Can Vintage Rolex Get Any Better Than This?

I previously owned a 5513 and it gave me a lot of joy, but I only had it for short while as it was traded for something bigger.  This is one of the watches I regretted selling, however this time around I was after an example that was close to mint. Four years later I found it. Once I saw this 5513 on my friend’s website, the decision was instantaneous as doubt I would find another of this calibre anytime soon.

Here is some background on this watch and you can see why it is one of the nicest 5513's. It is a PreComex dial which is identified by the fatter crown with smaller oval opening at the bottom and the FT letterings. The watch is from around 1975 and has just returned from a full service at the Rolex Service centre and comes with the benefit of its full 2 year international warranty.

The un-marked dial and matching hands are as good as you could hope for, and are complemented by a fat even case with all engravings clear and sharp. A careful eye will notice that the case has been slightly refinished by Rolex and you can clearly see the sharp factory chamfer to the case edges.

It has original box, oyster booklet, waves booklet, and spare bezel insert.

I just love that 'pre comex' style original 5513 dial which is in excellent condition with a mid tone patina and the original matching tritium hands and bezel pearl.