***MY FIRST ROLEX*** 5513 Unpolished '79

[kalidamien]

Finally bought my birth year '79 5513, let me know what you think :) Never been service, original parts, Full Set..!!!https://filesharing24.com/d/E5b

Sorry I can't upload the full HD quality photos but feel free to check out my youtube video I uploaded

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3nvwsl2PkI

[swatty]

Congrats , can’t wait to see the pics

[kalidamien]

I've tried to upload pics but because I'm new I have to wait till I have 10 posts :/

[kalidamien]

i'll try again tonight

[kalidamien]

or I can make a video

[kalidamien]

I've actually got a great quality youtube video

[swatty]

I find it easier to post pics with the Tapatalk app

[kalidamien]

Originally Posted by swatty

Congrats , can’t wait to see the pics

pics uploaded ;)

[kalidamien]

Originally Posted by swatty

I find it easier to post pics with the Tapatalk app

Thanks I'll keep it in mind, did you check out my video? its in HD

[eton97]

Congrats. Can’t see the pictures but watched the video. Can’t see clearly but are you saying this is a maxi mk1?

[kalidamien]

Originally Posted by eton97

Congrats. Can’t see the pictures but watched the video. Can’t see clearly but are you saying this is a maxi mk1?

Yes, its a Mk1

[kalidamien]

Originally Posted by eton97

Congrats. Can’t see the pictures but watched the video. Can’t see clearly but are you saying this is a maxi mk1?

I think the video around 40 seconds in I hold the camera as steady as I can, with heaps of excitement too its a little shaky haha

[kalidamien]

https://filesharing24.com/download-f...4CQA%253D%253D

[theflywrist]

Lovely watch man! Congrats and wear in best health

[eton97]

Again congrats, but just to be aware this isn’t a maxi mk1 dial.

[Dan S]

Can't see the photos since I don't click on random links, but congrats on the watch, it's clear that you love it!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[shiftf7]

Its a serif dial, not a Maxi mk1, so you got a franken watch....
Serif dials ended in 1975, someone put his together.... too bad...

http://www.5513mattedial.com/Serifs.html

[shiftf7]

BTW here's my Maxi MK1, (a real one)

I know.... service hands and bezel and a totally worn bracelet.
It will all be fixed over time...
but at least the dial and case match up.

[Styles Bitchley]

The video isn’t great for detail, but here’s a screen cap.

[shiftf7]

Yeah saw the vid, still not a maxi mk1....

[narembeen]

Looks a little bit like the dial I have in my watch, which I have been told is a service dial

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=735411&page=9

[Dan S]

If you're not used to judging by the size of the lume plots, just look at the alignment of "=" to the right of the "A". Or the middle line of the "E". Not Maxi.

My question is how the OP knows that it is from 1979. Maybe the whole watch is a legit serif. Please note that I have not seen the photos, so if the serial number is shown between the lugs, then that would answer my question. However, maybe we won't be hearing from the OP again.

[carwashchris]

Welcome aboard ! Lots of valuable information here. And a big CONGRATS

[brandrea]

It’s a beauty, congratulations

[Nikrnic]

Thats such a sweet find. I'd love for a 5513 to find me..

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[kalidamien]

Just catching up on all these comments, I'm assured by the legit watchmaker I bought it from, the watch is a a Maxi Dial, here's a snippet from the original Advert on the company page
never been overhauled nor serviced with no screwdriver marks or signs internal screws have been removed Serial Number: 5686xxx. 40mm case size. Sporadic use only. Tritium maxi dial

[kalidamien]

Originally Posted by Dan S

If you're not used to judging by the size of the lume plots, just look at the alignment of "=" to the right of the "A". Or the middle line of the "E". Not Maxi.

My question is how the OP knows that it is from 1979. Maybe the whole watch is a legit serif. Please note that I have not seen the photos, so if the serial number is shown between the lugs, then that would answer my question. However, maybe we won't be hearing from the OP again.

Because I have the full papers & receipt


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[kalidamien]

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[eton97]

Buddy. Sorry but this Is not a maxi dial.

Maxi mk1 is the only maxi version where the depth rating is above the submariner text. And this is categorically not a maxi mk1.

All other Maxis (2/3/4/5) have submariner above the depth rating.

Its also not a pre comex dial because the ‘=‘ should be to the left of the A, yours is to the right hand side

I believe you have a non serif dial, which should sit in a case with ‘serial numbers beginning in the early/mid 2.0 million range up until about 1973 consistent with cases stamped in the late 3.0 million range to early 4.0 million range’.

So something is very wrong here. I would 100% go back to the seller and ask for an explanation.