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clarkhardball · 4 October 2012, 01:45 PM

I have come to the (subjective) conclusion that every vintage Rolex enthusiast deserves a 5513.

While I do wish that I could have all variants of the 5513, I do operate with certain constraints. Instead of funding another 5513 project, I would rather preserve the war chest for another Rolex model.

Having said this, if you could have only one 5513 in your collection, what (realistic) variant in your opinion would best represent the 5513?

Many thanks for your feedback,

Cheers!

AG1 · 4 October 2012, 04:22 PM

Based on the poll results so far, current market pricing is completely off :)

Kiwinz · 4 October 2012, 04:30 PM

Gotta agree with the beauty of a 5513.

As for model, guess what talks to You, in my case I have none of the poll's ones, but fell in love with the patina of a feet first.

high5 · 4 October 2012, 06:06 PM

dude, they are all 5513, there is no "best" representative. Correct me if I am wrong: Some watches in your list are fake. There is no meter first 5513 made in the 70's And gilt dial only made until sometime in 1966. I would call that mid-60's.

Any gilt/matt dial 5513 is good as they are all in the period when Rolex is at its prime.

clarkhardball · 4 October 2012, 06:17 PM

Dude, chill. Have some coffee, relax. Breathe in. It's just a poll. :)

If you wanna nitpick be my guest but it doesn't take a genius to understand what choices I have given out.

Chill buddy, it's just a forum.

high5 · 4 October 2012, 06:19 PM

haha, no worry. I just thought I may have missed something as i am still learning these things.

clarkhardball · 4 October 2012, 06:19 PM

Alrighty then. High five buddy!

eparisini · 6 October 2012, 12:50 AM

Early 60's Gilt Chapter Ring PCG are the most beautiful 5513, but matt mt first are the most representative!

Nitedeuce · 6 October 2012, 01:41 AM

I have a 5513 that I got in 1984 (my avatar pic). I'm not so familiar with the others. Does anyone have a picture of each type to post? Would help to develop a more informed opinion.

mrarchiegoodwin · 6 October 2012, 02:54 AM

What nifty looking dial with hands and markers the color of autumn squash!

Excellent idea about posting variants that forum folks possess. I always love to see these watches magnified on the screen.

But it's easy for me because I don't have one. Sorry about that.

ROGERB · 6 October 2012, 10:51 AM

Personally speaking late 67 meters first IMHO

R

Brisman · 6 October 2012, 12:01 PM

Circa 1980, Maxi Dial Mark III.

Robbyvm · 6 October 2012, 07:53 PM

Rolex 5513 ref: 1963 Pointed Crown Guard Gilt bottom underline...

katana · 7 October 2012, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyvm

Rolex 5513 ref: 1963 Pointed Crown Guard Gilt bottom underline...

The most beautiful 5513 I have seen.

Paradis

clarkhardball · 6 October 2012, 08:34 PM

Wow interesting swing on the votes. Keep em coming. We practically have a 4-way deadlock.

Howie · 7 October 2012, 09:47 AM

Loving my '67 meters first, it was my first vintage Rolex!

subtona · 7 October 2012, 09:56 AM

great query and pics

Warnsboy · 7 October 2012, 11:28 AM

My mid 70's is not on the list so I guess it's out.........

michel33 · 7 October 2012, 11:35 AM

1978 Maxi I dial Sub.

clarkhardball · 7 October 2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warnsboy

My mid 70's is not on the list so I guess it's out.........

Sorry bout that bud, I guess yours would fall on the 4th option. Thanks for the pic she's a beauty

clarkhardball · 8 October 2012, 11:53 AM

Hello mods is there any way we can edit the wording of the poll choices? Thanks!

U5512 · 8 October 2012, 01:43 PM

Early 80's 5513 (6.7 million) Maxi dial MK III.

springer · 9 October 2012, 09:30 AM

I like the early 1970's model. Here is my 1972 5513.

clarkhardball · 9 October 2012, 09:59 AM

Sorry bout the choices, if I could edit them I would as follows -

1. Early Gilt Chapter Ring PCG
2. Later Gilt (Bart Simpson / Regular Coronet)
3. Early White Text Meters First
4. Later White Text Maxi Dials / Feet First
5. Last Variant WG Surrounds

View Poll Results: The Best Representative of the 5513
Early 60s Gilt Chapter Ring PCG	19	21.84%
Late 60s "Regular" Gilt	15	17.24%
Early 70s Meters First	23	26.44%
Late 70s / Early 80s Maxi Lollipop	30	34.48%
Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll

4 October 2012, 01:45 PM	#1
clarkhardball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: Manila Posts: 323	The Best Representative of the 5513 I have come to the (subjective) conclusion that every vintage Rolex enthusiast deserves a 5513. While I do wish that I could have all variants of the 5513, I do operate with certain constraints. Instead of funding another 5513 project, I would rather preserve the war chest for another Rolex model. Having said this, if you could have only one 5513 in your collection, what (realistic) variant in your opinion would best represent the 5513? Many thanks for your feedback, Cheers!

6 October 2012, 12:50 AM	#8
eparisini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Emanuele Location: Italy Watch: 6263 FAP Posts: 795	Early 60's Gilt Chapter Ring PCG are the most beautiful 5513, but matt mt first are the most representative! __________________ EAT, DRINK AND BE MAUI

6 October 2012, 01:41 AM	#9
Nitedeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Germany Watch: Rolex VC JLC IWC Posts: 452	I have a 5513 that I got in 1984 (my avatar pic). I'm not so familiar with the others. Does anyone have a picture of each type to post? Would help to develop a more informed opinion. __________________ "Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." - Ernest Hemingway

7 October 2012, 09:56 AM	#17
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,581	great query and pics __________________

4 October 2012, 04:22 PM	#2
AG1 Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 104	Based on the poll results so far, current market pricing is completely off :)

4 October 2012, 04:30 PM	#3
Kiwinz Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Mario Location: USA / NZ Watch: All sorts Posts: 799	Gotta agree with the beauty of a 5513. As for model, guess what talks to You, in my case I have none of the poll's ones, but fell in love with the patina of a feet first.

4 October 2012, 06:06 PM	#4
high5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: hong kong Posts: 300	dude, they are all 5513, there is no "best" representative. Correct me if I am wrong: Some watches in your list are fake. There is no meter first 5513 made in the 70's And gilt dial only made until sometime in 1966. I would call that mid-60's. Any gilt/matt dial 5513 is good as they are all in the period when Rolex is at its prime.

4 October 2012, 06:17 PM	#5
clarkhardball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: Manila Posts: 323	Dude, chill. Have some coffee, relax. Breathe in. It's just a poll. :) If you wanna nitpick be my guest but it doesn't take a genius to understand what choices I have given out. Chill buddy, it's just a forum.

4 October 2012, 06:19 PM	#6
high5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: hong kong Posts: 300	haha, no worry. I just thought I may have missed something as i am still learning these things.

6 October 2012, 02:54 AM	#10
mrarchiegoodwin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: California/Malaga Watch: GShock Frogman Posts: 540	What nifty looking dial with hands and markers the color of autumn squash! Excellent idea about posting variants that forum folks possess. I always love to see these watches magnified on the screen. But it's easy for me because I don't have one. Sorry about that.

6 October 2012, 10:51 AM	#11
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	Personally speaking late 67 meters first IMHO R

6 October 2012, 12:01 PM	#12
Brisman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Donald Location: Australia Posts: 973	Circa 1980, Maxi Dial Mark III.

6 October 2012, 07:53 PM	#13
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	Rolex 5513 ref: 1963 Pointed Crown Guard Gilt bottom underline...

6 October 2012, 08:34 PM	#15
clarkhardball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: Manila Posts: 323	Wow interesting swing on the votes. Keep em coming. We practically have a 4-way deadlock.

7 October 2012, 09:47 AM	#16
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	Loving my '67 meters first, it was my first vintage Rolex!

7 October 2012, 11:28 AM	#18
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	My mid 70's is not on the list so I guess it's out.........

7 October 2012, 11:35 AM	#19
michel33 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: france Posts: 796	1978 Maxi I dial Sub.

8 October 2012, 11:53 AM	#21
clarkhardball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: Manila Posts: 323	Hello mods is there any way we can edit the wording of the poll choices? Thanks!

9 October 2012, 09:59 AM	#24
clarkhardball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: Manila Posts: 323	Sorry bout the choices, if I could edit them I would as follows - 1. Early Gilt Chapter Ring PCG 2. Later Gilt (Bart Simpson / Regular Coronet) 3. Early White Text Meters First 4. Later White Text Maxi Dials / Feet First 5. Last Variant WG Surrounds

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