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mike · 4 December 2005, 01:45 AM

Picked this up recently.
Always loved the vintage look.
Ser no 1.8 mil circa 1979,hacking movement.

Sam · 4 December 2005, 01:57 AM

That's a great looking 5513 Mike!

I know you're going to enjoy that one.

Uncle-AJ · 4 December 2005, 02:28 AM

WOW! That's a beauty, congratulations.

Seadweller · 4 December 2005, 02:36 AM

That is one hell of a beautiful watch, enjoy.

4 December 2005, 02:41 AM

Nice!!

mike · 4 December 2005, 03:27 AM

Thanks guys, I'm really enjoying it!

I do need to correct the serial no. It's a 6mil. number,I was thinking of a different piece and typing at the same time.

JJ Irani · 4 December 2005, 03:31 AM

Hi Mike,

That's a cracker.

Guys, this just shows how a Rolex which is 26 years old looks no different (at very first glance, of course) than the current model.

That's Rolex for you....very subtle changes and moves with the speed of a glacier.

Rockrolex · 4 December 2005, 04:09 AM

Nice pics and nice watch, Mike. I'm surprised JJ hasn't mentioned the glaring defect - the crown is upside down. Apparently it needs a complete overhaul at and RSC immediately.

JJ Irani · 4 December 2005, 04:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockrolex

Nice pics and nice watch, Mike. I'm surprised JJ hasn't mentioned the glaring defect - the crown is upside down. Apparently it needs a complete overhaul at and RSC immediately.

I think even JJ has the right to keep some posts serious!!!

padi56 · 4 December 2005, 04:38 AM

Thats a fine looking vintage piece Mike wear it in good health.

Earl · 4 December 2005, 05:35 AM

Great looking watch :o)

baseballduck · 4 December 2005, 06:24 AM

Wow! That is a beautiful piece.

Tyler

Mr. K · 4 December 2005, 06:29 AM

Very nice indeed, good pics too. Makes me think twice about buying vintage.

My bank account however makes me think yet a third time.

dman · 4 December 2005, 08:35 AM

You did better than good there Mike, congrats and enjoy it!! You and Sam are really on a Bruce...err I mean a buying spree, very nice show guys!

Air King Date · 4 December 2005, 12:25 PM

Nice!
How about some details on the work that was done, judging by what I can see from the work order it looks pretty thorough.

molex · 4 December 2005, 12:34 PM

Looks like someone else found a near-perfect 5513, very nice!

Out of curiosity, did you buy that watch from Henry (cheese32)?

mike · 4 December 2005, 01:29 PM

Hi Molex,

Good eye! You are indeed correct.

Kromax · 4 December 2005, 01:36 PM

Sweet watch. Great pictures.

What is "hacking movement?"

mike · 4 December 2005, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Air King Date

Nice!
How about some details on the work that was done, judging by what I can see from the work order it looks pretty thorough.

Well, the watch was completely serviced by BHRSC a couple of months ago.
This includes a new crystal,gaskets,pressure test polish etc...
In addition a new tube and crown were fitted. The watch has a set of NOS hands that match the dial quite well. These were placed on by a previous owner.
The watch has been well cared for as you can see,and I really feel quite fortunate to have found such a beautiful example.

I had been "on the hunt" for a nice 5513 for a while,but this one was more than I had hoped for.

mike · 4 December 2005, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kromax

Sweet watch. Great pictures.

What is "hacking movement?"

"hacking" refers to the ability to stop or "freeze" the second hand when the crown is pulled to set the hands.
On "non-hacking" watches the second hand will continue to move while the minute and hour hand are being set.

mailman · 5 December 2005, 01:32 AM

Absoultly beautiful watch Mike.

I love it.

Kromax · 5 December 2005, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

"hacking" refers to the ability to stop or "freeze" the second hand when the crown is pulled to set the hands.
On "non-hacking" watches the second hand will continue to move while the minute and hour hand are being set.

Geez, how would you set the exact time with a non hacking watch?

Sam · 5 December 2005, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kromax

Geez, how would you set the exact time with a non hacking watch?

Usually, you can apply slight backward pressure to the crown and get the second hand to stop....sometimes it will even tick backwards. Not sure if this works on the older Rolex movements, but I know on the non-hacking Seiko movements it will.

JJ Irani · 5 December 2005, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kromax

Geez, how would you set the exact time with a non hacking watch?

...with great difficulty!!

4 December 2005, 01:45 AM	#1
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	My new old Sub Picked this up recently. Always loved the vintage look. Ser no 1.8 mil circa 1979,hacking movement.

4 December 2005, 02:28 AM	#3
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	WOW! That's a beauty, congratulations. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

4 December 2005, 02:36 AM	#4
Seadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 750	That is one hell of a beautiful watch, enjoy. __________________ The Exclusive 4000ft Club.

4 December 2005, 03:31 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Hi Mike, That's a cracker. Guys, this just shows how a Rolex which is 26 years old looks no different (at very first glance, of course) than the current model. That's Rolex for you....very subtle changes and moves with the speed of a glacier. __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

4 December 2005, 04:09 AM	#8
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 38,103	Nice pics and nice watch, Mike. I'm surprised JJ hasn't mentioned the glaring defect - the crown is upside down. Apparently it needs a complete overhaul at and RSC immediately. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

4 December 2005, 01:57 AM	#2
Sam Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Watch: Yes...too many!!! Posts: 426	That's a great looking 5513 Mike! I know you're going to enjoy that one.

4 December 2005, 03:27 AM	#6
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Thanks guys, I'm really enjoying it! I do need to correct the serial no. It's a 6mil. number,I was thinking of a different piece and typing at the same time.

4 December 2005, 04:38 AM	#10
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,216	Thats a fine looking vintage piece Mike wear it in good health. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

4 December 2005, 05:35 AM	#11
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,615	Great looking watch :o)

4 December 2005, 06:24 AM	#12
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Wow! That is a beautiful piece. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

4 December 2005, 06:29 AM	#13
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,089	Very nice indeed, good pics too. Makes me think twice about buying vintage. My bank account however makes me think yet a third time.

4 December 2005, 08:35 AM	#14
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	You did better than good there Mike, congrats and enjoy it!! You and Sam are really on a Bruce...err I mean a buying spree, very nice show guys! __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

4 December 2005, 12:25 PM	#15
Air King Date Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 37	Nice! How about some details on the work that was done, judging by what I can see from the work order it looks pretty thorough.

4 December 2005, 12:34 PM	#16
molex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California Posts: 220	Looks like someone else found a near-perfect 5513, very nice! Out of curiosity, did you buy that watch from Henry (cheese32)? __________________ "Through the tool watch, Rolex became allied not just with dependability and accuracy, but with great human achievement." Vintage Rolex Sports Models Skeet & Urul

4 December 2005, 01:29 PM	#17
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,682	Hi Molex, Good eye! You are indeed correct.

4 December 2005, 02:41 AM	#5
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4 December 2005, 01:36 PM	#18
Kromax Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Noah K. Location: New York Posts: 43	Sweet watch. Great pictures. What is "hacking movement?"

5 December 2005, 01:32 AM	#21
mailman TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: BLNR Posts: 35,551	Absoultly beautiful watch Mike. I love it. __________________ JJ

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