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Trog · 12 September 2019, 02:54 AM

Been chasing a 5513 Meters First for ages....this one just back from service.

Could this be the keeper? Your feedback is much appreciated.

Kingface66 · 12 September 2019, 03:44 AM

Speaking strictly from the photos you provided, who can say? You’re gonna need higher rez, in-focus dial shots, and without out the overhead scattered lighting and shadows. It’s hard to tell anything from the pics here.

1675-David · 12 September 2019, 03:55 AM

what Andy said + if you can snap the engravings between the lugs too (you can hide the complete serial if you like)

Dan S · 12 September 2019, 04:17 AM

The case looks fine. I guess you had it refinished.

roh123 · 12 September 2019, 04:20 AM

It looks very nice. Congrats

dhknola · 12 September 2019, 04:22 AM

Looks good to me, not sure what you're concerns are.

Trog · 12 September 2019, 04:25 AM

Another attempt at new pics....I have a great respect for those who have mastered the art of watch photography!

Trog · 12 September 2019, 04:29 AM

A couple more pics:

Trog · 12 September 2019, 05:53 AM

I mounted the watch on a 93150 with 501 end links....seems to fit well.

Kowaco · 12 September 2019, 06:05 AM

Keep the watch,get a new camera

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Trog · 12 September 2019, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kowaco

Keep the watch,get a new camera

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LOL... I think you're right!

swish77 · 12 September 2019, 06:56 AM

Classic Sub. Looks to be in nice condition. Congrats.

Do you have any photos before the service? I'm be interested to see what the case looked like before being polished, assuming that's when it was done.

Trog · 12 September 2019, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

Classic Sub. Looks to be in nice condition. Congrats.

Do you have any photos before the service? I'm be interested to see what the case looked like before being polished, assuming that's when it was done.

See below:

ROGERB · 17 September 2019, 09:52 AM

IMHO it's a great looking 5513!!

R

Johnnie K · 17 September 2019, 10:05 AM

Good looking sub. Wear it in good health.

bob78h · 17 September 2019, 04:32 PM

The chamfer on the 7:00 lug looks a bit wider than the others, but otherwise good looking watch! BTW I believe 580 is the correct end link for this watch.

XavierM · 17 September 2019, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bob78h

The chamfer on the 7:00 lug looks a bit wider than the others, but otherwise good looking watch! BTW I believe 580 is the correct end link for this watch.

+1

93150 is not the exact correct ref of bracelet but if mounted on this one, 580 end links would be the right combination.

kwcsports · 17 September 2019, 10:42 PM

Nice looking Sub

magnetized · 17 September 2019, 11:29 PM

nice watch btw.
Chamfers been cut too wide

BigMac53 · 17 September 2019, 11:48 PM

I think it looks great - wear the hell out of it!

subx · 18 September 2019, 12:03 AM

.... I dont understand the concept of buying a watch, and then asking strangers if you should keep it???

Trog · 18 September 2019, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by XavierM

+1

93150 is not the exact correct ref of bracelet but if mounted on this one, 580 end links would be the right combination.

Sadly, my AD can no longer supply the correct 7206 or even a 9315 bracelet. They advised me that the 93150 c/w 501 end-links is what they currently list for the 5513.

When a suitable 7206 comes available, (at a sensible price), I'll pick-one up.

Kingface66 · 18 September 2019, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Trog

Sadly, my AD can no longer supply the correct 7206 or even a 9315 bracelet. They advised me that the 93150 c/w 501 end-links is what they currently list for the 5513.

When a suitable 7206 comes available, (at a sensible price), I'll pick-one up.

There are a couple of 7206s on eBay now. One date-stamped 67 and the other 68. $3500 and $2985 respectively.
You can also go the less-expensive route and get a USA-made version from the same years (stamped with C&I on the clasp)

Trog · 18 September 2019, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingface66

You can also go the less-expensive route and get a USA-made version from the same years (stamped with C&I on the clasp)

Can you clarify??? Exactly how does the USA-made version differ?

oysterquartz17000 · 18 September 2019, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Trog

Can you clarify??? Exactly how does the USA-made version differ?

Some 5513's and early 1680's were sold with those bracelets. Its the cheaper route, you can always grab one of those initially and then spend the next few years looking for the right 9315 at a reasonable price. Depends on your budget :)

Kingface66 · 18 September 2019, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Trog

Can you clarify??? Exactly how does the USA-made version differ?

Any Rolex technical or historical-related question you might have can be searched either on the forum "Search This Forum" (see below)
Or, simply by Googling something like "C&I Bracelet". You'll be rewarded with links to many threads and articles.

Here's one:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=311595

Trog · 18 September 2019, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingface66

Any Rolex technical or historical-related question you might have can be searched either on the forum "Search This Forum" (see below)
Or, simply by Googling something like "C&I Bracelet". You'll be rewarded with links to many threads and articles.

Here's one:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=311595

Thanks for the link...

I gather C&I stands for: Cheap and Inferior?

Kingface66 · 18 September 2019, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trog

Thanks for the link...

I gather C&I stands for: Cheap and Inferior?

Well, the endlinks are notoriously...um...sucky.

springer · 18 September 2019, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by magnetized

nice watch btw.
Chamfers been cut too wide

I agree. Especially the bottom two at the 6 o'clock position.

athom · 19 September 2019, 08:22 AM

chamfers are wild...

12 September 2019, 04:17 AM	#4
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,271	The case looks fine. I guess you had it refinished. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

12 September 2019, 04:20 AM	#5
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	It looks very nice. Congrats __________________ Instagram: @perj123

12 September 2019, 03:44 AM	#2
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: Many Posts: 3,459	Speaking strictly from the photos you provided, who can say? You’re gonna need higher rez, in-focus dial shots, and without out the overhead scattered lighting and shadows. It’s hard to tell anything from the pics here.

12 September 2019, 03:55 AM	#3
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,060	what Andy said + if you can snap the engravings between the lugs too (you can hide the complete serial if you like)

12 September 2019, 04:22 AM	#6
dhknola "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 1,174	Looks good to me, not sure what you're concerns are.

12 September 2019, 06:05 AM	#10
Kowaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Clemson Watch: G Shock Posts: 612	Keep the watch,get a new camera Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

12 September 2019, 06:56 AM	#12
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,988	Classic Sub. Looks to be in nice condition. Congrats. Do you have any photos before the service? I'm be interested to see what the case looked like before being polished, assuming that's when it was done.

17 September 2019, 09:52 AM	#14
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	IMHO it's a great looking 5513!! R

17 September 2019, 10:05 AM	#15
Johnnie K "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: John Location: Florida Posts: 73	Good looking sub. Wear it in good health.

17 September 2019, 04:32 PM	#16
bob78h 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 329	The chamfer on the 7:00 lug looks a bit wider than the others, but otherwise good looking watch! BTW I believe 580 is the correct end link for this watch.

17 September 2019, 10:42 PM	#18
kwcsports "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: N.S. Canada Posts: 559	Nice looking Sub

17 September 2019, 11:29 PM	#19
magnetized "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Jeff Location: Los Angeles CA. Watch: aHolic Posts: 331	nice watch btw. Chamfers been cut too wide

17 September 2019, 11:48 PM	#20
BigMac53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: CT Posts: 729	I think it looks great - wear the hell out of it!

18 September 2019, 12:03 AM	#21
subx 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: usa Posts: 541	.... I dont understand the concept of buying a watch, and then asking strangers if you should keep it???

19 September 2019, 08:22 AM	#30
athom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Paris (France) Posts: 688	chamfers are wild...

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