The dedicated 5513 appreciation thread.

[TonyBevilsizer]

That's absolutely beautiful! You did a great job congratulations wear it well man!

could we get some specs on this beauty please

For sure.
Jkf 1680 case shaped and polished by me.
Vietnam Tiffany and co dial.
Watchman408 bezel polished
Athaya 702 crown and stem
Mary 7836 folded link bracelet
Jkf insert lightly faded to matte look.
Running a 2813 with wso hands.


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[fatarms]

 

[TonyBevilsizer]

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[C Master]

 

[Perpetual]

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Did you bake that dial to look like that?

 

[TonyBevilsizer]

Did you bake that dial to look like that?

It’s actually a spray called mod podge. I coated it and washed some off. I’m thinking it may look like a semi water damaged dial. I dunno. Plus it evens out the imperfections in my lume job. Which was the primary reason.


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[C Master]

 

[Mattjames84]

Here's mine so far

 

[C Master]

 

[C Master]

 

[TonyBevilsizer]

I love this piece. The 5513 is in my opinion the best rep to get that you can mod. Hopefully I can find a good wg service dial for mine.


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[C Master]

I love this piece. The 5513 is in my opinion the best rep to get that you can mod. Hopefully I can find a good wg service dial for mine.


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It is just one of my favourite watches, possibly my all time favourite, I fell in love with it the minute I saw one. Hopefully you find a dial they do come up from time to time here.

 

[TonyBevilsizer]

I have a new Vietnam dial coming in sometime this week. I messed up the last ones lume and couldn’t get a good look that I wanted. Hopefully this new one will satisfy my ocd. But I’m sure it won’t. I’ll most Likely build a franken later when I find a reasonable service dial.

 

[TonyBevilsizer]

New dial. Who dis?


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[dezzza]

Read this thread and Im thinking the 5513 will be my next step in the journey. Thanks for all the images and info.


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[TonyBevilsizer]

So after a seeing the watch in the daylight as well as the pictures I posted, I was certain that the hands needed some changing. Luckily I had a set it my drawer of lost watch parts. The outcome is wonderful. Enjoy!

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[TonyBevilsizer]

Also. This is the best thread on the website. And Geaux Tigers!!!

 

[C Master]

Also. This is the best thread on the website.

I totally agree

 

[C Master]

Borrowed from Hondinkee. A superb article on vintage subs.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-submariner-reference-points


(Pointed Crown Guards): 1962-1963 Matte dial meters first gilt dial

(Explorer Dial): 1962-1965

(Underline): 1963-1964

(Double Swiss Underline): 1963

(Gilt Dial, Open Chapter Ring): 1964-1966

(Bart Simpson): 1966

Matte Dial, Meters First): 1967-1969

(MilSub): 1972-1976

(Matte Dial, Feet First): 1969-1982 lots of rep dial variants available for this one.

(Last Generation): 1982-1989 No rep dial available as far as I know.

 

[Perpetual]

Borrowed from Hondinkee. A superb article on vintage subs.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-submariner-reference-points


(Pointed Crown Guards): 1962-1963 Matte dial meters first gilt dial

(Explorer Dial): 1962-1965

(Underline): 1963-1964

(Double Swiss Underline): 1963

(Gilt Dial, Open Chapter Ring): 1964-1966

(Bart Simpson): 1966

Matte Dial, Meters First): 1967-1969

(MilSub): 1972-1976

(Matte Dial, Feet First): 1969-1982 lots of rep dial variants available for this one.

(Last Generation): 1982-1989 No rep dial available as far as I know.

Hey thanks for the link I was just about to read that earlier today on Hodinkee site!

btw, the last sub is the one you got! hopefully I'll get a chance to build on like that of my own

cheers!