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Old 5 March 2018, 11:30 AM   #1
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Thoughts on this 5513?

Hi all, currently very interested in this 5513 and would appreciate any thoughts or opinions y'all can share. Here's what I know so far from the seller.

From 1967 (unsure of serial number, awaiting reply on that one), original dial, hands, and insert (missing pearl), watch was serviced last year with a new crystal, crown, and gaskets, supposedly never polished (I think I could believe that, lugs look thick).

What do y'all think? Any red flags or other questions I should ask?

Edit: I should add that the watch comes with the head only, bracelet in the pictures is not portrayed as original.















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Old 5 March 2018, 11:40 AM   #2
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That's a nice watch


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Old 5 March 2018, 11:48 AM   #3
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Very nice 👍
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Old 5 March 2018, 12:10 PM   #4
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I like what I see.
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Old 5 March 2018, 12:22 PM   #5
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Thanks all for the quick thoughts. Anything I should be concerned about? Or time to pull the trigger, assuming the price is right?
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Old 5 March 2018, 12:37 PM   #6
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As others have stated, that is a nice example...if the price is right and funds allow for it, snag it
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Old 5 March 2018, 01:07 PM   #7
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I was just informed that this is a 1.78 million serial, which from my knowledge of the 5513 seems to line up with the claim that this matte dial is original.
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Old 5 March 2018, 01:26 PM   #8
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That is correct
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Old 5 March 2018, 02:00 PM   #9
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Yep, should have a '67 CB to match that serial. I'd be all over that if the price is right!


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Old 5 March 2018, 02:13 PM   #10
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Like the watch roll! Seems like the 5513 was the Friday watch ;)
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Old 5 March 2018, 03:17 PM   #11
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Looks very nice. If you want to go all out get a pearl and a rivet bracelet.
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Old 6 March 2018, 02:12 AM   #12
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Looks very nice. If you want to go all out get a pearl and a rivet bracelet.
The crown and case tube have been replaced/updated.

Period correct is a TWIN-LOCK (no dots under the logo).

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Old 6 March 2018, 02:30 AM   #13
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The crown and case tube have been replaced/updated.

Period correct is a TWIN-LOCK (no dots under the logo).

Good luck.
Correct, but I’ve never passed on a watch because of the crown and tube being newer than the case. In this example, when screwed down, the crown will be slightly taller.
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Old 5 March 2018, 03:54 PM   #14
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I miss my 5513 MF... that's a nice example.

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Old 5 March 2018, 06:27 PM   #15
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Looking good
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Old 5 March 2018, 11:00 PM   #16
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Appreciate all of the help guys. I talked with the seller last night and decided to jump on this. I'll hopefully have it mid-week and will post some pictures when it comes in. I absolutely can't wait.
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Old 6 March 2018, 02:13 PM   #17
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Check the dial hr plots under a UV light. Looks a bit funcky in your first pic. Otherwise nice piece.
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