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Congratulations Graham
You are on a roll with so many new pieces. My '66 5513 's non gilt dial looks very similar to yours except mine has a slight greenish tinge to the tritium whereas yours is vanilla. Did you have the rivet bracelet sized for you ? Is it a swiss made 7206 bracelet ? . My watch came with a US made rivet bracelet which is not as sought after and is worth less on the secondary market. I do not know how to size it , so I am using a admiralty grey Nato strap made in Wales ( by the same supplier to the MOD ) .Can you please PM me with the first 3 digits of your serial ? My guess is around 1.15 to 1.2 million ? Enjoy your 5513 Graham.
Cheers,dreamer
something very special to add to my 1964 theme
about 3 years ago i purchased my first ever Rolex, a 1964 1002 non date oyster and found it a bit small at 34mm, but it, along with many other people here, taught me to appreciate Rolex as a brand i should be adding to my theme. in the last 2 weeks i have...
Congrats!
It looks great, has the ghosty gray look which is fantastic and rivet is the perfect companion to the whole package, it looks better without a gilt dial, wear her in health. S
thanks Salman, its good to hear someone like it as much as i do
i forgot to say that it came in a green rolex pouch. he forgot to send the 2 extra bracelet links, but they are coming soon. its on my wrist and there is no way that the bezel insert is going to be changed, i love it. best Graham
Hey, congratulations, Graham.
So, you're the happy and lucky winning bidder, eeeeh? Happy for you, my friend. Now ,you have a true toolwatch for this summer holidays, and, cherry on the cake, another watch from our beloved year! All the best, my friend. Nicolas...
thanks my friend, i’m...
thanks my friend, im a happy bunny even though its not a gilt dial. i sort of agree with Salman that it looks better with the white text. im puzzled by the bezel. ive unclipped it and oiled underneath despite it being spotless, but i still cant turn it...
maybe i will. i cant...
maybe i will. i cant think of many other brands still to get. i have also seen a beautiful tropicalised 5513 from 64 which looks stunning with patina to die for. i could live with 2 of them i have my eyes on a grand seiko chronometer. they are not easy to...
thanks DivingT. from your avatar i would say you are a sub fan
do you dive with a sub or something more modern and complex ? bet graham
16600 seadweller....
But yes, I'm a sub fan, and just getting into the vintage models. I should have a post in the next few weeks of my first vintage sub, just recently acquired Cheers Tony
there is no doubt...
that this watch is a real looker! i have a re-dialed vintage watch and honestly it doesnt detract from my love for it so i completely understand! many congrats! Tim...
thanks Tim, the advantage...
thanks Tim, the advantage with Rolex is that there is no need to redo a dial, they just replace them whether you like it or not im very pleased with it despite the fact that i cant turn the bezel even after taking it off and oiling it. looking at the dia...
Mat dial metres first made circa 66-68
Hi Graham, you have a matt metres first dial .They were made for a short time estimated to be between '66-'68. So whilst it may have been redialled later say in the seventies, the dial was manufactured between 66-68, Cheers,dreamer
hi Dreamer, thats really...
hi Dreamer, thats really interesting, such a small window of manufacture. its possible that it was redialled very early on, perhaps even at the first service. i can imagine a Rolex service watchmaker thinking, weve got these new improved dials so ill c...
From what i read, it was changed frI'm metres to feet first
To cater for the growing US market. Cheers, dreamer
that would make sense. i’m...
that would make sense. im a big fan of feet and inches, ounces and pounds etc. G
thanks Damjan, but i’ve sold...
thanks Damjan, but ive sold so many pieces and bought so many new vintage pieces that i cant say that the Petrograd paid for this. i love it which is something i never thought id say about Rolex 5 years ago. G
Congratulations Graham........
The 5513 is a fantastic tool watch and the rivet bracelet speaks volumes for its heritage. Regards Tony
thanks Tony, after 12...
thanks Tony, after 12 hours of ownership im very pleased with it. best Graham
Great catch 1964 5513 - sweet
It must be a challenge for you to decide who looks better you or the watch. LOL. I love the date theme you are going for I am sure Vlad like that year aso. Best Bill...
thanks Bill, no challenge...
thanks Bill, no challenge there. i always wonder what would look better draped over the arm of a beautiful woman and in this case i win it is a close run thing though. the theme is getting harder as all the cheaper pieces you can date ive got so now its ...
Hello Graham! Congrats to this new addition to your...
... thematic 1964 collection. Iso glad to know you are adding two Rolex watches to your 64s! Specially a Submariner, which is my favorite watch, and a model which fills a big part of my heart. I love the gray hue of the bezel insert. Im happy to know y...
thanks Abel, and a...
thanks Abel, and a special thanks for the bezel info, sadly the tension spring ring is there, but it may need a new one or i could try giving it a twist to get some tension back into it. im not overly worried as i dont need to turn the bezel, but like al...
Thank you so much for your kind answer Graham!...
... Im happy you got this one, and look forward to see your DJ. Scuba Diving will be always in my heart, together with Rolex watches! Have a nice day, and best cordial regards, Abel.
Congrats Graham!
The most classic of subs with so much character and history. Enjoy it in the best of health! cheers fernando
Congratulations Graham
You are on a roll with so many new pieces. My '66 5513 's non gilt dial looks very similar to yours except mine has a slight greenish tinge to the tritium whereas yours is vanilla. Did you have the rivet bracelet sized for you ? Is it a swiss made 7206 br...
thanks Dreamer, i’m enjoying...
thanks Dreamer, im enjoying it, but its only 18 hours of ownership. the bracelet is a steelinox USA model and it was this size on the watch. he forgot to send 2 spare links which are now en route. i could do with 1 extra just to account for hot weather w...
welcome to the Sub world!
congrats Graham, that's a nice addition and for sure you needed a Sub! Be careful these are addictive! Best, Matt
thanks Matt, loving it...
thanks Matt, loving it so far, but no more than any of my other pieces. best G