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30 August 2013, 03:09 AM
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Serial Number Question re. 5513
Hi all,
(I tried posting earlier, but for some reason it never came up, so I'll try again) I've been watching this Submariner for a while, and have a few questions that maybe someone here can answer (bear in mind, I'm quite new at this): 1. What would be the reason for the reddish colorization of the hands? 2. From what I've read, shouldn't this 164xxxx serial number make this a few years older? http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ROLE...torefresh=true Thanks so much! Andy |
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30 August 2013, 03:11 AM
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Post some pictures, please.
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30 August 2013, 03:16 AM
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SORRY! Thanks for the gentile reminder, Gus! Posted the link
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30 August 2013, 03:23 AM
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The red color comes from a reflection off of something near the camera.
That's moot because you shouldn't be buying off of ebay anyway. Just buy from one of our trusted sellers here. eBay is a minefield unless you REALLY know what you're doing.
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30 August 2013, 03:29 AM
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Apart from that, the watch looks legit...
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30 August 2013, 03:32 AM
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67 is ok for that serial number...
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30 August 2013, 03:41 AM
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Thanks guys, knew I came to the right place. I've only ever dealt w eBay for vintage guitars and basses (both as a buyer and seller) and have had only positive experiences of the last decade, or so. Mostly because I know that world quite well. I figured there were, as in many cases, SOME legit watches there, but wasn't going to dive in without some due diligence.
That said, I will absolutely begin looking at your sellers, here. Thanks for the tip, Joe. And Gus, thanks again. |
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30 August 2013, 03:49 AM
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No problem and I´m with Joe about ebay...
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30 August 2013, 03:53 AM
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check out Jacek he always has a few 5513's in stock. He is a trusted, reliable and highly recommended vintage dealer
www.hqmilton.com |
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30 August 2013, 03:57 AM
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Ebay watch is grossly overpriced
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30 August 2013, 04:22 AM
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You guys rock! Thank you SO much.
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30 August 2013, 03:20 PM
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Check out http://www.oysterinfo.de/en/index.php for good Oyster info.
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30 August 2013, 06:07 PM
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Photography issue yes not watch issue but no 100% original. Keep hunting
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30 August 2013, 11:06 PM
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The case back reads 1967 which is a more accurate factor in determining the age of the watch. The guides for dating vintage Rolex by the serial numbers is not very accurate. Personally, I always wondered who put this serial number date guides together, since they are not very accurate.
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31 August 2013, 10:03 AM
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