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s4dan · 23 January 2014, 07:17 AM

Thought you guys may find this interesting

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/...record-6378503

Sorry for those who may have already seen this

dysondiver · 23 January 2014, 07:21 AM

knew it wasnt a geordie lol ,,,, thats a lot of money ,, mind you , its a lot of watch ,,
interesting read

BNA/LION · 23 January 2014, 07:26 AM

Better get Box, Papers, Tags, Brochure and a detailed story of the life of the watch.

Like; who wore it, where it has traveled and where it wants to go next.

toph · 23 January 2014, 08:15 AM

Scarcity does funny things to people.

Presa canary · 23 January 2014, 08:36 AM

That's a cool looking 5513. First example I've seen.

Beaumont Miller II · 23 January 2014, 08:44 AM

Here is a link to the thread where the auction was discussed. Collectors that had an opportunity to view the watch in person were for the most part underwhelmed as the dial had surface wear from the hour hand.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=326423

crowncollection · 23 January 2014, 08:58 AM

Very rare bird indeed

watchcrank · 23 January 2014, 11:01 AM

rare, but worth the money if not perfect ?

Old Expat Beast · 23 January 2014, 11:08 AM

£86,000 for a 5513?! Outrageous! I only paid £2,500 for mine!

Vincent65 · 23 January 2014, 04:32 PM

well, hopefully the buyer is pleased with the purchase of the rare specimen - the auction house is certainly very happy!

s4dan · 23 January 2014, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Here is a link to the thread where the auction was discussed. Collectors that had an opportunity to view the watch in person were for the most part underwhelmed as the dial had surface wear from the hour hand.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=326423

Thanks mate

- missed this first time round...certainly puts the watch in a new light.

Beaumont Miller II · 23 January 2014, 11:30 PM

Danny no problem.
I've learned a few things about gilt gloss dials. Pictures taken from certain angles can hide huge imperfections. Many times its only when you tilt the watch slightly away from you and you lose the black glossy surface that surface wear and other imperfections become readily apparent.
When all sales are final, best to see the watch in person...especially at that price.

enhamhale · 24 January 2014, 06:49 AM

I have a gilt gloss but the crazing adds to the vintage age . As the photos show you must look carefully at suspect hand scratches .

Beef · 26 January 2014, 02:14 AM

I have to say, I love that dial configuration. So much that I was briefly tempted to buy one of the Steinhart Ocean One Vintage homage pieces. But knew I'd never wear it...... Anyway, we may see a wave of those dials for sale on fleabay soon.

AbsolutelyROLEX! · 27 January 2014, 02:08 PM

Myself i am not surprised that dial configuration didnt go over well, just does not look right to me.
However it is neat looking because of its rarity.

GGGMT · 27 January 2014, 02:19 PM

Dial indeed looks unusual. Thanks for sharing.

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23 January 2014, 07:17 AM	#1
s4dan Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 694	World record price for 5513 Thought you guys may find this interesting http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/...record-6378503 Sorry for those who may have already seen this

23 January 2014, 07:26 AM	#3
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,607	Better get Box, Papers, Tags, Brochure and a detailed story of the life of the watch. Like; who wore it, where it has traveled and where it wants to go next. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

23 January 2014, 08:15 AM	#4
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Scarcity does funny things to people. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

23 January 2014, 08:44 AM	#6
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Here is a link to the thread where the auction was discussed. Collectors that had an opportunity to view the watch in person were for the most part underwhelmed as the dial had surface wear from the hour hand. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=326423 __________________

23 January 2014, 08:58 AM	#7
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,215	Very rare bird indeed __________________ watches many

23 January 2014, 07:21 AM	#2
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	knew it wasnt a geordie lol ,,,, thats a lot of money ,, mind you , its a lot of watch ,, interesting read

23 January 2014, 08:36 AM	#5
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,152	That's a cool looking 5513. First example I've seen.

23 January 2014, 11:01 AM	#8
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	rare, but worth the money if not perfect ?

23 January 2014, 04:32 PM	#10
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	well, hopefully the buyer is pleased with the purchase of the rare specimen - the auction house is certainly very happy!

23 January 2014, 11:30 PM	#12
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	Danny no problem. I've learned a few things about gilt gloss dials. Pictures taken from certain angles can hide huge imperfections. Many times its only when you tilt the watch slightly away from you and you lose the black glossy surface that surface wear and other imperfections become readily apparent. When all sales are final, best to see the watch in person...especially at that price. __________________

24 January 2014, 06:49 AM	#13
enhamhale "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: England (andover) Watch: Submariners all Posts: 470	I have a gilt gloss but the crazing adds to the vintage age . As the photos show you must look carefully at suspect hand scratches .

26 January 2014, 02:14 AM	#14
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	I have to say, I love that dial configuration. So much that I was briefly tempted to buy one of the Steinhart Ocean One Vintage homage pieces. But knew I'd never wear it...... Anyway, we may see a wave of those dials for sale on fleabay soon. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

27 January 2014, 02:08 PM	#15
AbsolutelyROLEX! "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: AKA: ANDERL712000 Posts: 4,935	Myself i am not surprised that dial configuration didnt go over well, just does not look right to me. However it is neat looking because of its rarity. __________________ We want to be the first in the field and Rolex should be seen as the one and only-the best. Hans Wilsdorf, Rolex founder

27 January 2014, 02:19 PM	#16
GGGMT 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Itinerant Watch: 79010sg Posts: 8,329	Dial indeed looks unusual. Thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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