Just a quick picture of a very nice 5513.
A watch I had the pleasure to have between my hands for a few hours, before letting it go to his new owner. A 5513 from 1963, gilt, underline, pointed crown guards. A superb dial... ... Which is even nicer in the real, as the picture doesn't do justice to...
What a beauty Nicholas! Reminds me of my first Rolex, a 5513...
... Of 1966, presented to me by my parents. How much I miss that watch! I love the dial of this example! Gilt plus great patina! What a nice combination! I wish its new owner will enjoy it so much! Thanks for sharing Nicolas! Best cordial regards, Abel.
The depth of this dial is mesmerizing, for sure.
Simple, beautiful and strong. Its owner is a lucky guy. Thanks for your input, my friend. All the best. Nicolas
patina and sub = irresistible........
This pcs is full of character. Very even patina. And I will not disagree, what this watch is in real. I hope some day I find mine. But before that I need to save lots and lots of $$$$$$ Humbly. Ed
This picture doesn't do justice to the watch.
I saw it under the sun, it is just magic. i wish you find yours one day, and too see it here! All the best, my dear Edward. Nicolas.
Ahh the famous underline typical of the 1963 models
I guess there are both under and overlines of the period so maybe this is the overUnderLine being it is under the Rolex Perpetual vs the UnderUnderline In the region of the Depth markings. The mystery of the underLine always a hiddem meaning with Rolex. A...
I gave up with the true meaning of the underline, Bill.
Rolex didn't take part in the discussion, and I doubt we'll ever know which is its true meaning. Anyway, that is a cherry on a beautiful cake, for sure! Best, and thanks, Bill! Nicolas
What a gorgeous example!
Thanks for sharing with us Nicolas. Just for my curiosity and education, would you say the crown is a replacement or the original? Cheers fernando
Very nice sub with gilt dial....definitely not easy to come by
Congratulations to the new owner for this beauty.
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you took the words right out of my mouth! beware of the TR-900 PM147! best! This message has been edited by gensiulia on 2012-02-24 05:38:14
Hey Nicolas!!!!
I think it was not possible for you to resist in front of that beauty! So, fore sure , you took a lot of pics no ? Please make us dream again and again. PICS PLEASE!!!!!!! Guillaume
These new photos show the glory of this gilt dial in all its splendor!...
... great pictures of an awesome 5513 Nicolas! Have a nice week end, mi amigo! Un abrazo, Abel.
Well, not very happy with these pics, as I was not in the mood for that
But hey, at least you have an idea. Best, Amigo. Nicolas
This shot captures the gloss dial
Very cool It is amazing how every angle reveals something new. Thanks Nicolas HAGWE Bill...
I told you it is much nicer in the real.
The lucky bastardo who will get it on his wrist will stare at the sun and loose any notion of ( bidding ) time. ROFLMAO. Best, my dear friend. Nicolas
This is mine 5513 PCG underline white SWISS
The particularity of mine 5513 is that it has the so called "lower white SWISS" at 6 o clock, the one you showed up has the so called "high SWISS" (not white). Here in Italy, Rolex experts says that lower white swiss is rarer. It has a 6636 expanding brac...
Very nice, Marco!
But I will be less certain that the underline means that it is a sign of transition from radium to tritium... There is one thing which is certain, which is that in 1961 the reglementation required that tritium was used instead of radium. From which year y...
It is from 1963
Ciao Nicolas, the case number of mine is 997XXX so I can state that it is from about 1963. Here in Italy a forum member called TOM a couple of years ago made a 5513 reference table. Want you have a look? Ciao Marco
Late 63, almost 64...
Yes, I would be interested! Can you copy and paste it, and give him the credit? Best, Nicolas
Can you tell us if the dial is still glowing
Just curious - If it still glows it could be radium? I suppose Tritium could still glow but it would be super faint after all these years. The origina rule in the 60's was "swiss" to mark Radium until the started using the Tritium with the t>25. So many m...
Swiss = Radium = The rule.
In theory, Bill, you're right, but at a certain moment, I mean at the end of the Fifties, things were more complicated. At this time, Rolex had some issues with the 6542 bezel, as you know. At this very same time, things were on to change, and, in 1961, t...
Can we assume...
If it still glow it is Radium or.... Is this not a good conclusion and only a geiger counter reading can confirm the fact. So much to learn so little time... facts... thanks Bill
Well, it can still glow if the tritium dial is NOS. I saw some still glowing
After such a long time. But the Geiger counter will tell you the truth. Best, Nicolas
