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Old 31 December 2015, 11:20 AM   #1
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Finally in: Birth year Rolex secured

It's been a great year so I decided to get myself a late Christmas present: A 1972 5513 (my birth year).

I waited to find one with a nice dial and hands. Dial listed as a serif, but I think this is a non-Serif which fits the 3,4xx,xxx serial. Case is a bit beat, not too polished, and has no corrosion.

The bezel moves with no click as it should, but I didn't notice a need push down to turn it (although it moves much easier when I do apply some pressure).

Insert seems to me to be a MKI has I see small serifs on the 50 and 40?

Anyhow, I'd like to thank you all for giving me the bug and knowledge to make a wise decision on my first vintage Rolex. Hope it won't be the last!
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Old 31 December 2015, 11:33 AM   #2
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Great find congrats
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Old 31 December 2015, 12:28 PM   #3
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The 5513 is a great watch. Congrats
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Old 31 December 2015, 12:33 PM   #4
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Congratulations on finding your birth year Rolex! I'm still searching...
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Old 31 December 2015, 12:46 PM   #5
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Finally in: Birth year Rolex secured

It's supposed to move if You push. Designed that way. Glad it works the way it should. Great watch!
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Old 31 December 2015, 12:48 PM   #6
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Congratulations! I love the 5513, yours looks great, enjoy it!
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Old 31 December 2015, 01:27 PM   #7
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Me 2. To the OP, congrats. Beautiful watch!
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Old 31 December 2015, 01:39 PM   #8
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Old 31 December 2015, 10:19 PM   #9
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Wow looks to be in excellent+ condition, congrats!
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Old 31 December 2015, 11:15 PM   #10
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Looks very nice!!
Congratulations on a great find!
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Old 31 December 2015, 11:16 PM   #11
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congrats and wear it in good health !
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