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ladder13 · 26 December 2015, 01:45 AM

Hello, first post here, please bear with me. I received this watch from my father who found it on the streets of Manhattan many years back.
I have no idea what happened to the band or bezel.
It's a 5513 with a 987232 serial number.

First off, what year was it made? Secondly, what is the correct bezel and band, and can they be sourced anywhere? Leads? I tried two indie shops, neither had the parts, though they offered to clean the watch.

The watch does not work, it needs a cleaning and mechanical going over. Should I send bring it back to Rolex and do they the original parts?

Lot's of questions, thanks for any and all help.

Mike

Old Expat Beast · 26 December 2015, 09:45 AM

Got a photo? Take it to Rolex first, maybe they can still help reunite it with the guy who lost it, if it was reported lost or stolen.

andromeda160 · 26 December 2015, 09:49 AM

Watch is roughly 1963, should be a gilt chapter ring dial. A very desirable watch if the dials still original and in good shape

firefisher · 26 December 2015, 10:16 AM

take a picture and post it.

ladder13 · 26 December 2015, 01:24 PM

Thanks all, here's some pics.

ladder13 · 9 January 2016, 10:26 AM

Happy New Year!

I plan to take this to the Rolex store in Manhattan within the next two weeks for appraisal.

alcrts · 9 January 2016, 10:34 AM

I never find stuff like this..

firefisher · 9 January 2016, 10:59 AM

If your looking to sell it let me know. I'm looking for a new project.

andromeda160 · 9 January 2016, 11:23 AM

Beautiful meters first gilt dial, this watch is worth fixing and I wouldn't entertain selling it until after its fixed. It's a very rare dial in great condition. Worth quite a bit more than your average matte dialed meters first

ladder13 · 9 January 2016, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andromeda160

Beautiful meters first gilt dial, this watch is worth fixing and I wouldn't entertain selling it until after its fixed. It's a very rare dial in great condition. Worth quite a bit more than your average matte dialed meters first

Thanks for the info, much appreciated.

Dr.Smellody · 9 January 2016, 11:59 AM

Wow.

Jfullm42 · 9 January 2016, 12:04 PM

Wow what a find! A shame the minute hand lume is missing. Would love to see a new Crystal, bezel and insert on this! Will transform the watch. Congrats.

ladder13 · 9 January 2016, 12:29 PM

I had no idea as I've been sitting on this watch for at least 20 years. It was tossed in a box with my silver coins, until I read a thread on a non watch forum, and decided to investigate further.
Thanks again, for all the help folks.

droptopman · 9 January 2016, 01:03 PM

Nice find. That dial looks great. This would be a fun project to take on.

26 December 2015, 01:45 AM	#1
ladder13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NY Posts: 6	Old Rolex questions Hello, first post here, please bear with me. I received this watch from my father who found it on the streets of Manhattan many years back. I have no idea what happened to the band or bezel. It's a 5513 with a 987232 serial number. First off, what year was it made? Secondly, what is the correct bezel and band, and can they be sourced anywhere? Leads? I tried two indie shops, neither had the parts, though they offered to clean the watch. The watch does not work, it needs a cleaning and mechanical going over. Should I send bring it back to Rolex and do they the original parts? Lot's of questions, thanks for any and all help. Mike

9 January 2016, 01:03 PM	#14
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Nice find. That dial looks great. This would be a fun project to take on. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

26 December 2015, 09:45 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,783	Got a photo? Take it to Rolex first, maybe they can still help reunite it with the guy who lost it, if it was reported lost or stolen.

26 December 2015, 09:49 AM	#3
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	Watch is roughly 1963, should be a gilt chapter ring dial. A very desirable watch if the dials still original and in good shape

26 December 2015, 10:16 AM	#4
firefisher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New York Watch: 98 Daytona Zenith Posts: 79	take a picture and post it.

26 December 2015, 01:24 PM	#5
ladder13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NY Posts: 6	Thanks all, here's some pics.

9 January 2016, 10:26 AM	#6
ladder13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NY Posts: 6	Happy New Year! I plan to take this to the Rolex store in Manhattan within the next two weeks for appraisal.

9 January 2016, 10:34 AM	#7
alcrts "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Europe Posts: 184	I never find stuff like this..

9 January 2016, 10:59 AM	#8
firefisher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New York Watch: 98 Daytona Zenith Posts: 79	If your looking to sell it let me know. I'm looking for a new project.

9 January 2016, 11:23 AM	#9
andromeda160 Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: michigan Watch: Rolex Oyster Posts: 4,046	Beautiful meters first gilt dial, this watch is worth fixing and I wouldn't entertain selling it until after its fixed. It's a very rare dial in great condition. Worth quite a bit more than your average matte dialed meters first

9 January 2016, 11:59 AM	#11
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,388	Wow.

9 January 2016, 12:04 PM	#12
Jfullm42 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 5513 Posts: 4,224	Wow what a find! A shame the minute hand lume is missing. Would love to see a new Crystal, bezel and insert on this! Will transform the watch. Congrats.

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9 January 2016, 12:29 PM	#13
ladder13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NY Posts: 6	I had no idea as I've been sitting on this watch for at least 20 years. It was tossed in a box with my silver coins, until I read a thread on a non watch forum, and decided to investigate further. Thanks again, for all the help folks.