Need you guys professional help 5513 meter first

[llm3000]

Hi all, i am going to view this watch tomorrow. Want to gather your pro opinion to see if its legit. its a 1967 5513 with meter first dial and USA jubilee bracelet. My initial observation, the circle lumes was done badly around the edge, insert should be serviced one (i have a kissing4, so not a problem), i dont have knowledge about the USA bracelet, but the endlinks for sure not fitting properly. and case back engraving...numbers 5513 looks weird, almost like it was done twice over each other. Its my first 5513, pls enlighten me thanks!

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[Dan S]

Bring a UV lamp with you. And don't get hung up on things that don't matter, like the way the endlinks fit. The value is in the watch.

[springer]

The brace;et is a correct 1960s USA Jubilee, to include the clasp being correct, but the end links are aftermarket which is probably why they do not fit very well.

See if the following website helps you out with any concerns you have.

http://www.5513mattedial.com

[llm3000]

Originally Posted by springer

The brace;et is a correct 1960s USA Jubilee, to include the clasp being correct, but the end links are aftermarket which is probably why they do not fit very well.

See if the following website helps you out with any concerns you have.

http://www.5513mattedial.com

Thanks Springer! Yes, I did check the website u suggested before asking. Anyway happy that I went to check out the watch and a happy owner now (at a very good price). Cheers!

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[swish77]

Originally Posted by llm3000

Thanks Springer! Yes, I did check the website u suggested before asking. Anyway happy that I went to check out the watch and a happy owner now (at a very good price). Cheers!
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Congrats! That is some super white tritium on the dial/hands, although perhaps the lighting is a factor. Did you see the dial under a UV light?

[llm3000]

Originally Posted by swish77

Congrats! That is some super white tritium on the dial/hands, although perhaps the lighting is a factor. Did you see the dial under a UV light?

Thanks! Yes I did bring my UV loupe, dial is legit, it's not as white as pictures but that's what I am after, a white-ish dial (had too many yellow patina watches before, now want something different) with my light grey bezel insert, I like how refreshing it looks to me. Hands was relumed but it doesn't bother me. Cheers!

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[Bottle__Flip]

I love that bracelet 🙌

[TuRo]

5 ticks footer meters/metres first (often quite off-white btw) looks ok to me on initial perusal, larger service crown and non-orig. service insert btw, C/B fine too - how does the dial lume up under UV please, or if you don't have one a 5 seconds under an LED light and straight up the jumper test !

[llm3000]

Originally Posted by TuRo

5 ticks footer meters/metres first (often quite off-white btw) looks ok to me on initial perusal, larger service crown and non-orig. service insert btw, C/B fine too - how does the dial lume up under UV please, or if you don't have one a 5 seconds under an LED light and straight up the jumper test !

Thanks for the belated comments, haha! Here is a pic under UV, it appears in a faint green when lit under UV.
How to tell if the insert is non-orig? I thought it was a service one only, although I never intended to use it.

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[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by llm3000

Thanks for the belated comments, haha! Here is a pic under UV, it appears in a faint green when lit under UV.
How to tell if the insert is non-orig? I thought it was a service one only, although I never intended to use it.

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I think by non-original he meant the service insert is not original to the watch. Not, non-authentic.