5513 advice....again

[Hasan]

Hello,
I’ve found another 2 birth year 5513’s.
Following all your advice, I think these are pretty good (All be it expensive) with cases that are not over polished, hands and dial matching etc but with this one has a bit missing on the case back and ill fitting end links. Why is this?
https://www.chrono24.co.uk/rolex/sub...-id8542271.htm

The second is from the US so will be a mission to purchase but looks good:
https://www.bobswatches.com/vintage-...erif-dial.html

It’s been a difficult search as if I give up on the birth year thing, 5513’s are just becoming too expensive to justify.

[GraniteQuarry]

What year are you after?

Edit: sorry just noticed 1973 I think. I have 1964/1965 available.

[Andyg]

Personally I would separate the birth watch thing from owning a 5513.

If you like a 5513, then buy one, but don't buy it just because its your "birth watch". The path to ruin.

Also ask yourself what exactly is a birth watch - is it the year a watch was made (based upon rather incomplete serial numbers data) or the year when the watch was actually sold. To make matters worse you might find the year date stamp on the strap is different to serial number on the watch, both of which is different to when the watch was sold. Before you buy, decide what you want - made or sold. In either case you need some hard evidence to support it.


As an aside, the first one looks like a nice example of a maxi dial with a type 3 Dial, but £14k seems rather steep.

[Benji053]

Why not just wait on the bubble popping ? It’s inevitable.


Apparently.

[bobdog]

The first one has the 9315 folded link bracelet which is why the end links don’t look as though they fit. Much better with the later 93150 bracelet.

[Rodder]

The first one has the 9315 folded link bracelet which is why the end links don’t look as though they fit. Much better with the later 93150 bracelet.

But the 9315 is worth 2k as opposed to £350ish.

[bobdog]

But the 9315 is worth 2k as opposed to £350ish.

Your probably right about the cost of the 9315 but they wear uncomfortably, if you can get the 93150 for £350 can you get me a couple.

[Rodder]

Your probably right about the cost of the 9315 but they wear uncomfortably, if you can get the 93150 for £350 can you get me a couple.

I agree, just needs to be considered in the price. Don’t Rolex still sell 93150, not sure how much £500? Could be very wrong though

[bobdog]

I agree, just needs to be considered in the price. Don’t Rolex still sell 93150, not sure how much £500? Could be very wrong though

Last price I heard new was £900 and a good condition used would be £600 - £700.

[Rodder]

Last price I heard new was £900 and a good condition used would be £600 - £700.

Way out then