Rolex 5513 Explorer Dial Aftermarket Warning

Philipps · 2008-12-12T13:28:39Z

Philipps exposes a Rolex Ref. 5513 Explorer Dial with an aftermarket dial selling for $50k. Learn how to spot fake Rolex dials and protect your collection.

Philipps raises a critical discussion about the market for vintage Rolex, specifically questioning the high auction result for a Rolex Ref. 5513 with an aftermarket Explorer dial. He meticulously details how to identify non-original dials, providing crucial insights for collectors to avoid costly mistakes.

Important Collectors Watches, Pocket Watches & Clocks 11-12-2008
Sold including buyer's premium:
50,400 USD

These kind of results are still bizar for me to understand, a Ref. 5513 with an aftermarket Explorer Dial may never bring 50 k. It's not the same as with the JM-Texas PN where at least can leave the dial and still have a valuable watch over, in yesterdays AQ result then only a simple 5513 is left....After all the different posts that have been online concerning the creative work from the italian R. family, you would think this couldn't happen again....yet it happens, i wonder who is buying a watch like this?!?

To prevent future positive sales, here are some other non original...

Good details on top of a wrong dial for closer comparison...
The font & Rolex crown are different, look for instance at the 2 from 200 and you clearly see the difference,
but where you can spot a redone dial immediatly from is by focusing on the markers, you see that the 2 x horizontal lines of the marker on top & down are longer then normal....

Here some real deal examples...

Underline up & white swiss...

Underline down...

Double Swiss T < 25

And a rare Uk version [ Mike shows us yours..]

Rgrds.Philipp This message has been edited by amanico on 2008-12-13 00:09:28 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2008-12-21 16:25:47

About the Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513

The Rolex Submariner reference 5513 is a specific iteration within the Submariner model line. This reference is recognized by collectors for its particular configuration and production period.

The case and movement details for this specific reference are not provided in the input facts. Therefore, no description of the case material, crystal type, or movement architecture can be offered.

This reference appeals to collectors interested in the Submariner line. Its position within the broader Rolex catalog is defined by its reference number and the characteristics associated with that specific production.

Specifications

Caliber: Rolex Caliber 1520 / 1530

Case: Stainless Steel

Diameter: 40mm

Dial: Black (Gilt or Matte)

Water Resist.: 200m

Crystal: Acrylic

Key Points from the Discussion

The post serves as an excellent educational resource for collectors to identify non-original Rolex dials, preventing future misinformed purchases.
The thread is discussion-light, with most replies expressing appreciation for the educational content.