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Old 14 November 2014, 09:57 PM   #1
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Help - Purchasing first 5513

First of all - thanks to everyone in this vintage space! I have learned a ton as I prepare to purchase my first vintage piece.

I have a couple of questions regarding a 5513 I am considering. Everything is original except the hands and bezel insert. Is this a big deal?

The bezel insert has a pearl that is not consistent with the color of the dial. Can this be repaired/replaced by one of the top notch repair companies (i.e. - ABC Watchworks)?

Same for the hands - can I find period appropriate and color appropriate hands?

Thanks so much for your help.
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Old 14 November 2014, 10:41 PM   #2
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Photos are always a good idea. That being said, an insert/pearl is not such a 'big deal' but may cost up to $1000 to replace, depending what you want/like. Hands are more of an issue, IMHO, but again, can be remedied at some cost and time. Let's see it, if possible!
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Old 14 November 2014, 11:50 PM   #3
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Also everything depends on the price you are considering. Lot of 5513s out there with original, matching hands. Unless this one is super cheap you are probably best off finding a better one to buy.
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Old 15 November 2014, 12:16 AM   #4
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Vincent is right. Pics would be helpful.
Original hands are nice but when the mismatch between dial and hands become a visual distraction, period correct matching hands can be sourced with some patience.
If the dial and case meet your standards and the price is right, then perhaps it makes sense to go this route.
Good luck.
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Old 15 November 2014, 12:32 AM   #5
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Sorry guys - here is the picture... Is it OK for me to list the asking price?
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Old 15 November 2014, 12:39 AM   #6
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Try again...
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Old 15 November 2014, 02:24 AM   #7
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Another photo...ImageUploadedByTapatalk1415982275.019183.jpg
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Old 15 November 2014, 03:19 AM   #8
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I would try to find bit earlier example with matte dial, lume plots without the white gold surroundings. Also I started with vintage watches that didn't have all original parts. You may think that a correct bezel insert wouldn't be that big deal but it will start to annoy you in the minute you have typed "rolex fat font insert" in to the google search bar. Also they are quite hard to find these days.
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