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sltoffler · 20 June 2017, 11:13 AM

Greetings...

After a very long search, I finally bit the bullet and acquired a 5513 w/ serial number 1.7mil dating to around 1967. I really love the watch and I have a few pics to share.

It knowingly came on a USA rivet bracelet, however, I believe the end links are most likely not Rolex...not certain though. There are no markings on the back of the end links.

Can anyone give some advice on the bracelet? If I were to look for a new one to better match the watch to make it period correct, what exactly should I shoot for? Would a 7260 with 80 endlinks provide a much better fit to the case? I would really appreciate any sources if you think that would make the most sense.

Aside from that, the bracelet fits my wrist very well and it's very comfortable. And the watch is keeping perfect time!

Thanks again in advance for any help and/or suggestions!

Regards,

Stevet

DLRIDES · 20 June 2017, 11:28 AM

Beautiful watch, congrats !

Sky21 · 20 June 2017, 11:33 AM

Those are the correct end links for your C&I rivet bracelet. If you do want to get a Swiss rivet then the 7206 with 80 end links would be correct. That bracelet is perfectly acceptable for your watch and a correct Swiss rivet from the late 60s will probably cost you at least $2k.

sltoffler · 20 June 2017, 11:40 AM

That's great to hear! I really appreciate the comments.

Would the fit to the case improve with the Swiss bracelet? It really is not a big deal to me because looking at it straight on...it looks great to my eyes!

sensui · 20 June 2017, 11:42 AM

Great looking patina.

sltoffler · 20 June 2017, 12:16 PM

Thanks for the kind words!

Sky21 · 20 June 2017, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sltoffler

That's great to hear! I really appreciate the comments.

Would the fit to the case improve with the Swiss bracelet? It really is not a big deal to me because looking at it straight on...it looks great to my eyes!

The Swiss rivet is generally regarded as a better bracelet and the 80 end links will fit a little better, you just need to decide if it's worth the money. You will be able to sell your vintage C&I rivet, but for at least $1k less than the 7206 will cost you.

sltoffler · 20 June 2017, 12:36 PM

Thank you, Sky21! Not sure if it would be worth it or not yet. I'm still honeymooning with this one!

If I were to consider going for a Swiss rivet bracelet, is there a reputable source for such bracelets?

Again, many thanks!

Sky21 · 20 June 2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sltoffler

Thank you, Sky21! Not sure if it would be worth it or not yet. I'm still honeymooning with this one!

If I were to consider going for a Swiss rivet bracelet, is there a reputable source for such bracelets?

Again, many thanks!

They come up for sale in the classified section here from time to time. Also, look at the sticky thread for trusted sellers and send a private message to some of them, they will find you one that is correct and an in good condition. That is probably the safest bet unless you want to attempt to navigate the minefield that is eBay.

Halothane · 20 June 2017, 01:13 PM

Very nice. Love the 5513. Congrats!

Hairdude1 · 20 June 2017, 01:20 PM

Congrats!!!

chows99 · 20 June 2017, 01:28 PM

Very sweet watch you have there! Condition is immaculate despite 50years old!!

Dries · 20 June 2017, 01:31 PM

Very nice 5513, congrats!!

mattedialdoc · 20 June 2017, 10:25 PM

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I believe your beautiful watch is from Michael M., and he can help source a Swiss rivet if you desire. My '67 MF was ,like yours ,delivered on a stretch C&I. I didn't care for the pinching so sourced alternate bracelets. Good luck!

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mjclark32 · 20 June 2017, 10:28 PM

Great looking piece, congrats!

ROGERB · 21 June 2017, 02:29 AM

Congrats! Someone did a great refinish on that case and recut of the chamfers

Enjoy!

R

1675-David · 21 June 2017, 02:47 AM

great!!

20 June 2017, 11:28 AM	#2
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,665	Beautiful watch, congrats ! __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

20 June 2017, 01:20 PM	#11
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats!!! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

20 June 2017, 10:28 PM	#15
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great looking piece, congrats! __________________

20 June 2017, 11:33 AM	#3
Sky21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 885	Those are the correct end links for your C&I rivet bracelet. If you do want to get a Swiss rivet then the 7206 with 80 end links would be correct. That bracelet is perfectly acceptable for your watch and a correct Swiss rivet from the late 60s will probably cost you at least $2k.

20 June 2017, 11:40 AM	#4
sltoffler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 12	That's great to hear! I really appreciate the comments. Would the fit to the case improve with the Swiss bracelet? It really is not a big deal to me because looking at it straight on...it looks great to my eyes!

20 June 2017, 11:42 AM	#5
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	Great looking patina.

20 June 2017, 12:16 PM	#6
sltoffler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 12	Thanks for the kind words!

20 June 2017, 12:36 PM	#8
sltoffler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 12	Thank you, Sky21! Not sure if it would be worth it or not yet. I'm still honeymooning with this one! If I were to consider going for a Swiss rivet bracelet, is there a reputable source for such bracelets? Again, many thanks!

20 June 2017, 01:13 PM	#10
Halothane 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Anonymous Location: location location Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,367	Very nice. Love the 5513. Congrats!

20 June 2017, 01:28 PM	#12
chows99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Singapore Posts: 609	Very sweet watch you have there! Condition is immaculate despite 50years old!!

20 June 2017, 01:31 PM	#13
Dries "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,612	Very nice 5513, congrats!!

20 June 2017, 10:25 PM	#14
mattedialdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,002	S- I believe your beautiful watch is from Michael M., and he can help source a Swiss rivet if you desire. My '67 MF was ,like yours ,delivered on a stretch C&I. I didn't care for the pinching so sourced alternate bracelets. Good luck! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

21 June 2017, 02:29 AM	#16
ROGERB "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: WHITE ROCK BC Watch: 89 16610, 57 7914, Posts: 897	Congrats! Someone did a great refinish on that case and recut of the chamfers Enjoy! R

21 June 2017, 02:47 AM	#17
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,060	great!!

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