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watchthisone2 · 9 October 2009, 07:37 AM

Hi guys,
I have an early 5513 that appears to be pretty much correct. It came from an estate and the storey goes the owner was a diver working on the North Sea oil rigs and also dived in some capacity for the Royal Navy. It has the gents name on the back that I might or might not polish out. It appears that during its life it might well have been to Rolex for a service, when a replacement dial was fitted. This does seem correct as it is a gloss one with WG makers. Question, what would be the correct dial and where I am I likely to find one without breaking the bank? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers, Jeff.

mcjp6 · 9 October 2009, 08:17 AM

Hi, I am pretty sure that for 1964 you would have a gilt dial similar to the one pictured below, note - this is NOT my picture.

you could contact various people here on TRF, Steve M, Dalton to start with, to try and obtain one. I am thinking it won't be cheap though!!

watchthisone2 · 9 October 2009, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjp6

Hi, I am pretty sure that for 1964 you would have a gilt dial similar to the one pictured below, note - this is NOT my picture.

you could contact various people here on TRF, Steve M, Dalton to start with, to try and obtain one. I am thinking it won't be cheap though!!

Thanks Michael, Sounds expensive!
I wonder if I should have got it now!

mike · 9 October 2009, 08:38 AM

Yeah, as Michael says you'll want a gilt/gloss meters first. I think you're a bit late for an inclosed minute ring. Without (as in his pic) would be my focus. They can be had though I'd guess some $$$.

Good luck.

WatchTimes · 9 October 2009, 09:00 AM

Get it done right!
If not sell it to me haha

I think I like the project idea more than wearing vintage...

watchthisone2 · 9 October 2009, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JYogi

Get it done right!
If not sell it to me haha

I think I like the project idea more than wearing vintage...

Thanks Jeremy,
Seem to have the vintage bug. Its from the year I was born, so I will persevere for a bit!

eparisini · 9 October 2009, 05:27 PM

You need a gilt dial no chapter ring, it is not so difficult to find out, I saw some in the market...

watchthisone2 · 9 October 2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by eparisini

You need a gilt dial no chapter ring, it is not so difficult to find out, I saw some in the market...

Thanks, I'll post WTB for one. Anyone??

mcjp6 · 9 October 2009, 10:33 PM

Jeff, give Steve a shout, stevemulholland3@aol.com, he is active in the buy/sell forum here and is 100% reliable.......

PS you may want matching hands as well

Lol-x · 9 October 2009, 10:37 PM

Good luck finding the dial soon

In the meantime you can still enjoy the watch with the existing dial

Gonerafting · 10 October 2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcjp6

Jeff, give Steve a shout, stevemulholland3@aol.com, he is active in the buy/sell forum here and is 100% reliable.......

PS you may want matching hands as well

x2

PS: Great watch, Jeff!

Some Pair · 10 October 2009, 02:48 PM

Great Find!....be patient and you'll eventually come across what you need. In the meantime, Enjoy!

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9 October 2009, 08:38 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Yeah, as Michael says you'll want a gilt/gloss meters first. I think you're a bit late for an inclosed minute ring. Without (as in his pic) would be my focus. They can be had though I'd guess some $$$. Good luck.

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mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	Jeff, give Steve a shout, stevemulholland3@aol.com, he is active in the buy/sell forum here and is 100% reliable....... PS you may want matching hands as well

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Some Pair Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: seFl.byWayOfBklyn Watch: The Rollie's..... Posts: 609	Great Find!....be patient and you'll eventually come across what you need. In the meantime, Enjoy!

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