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Old 23 January 2016, 01:34 AM   #1
vintagemyk
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Rolex 5513 serial number not centered between the lugs

Hi im a new member of this forum and would like to seek some expert advice. I just purchased a 5513 with 2.5 serial number and i noticed that the serial number is not centered between the lugs. I attatched a pic for reference. Is this normal? Or is it something i should be concerend about? Everything else see to check out. Thank you in advance. Sorry for the crappy pic.
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Old 23 January 2016, 02:40 AM   #2
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I've seen much worse...
Looks good to me.

The serial numbers were hand engraved with a Pantograph Machine... so... you know...
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Old 23 January 2016, 01:24 PM   #3
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Not an issue in my book. There are all sorts of variations in the quality of Rolex serial number engravings, especially during the period when this watch was produced.

Wear and enjoy!
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Old 23 January 2016, 04:49 PM   #4
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Thank guys for the quick reply. I didnt know that they were hand engraved back in the day. You learn something new everyday, thank you once again for the help. Here's a pic of the watch
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Old 23 January 2016, 11:16 PM   #5
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Did not know that about how they were made. Great looking sub.
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Old 25 January 2016, 08:38 AM   #6
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Nothing strange for this serial.. I've seen worse things..
The watch looks great..
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Old 25 January 2016, 11:58 PM   #7
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Looks a real honest piece!

Nice!
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Old 26 January 2016, 02:40 AM   #8
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Lovely 5513. Perfectly crusty !!
My kind of sub
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Old 26 January 2016, 03:24 PM   #9
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Thanks guys and thank you also to this forum
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