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Twsns · 24 April 2012, 06:22 AM

I'm new to the forum, and wanted to get some info about switching the dial on a 5513. I have a 5.2 million serial number 5513 with a Rolex service dial, and want to find a period correct dial, which I believe would be a maxi MK II or MK III, please correct me, if I'm wrong. I got a really good deal on my current 5513, and it's in great condition. How much would this take me back financially, and is it worth doing? Any advice would be welcome. Thanks.

Kingair · 24 April 2012, 07:16 AM

The same amount as you paid for the watch ;-)
No I am sure you'll find one cheaper.

Good luck

HAGM

Elliot1957 · 27 April 2012, 10:08 AM

many of the 5 mil. series 5513s came with a typle 1 maxi dial. my 5 mil 1977 did. These dials had a 1-3 year transaition overlap.

Elliot1957 · 27 April 2012, 10:10 AM

you can find one in nice condition in the $600-$1000 range.

Twsns · 28 April 2012, 06:03 AM

It's safe to find a maxi 1 with the depth rating on top? Would a Maxi 2- 4 work? I think my 5513 is a 1978. I've seen a few on Ebay for $400 to 500. Thanks for the help.

Elliot1957 · 30 April 2012, 09:19 AM

yes , maxi 1 with depth on top were found on most 1977s and 1978s. any of the maxi's would prob. be fine, I have seen yr 78's with both types, but I have seen 1978's with punches papers for sale that had maxi 1 ( submariner on bottom )

Elliot1957 · 30 April 2012, 09:23 AM

http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/5513maxi.htm

Twsns · 30 April 2012, 09:45 AM

Thanks, that's a great article. I'll post some pics when I find a dial.

jedly1 · 30 April 2012, 10:07 AM

5.2 you really ought to be a pre comex dial not a maxi ..

Warnsboy · 30 April 2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedly1

5.2 you really ought to be a pre comex dial not a maxi ..

x2

Michael M. · 30 April 2012, 12:25 PM

A Mint Pre-Comex may run you more than $900 because of there scarcity

Twsns · 1 May 2012, 03:43 AM

$900 is a lot. I saw one on ebay go for $500 from a reputable seller. Thanks for the advice from everyone. The search continues.

Elliot1957 · 9 May 2012, 11:17 AM

I stand corrected. The posts above are right. The 1977s and 1978s had pre-comex dial. my dial on my 1977 5 mil. seies is a pre comex not maxi 1 http://www.vintagehour.com/en/2010/12/what-is-precomex/

azguy · 10 May 2012, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twsns

The search continues.

Keep us posted

Twsns · 30 May 2012, 06:40 AM

Thanks for all the info guys.

johanhej · 31 May 2012, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedly1

5.2 you really ought to be a pre comex dial not a maxi ..

5.2 mil could be EITHER pre comex or mk1 maxi. We all know Rolex didn't really have an exact transition between dials.

Goiguidoc · 31 May 2012, 04:59 PM

I would do the switch and bring the watch 100% correct.
I would go for a mk1 maxi, which are really nice.
These dials are expensive.

Kingair · 31 May 2012, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goiguidoc

I would do the switch and bring the watch 100% correct.
I would go for a mk1 maxi, which are really nice.
These dials are expensive.

x 2
Great idea to have a nice original Rolex . . ;-)

HAGOne

Twsns · 1 June 2012, 07:21 AM

Thanks for your input. Anyway, a 5.2 MILL could have a FF serif dial?

Twsns · 2 July 2012, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twsns

Thanks for your input. Anyway, a 5.2 MILL could have a FF serif dial?

24 April 2012, 06:22 AM	#1
Twsns Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: New York Watch: 5513 Posts: 72	5513 service dial I'm new to the forum, and wanted to get some info about switching the dial on a 5513. I have a 5.2 million serial number 5513 with a Rolex service dial, and want to find a period correct dial, which I believe would be a maxi MK II or MK III, please correct me, if I'm wrong. I got a really good deal on my current 5513, and it's in great condition. How much would this take me back financially, and is it worth doing? Any advice would be welcome. Thanks.

24 April 2012, 07:16 AM	#2
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	The same amount as you paid for the watch ;-) No I am sure you'll find one cheaper. Good luck HAGM

27 April 2012, 10:08 AM	#3
Elliot1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 131	many of the 5 mil. series 5513s came with a typle 1 maxi dial. my 5 mil 1977 did. These dials had a 1-3 year transaition overlap.

27 April 2012, 10:10 AM	#4
Elliot1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 131	you can find one in nice condition in the $600-$1000 range.

28 April 2012, 06:03 AM	#5
Twsns Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: New York Watch: 5513 Posts: 72	It's safe to find a maxi 1 with the depth rating on top? Would a Maxi 2- 4 work? I think my 5513 is a 1978. I've seen a few on Ebay for $400 to 500. Thanks for the help.

30 April 2012, 09:19 AM	#6
Elliot1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 131	yes , maxi 1 with depth on top were found on most 1977s and 1978s. any of the maxi's would prob. be fine, I have seen yr 78's with both types, but I have seen 1978's with punches papers for sale that had maxi 1 ( submariner on bottom )

30 April 2012, 09:23 AM	#7
Elliot1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 131	http://www.doubleredseadweller.com/5513maxi.htm

30 April 2012, 09:45 AM	#8
Twsns Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: New York Watch: 5513 Posts: 72	Thanks, that's a great article. I'll post some pics when I find a dial.

30 April 2012, 10:07 AM	#9
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,928	5.2 you really ought to be a pre comex dial not a maxi ..

30 April 2012, 12:25 PM	#11
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	A Mint Pre-Comex may run you more than $900 because of there scarcity

1 May 2012, 03:43 AM	#12
Twsns Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: New York Watch: 5513 Posts: 72	$900 is a lot. I saw one on ebay go for $500 from a reputable seller. Thanks for the advice from everyone. The search continues.

9 May 2012, 11:17 AM	#13
Elliot1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 131	I stand corrected. The posts above are right. The 1977s and 1978s had pre-comex dial. my dial on my 1977 5 mil. seies is a pre comex not maxi 1 http://www.vintagehour.com/en/2010/12/what-is-precomex/

30 May 2012, 06:40 AM	#15
Twsns Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: New York Watch: 5513 Posts: 72	Thanks for all the info guys.

31 May 2012, 04:59 PM	#17
Goiguidoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: Europe Watch: Rolex vintage Posts: 1,062	I would do the switch and bring the watch 100% correct. I would go for a mk1 maxi, which are really nice. These dials are expensive.

1 June 2012, 07:21 AM	#19
Twsns Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: New York Watch: 5513 Posts: 72	Thanks for your input. Anyway, a 5.2 MILL could have a FF serif dial?

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