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SarahDallasRSC · 18 October 2016, 02:52 AM

I would like opinions. This could be a watch that I will wear... If I put in the winning bid. I don't have a big budget for a vintage Rolex. What would you think? What would others think of me for owning this watch? I would not be reselling it. I would clean it up so it would look very nice.

Can I get some opinions pleeease. Thanx! :-)

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...mtid=824&kw=lg

Old Expat Beast · 18 October 2016, 08:40 AM

It's a frankenwatch with aftermarket parts. I'm surprised you would be interested in this if you once worked in a Rolex Service Centre, as you say.

Knappo 1307 · 18 October 2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SarahDallasRSC

I would like opinions. This could be a watch that I will wear... If I put in the winning bid. I don't have a big budget for a vintage Rolex. What would you think? What would others think of me for owning this watch? I would not be reselling it. I would clean it up so it would look very nice.

Can I get some opinions pleeease. Thanx! :-)

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...mtid=824&kw=lg

Terry, sorry Sarah, with all the experts you have at your fingertips working at Dallas RSC why wouldn't you run it past them? :-)

pah5153 · 18 October 2016, 12:31 PM

Really a 5513 with a date wheel!

GLADIATOR · 18 October 2016, 01:23 PM

This is an assembled watch. Its case is indeed a 5513, which should not have the date, but this watch does. It started out as a stainless steel watch and was changed to two-tone with some factory and some after-market parts, such as the bezel and some links. All of this notwithstanding, it is an excellent watch that has had regular cleaning and maintenance by a Rolex trained watch smith. It has had winding stems and seals replaced as necessary. And please, no requests for a buy-it-now price. If I wanted to do that, I would have. When it is on your wrist no one will know that it is a Frankenwatch. And you don't have to pay five digits to get it! No box, no papers, only the Submariner booklet. And no, I didn't do it, I bought it this way in the '80's unknowingly.

Piece of junk!

crowncollection · 18 October 2016, 05:31 PM

Pass on the watch some interested questions above hmm

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jvmartin · 18 October 2016, 06:01 PM

Some watchmakers get VERY creative when it comes to Rolex watches...

MorningTundra · 18 October 2016, 08:42 PM

If you have the cash and connections to correct a franken this could be a fun and satisfying project.

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Sublover2166 · 19 October 2016, 01:50 AM

Run Forrest Run!!! P.O.S.

dysondiver · 19 October 2016, 02:02 AM

two tone ,,,, thats stainless and lemon ,,, pass on that one.

Cryten · 19 October 2016, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SarahDallasRSC

Can I get some opinions pleeease. Thanx! :-)

Keep an eye on this guy's listings, they may be more to your taste.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/superiorvintaqe.watches/m.html

bayerische · 19 October 2016, 02:32 AM

Oh, by all means, then have it serviced at your RSC.

Knappo 1307 · 19 October 2016, 06:06 AM

I'd really like to hear from the OP, wherever he is.......

offrdmania · 19 October 2016, 06:24 AM

Did Sarahs account get hacked?

Knappo 1307 · 19 October 2016, 06:41 AM

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Did Sarahs account get hacked?

I'm pretty sure there never was a Sarah.

Cryten · 19 October 2016, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by offrdmania

Did Sarahs account get hacked?

There's no account to hack. I think "Sarah" knows more than most about assembling Rolexes with dodgy parts and passing them off as real.

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Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I'd really like to hear from the OP, wherever he is.......

He should be busy with that Chinese tourbillion he's probably going to pass off as Swiss if he ever finishes it.

GLADIATOR · 19 October 2016, 09:00 AM

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He should be busy with that Chinese tourbillion he's probably going to pass off as Swiss if he ever finishes it.

I just bought a tourbillon watch - waiting its arrival!

offrdmania · 19 October 2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I'm pretty sure there never was a Sarah.

A certain eBay seller that was outed?

Cryten · 19 October 2016, 09:29 AM

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I just bought a tourbillon watch - waiting its arrival!

I hope it's not a Montres Allison

GLADIATOR · 19 October 2016, 09:37 AM

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I hope it's not a Montres Allison

No, its probably not as good as his, but I wanted one!

Cryten · 19 October 2016, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GLADIATOR

No, its probably not as good as his, but I wanted one!

Hold tight, they'll be on ebay for $5.99 before you know it.

GLADIATOR · 19 October 2016, 10:39 AM

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Hold tight, they'll be on ebay for $5.99 before you know it.

Its getting there - $500 less than

Fleetlord · 19 October 2016, 12:14 PM

This is an attempted catfishing..

bdex75 · 19 October 2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

This is an attempted catfishing..

Catfish taste good. But that watch is total junk.

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Knappo 1307 · 20 October 2016, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I'd really like to hear from the OP, wherever he is.......

Is this the end to the thread?? I'm really interested in some followup. I was reading through the new replies last night and the OP was watching the thread....

18 October 2016, 02:52 AM	#1
SarahDallasRSC Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Sarah Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Ladies Rolex Posts: 11	I am thinking of buying this (gulp) 2 tone 5513... I would like opinions. This could be a watch that I will wear... If I put in the winning bid. I don't have a big budget for a vintage Rolex. What would you think? What would others think of me for owning this watch? I would not be reselling it. I would clean it up so it would look very nice. Can I get some opinions pleeease. Thanx! :-) http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...mtid=824&kw=lg

18 October 2016, 01:23 PM	#5
GLADIATOR "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Costa Blanca, Watch: YMII,GMTII,DAYTONA Posts: 5,288	This is an assembled watch. Its case is indeed a 5513, which should not have the date, but this watch does. It started out as a stainless steel watch and was changed to two-tone with some factory and some after-market parts, such as the bezel and some links. All of this notwithstanding, it is an excellent watch that has had regular cleaning and maintenance by a Rolex trained watch smith. It has had winding stems and seals replaced as necessary. And please, no requests for a buy-it-now price. If I wanted to do that, I would have. When it is on your wrist no one will know that it is a Frankenwatch. And you don't have to pay five digits to get it! No box, no papers, only the Submariner booklet. And no, I didn't do it, I bought it this way in the '80's unknowingly. Piece of junk! __________________ The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill "We judge ourselves by what we feel capable of doing, while others judge us by what we have already done."

18 October 2016, 05:31 PM	#6
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,247	Pass on the watch some interested questions above hmm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ watches many

19 October 2016, 02:32 AM	#12
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Oh, by all means, then have it serviced at your RSC. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

19 October 2016, 06:24 AM	#14
offrdmania 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 6,061	Did Sarahs account get hacked? __________________ TRF Member 11738

18 October 2016, 08:40 AM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: MQ-24-7B2LLJF Posts: 28,951	It's a frankenwatch with aftermarket parts. I'm surprised you would be interested in this if you once worked in a Rolex Service Centre, as you say.

18 October 2016, 12:31 PM	#4
pah5153 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Pat Location: ohio Posts: 139	Really a 5513 with a date wheel!

18 October 2016, 06:01 PM	#7
jvmartin "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,349	Some watchmakers get VERY creative when it comes to Rolex watches...

18 October 2016, 08:42 PM	#8
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,038	If you have the cash and connections to correct a franken this could be a fun and satisfying project. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 October 2016, 01:50 AM	#9
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	Run Forrest Run!!! P.O.S.

19 October 2016, 02:02 AM	#10
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,062	two tone ,,,, thats stainless and lemon ,,, pass on that one.

19 October 2016, 06:06 AM	#13
Knappo 1307 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,563	I'd really like to hear from the OP, wherever he is.......

19 October 2016, 12:14 PM	#23
Fleetlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,085	This is an attempted catfishing..

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