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Finally Found The Perfect 5513!
I've been on the hunt for a nice 60's 5513 with good patina and then this popped up. I like my vintage watches with wear so I dont have to feel bad about wearing them.
Got this one from Jacek at Tropical Watch here on the forum, who was awesome. Swapped the strap out and shipped same day my wire hit. Would happily buy again from him. ![]() |
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Congrats. You should post a photo.
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Awesome. Congrats.
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Now I can see the photo. I'm not sure I've seen that sort of dial before. Is that pattern due to the lacquer lifting and bubbling?
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Congrats. Love the vintage Subs
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Was wondering what nickname Jacek had given that dial.
Joan Miro ![]() https://tropicalwatch.com/watches/w7fp
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Hope the price reflected the truly damaged dial...
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It's easier just to call the dial "excellent" ! |
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Jackson Pollock would be reserved for water damage, I think.
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![]() I saw that watch a few times on TWs site as I often cruise through there seeing what 5513s are in stock. ![]() |
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Interesting, the bubbling is what it is but killer dial underneath. Being almost as old, my face has some issues too ; )
Great Pickup - enjoy it ; )
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Congratulations.
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Did you consider having the dial swapped out instead of the strap? The dial looks like its a day away from the dial lacquer from coming off. Calling this dial "excellent" was quite brave indeed!
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Indeed, I am a bit concerned about how the dial might deteriorate in the future. I can understand the appeal to the current appearance, but if those bubbles start to flake off, it's going to be unattractive.
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Congrats, OP! As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. It's certainly a funky, striking dial. Let's hope it doesn't start flaking.
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Do you guys think the flaking risk is really really high? I figured if it looks like this after ~55+ years, then there wont be much risk for another few years.
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Should be fine considering as you said its been 55 years and you aren't going to be wearing it diving or anything. As long as the seals are good then its somewhat in a capsule.
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I understand that the OP likes the dial and I am on board with things aging and not being perfect. What I hope is the price reflected the dial condition and my beef is what was stated above... dial is not "excellent". Jacek is great but that is beyond a stretch.
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I think it's very hard to predict when these dials will start flaking, but once the flaking starts, it often goes pretty quickly. I have seen owners report this on several occasions with photo evidence. One day they take a look at the watch, and the dial has deteriorated badly. Obviously you really don't know the history of the watch, but blistered lacquer will eventually flake off and personally I avoid dials with large blisters, unless it's a low value watch where I don't really mind the look.
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The dial is severely damaged. Too bad this damage wasn't discussed with you before the purchase. The dial is not tropical, it doesn't even have character - it is severely damaged.
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It that rust on the dial around the 6 and 7 o'clock markers, possible water damage?
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I hate how the marketers of vintage pieces praise these dials as exotic or as patina in order to ask ungodly prices for what is essentially a damaged dial.
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