friend

jrs146 · 22 July 2016, 11:17 PM

Terrible. I hope it's back in your hands somehow someway

mattedialdoc · 22 July 2016, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadblocked

I'm just curious how replacing this would go?

Obviously the AD would replace it, I assume, but would they be obligated to replace it with the same vintage piece?

im curious too. early stages of figuring that out. in a way, these pieces are irreplaceable. they can't just order me up a new one. I remain hopeful.

Formerly known as "sd4kdoc"

GB-man · 23 July 2016, 01:22 AM

That sucks doc. Hope they catch the thieving bastids.

flyingtiger85 · 23 July 2016, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Sorry to hear that, hope you can get another one with insurance from store

That SN sounds like a 1967 production

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How can you tell its a 1967? Oh yeah, its in the title of the thread!!

bdex75 · 23 July 2016, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fskywalker

Sorry to hear that, hope you can get another one with insurance from store

That SN sounds like a 1967 production

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According to the one chart I checked quick a 1.5m serial looks closer to 1961 or 1962. But I know there are several charts and I am. It sure which one is the most accurate. But the same chart shows a 1.69m as 1964 so not sure how valid it is as I am certain doc knows that his 1.69m is in fact a 1967.

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22 July 2016, 05:16 AM	#7
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22 July 2016, 07:24 AM	#12
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22 July 2016, 03:38 PM	#14
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,015	Sad news - was your watch the only one taken? Very odd act for criminals to commit when they succeed so easily with smash and grabs. Hopefully you'll be made whole again soon. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

22 July 2016, 08:33 PM	#18
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22 July 2016, 11:17 PM	#26
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Terrible. I hope it's back in your hands somehow someway __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

22 July 2016, 03:53 AM	#1
mattedialdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,002	My stolen '67 MF 5513 Dear Friends, During the night of July 11th, my '67 Meters First 5513 was stolen in a jewelry store heist in the Greater Milwaukee region of Wisconsin. I have written previous forum posts about this watch: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=455843 http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=461974 The watch was purchased from Andrew Shear this year. The serial is #1,689,158. The watch was in the process of a service, and was disassembled at the time of the theft. The thieves stole the box that contained: midcase, caseback, bezel and insert, new 700 crown/tube(I had sourced one NOS and it was installed), and the original Superdome crystal in place. The dial, hands, and movement are in a secure location. I have hesitated to share this openly, but several members have encouraged me to get the word out to a larger group. I am obviously saddened by the loss. This was my birthyear "Grail" 5513. I have a very small collection (now two to be exact), and this was the jewel. I share this story in hopes of a possible recovery. If you all would please keep your eyes open while on eBay, at pawn shops, sales forums, etc. , I would be extremely thankful. I am forever the optimist, but we all know they likely tossed my parts in the trash. Additionally, I will want to source a '67 of the same quality for a replacement. Please feel free to reach out if you know of any, happen to stumble across one in the future, or if you have a '67 that you were considering letting go. Regards, Mattedialdoc Sent from my iPad Formerly known as "SD4Kdoc"

22 July 2016, 03:58 AM	#2
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	My local AD just got a 5513 meters first sub in a week ago. A local guy's dad passed away, so the son traded it in on a new datejust. The AD said it was a 1.5 serial number. Not sure what year that corresponds to.

22 July 2016, 04:25 AM	#3
steve-az "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 75	This is terrible - I'm very sorry.

22 July 2016, 05:05 AM	#4
flyingtiger85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: tejas Watch: Sub Date Posts: 298	Damn. Sorry to hear. Let us know how it all plays out with reimbursement from the dealer. Hopefully they try to make you whole.

22 July 2016, 05:07 AM	#5
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Terrible

22 July 2016, 05:14 AM	#6
Hpozzuoli Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Henry Location: Rhode Island Watch: Rolex Posts: 990	That is horrible and I feel very bad this happened. How does determining payout from insurance occur while retaining some parts including the movement?

22 July 2016, 05:18 AM	#8
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	That's not a way I would expect to lose a watch. That's really terrible. On the bright side, at least there are two insurance policies covering it.

22 July 2016, 06:43 AM	#9
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,202	I'm sorry to hear this terrible news. I'm hoping you can eventually recover the watch somehow.

22 July 2016, 06:50 AM	#10
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	That is horrible news! So sorry to hear this, I'll keep my eyes open.

22 July 2016, 07:21 AM	#11
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	So sorry to hear this.

22 July 2016, 02:56 PM	#13
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	That is certainly terrible news... but who has the knowledge to steal a vintage Rolex in pieces? Why would a thief even bother knowing that they would have to find a watchmaker to put it all back together. And since I'm sure you are going to report the serial number as stolen, will a watchmaker figure out that it is stolen?

22 July 2016, 08:26 PM	#16
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Sorry to hear this, hope insurance comes to the party for you

22 July 2016, 09:11 PM	#19
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Hoping for a speedy resolution!

22 July 2016, 09:13 PM	#20
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	:-(

22 July 2016, 09:17 PM	#21
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	That really sucks. Hope you find another.

22 July 2016, 09:22 PM	#22
fungo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Andi Location: All over Watch: all kinds Posts: 309	Wow...sorry to hear your loss. Stay optimist you will recover it soon. Will keep an eye out on net just in case it shows up.

22 July 2016, 10:44 PM	#23
Director EDTF 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nelson Location: Central, NJ Posts: 2,466	Sorry to hear that!

22 July 2016, 10:50 PM	#24
Roadblocked "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Kyle Location: Michigan Watch: 116710LN, 116520 Posts: 188	I'm just curious how replacing this would go? Obviously the AD would replace it, I assume, but would they be obligated to replace it with the same vintage piece?

22 July 2016, 10:58 PM	#25
JapRs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Earth Watch: RolexPatek Posts: 664	Good luck my friend

23 July 2016, 01:22 AM	#28
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	That sucks doc. Hope they catch the thieving bastids.

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