Thanks to the last (great) Wriscan....

May 25, 2020,05:31 AM
 

... I could take a picture of my quite unworn 5513 and see at least three horrifying spots (oxidation?) under the bezel... I'll keep you informed, don't look nice at all!

 

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That's an unfortunate discovery.

 
 By: Overwound : May 25th, 2020-06:44
Is the spot under the crystal on the chapter ring? Better found sooner rather than later but sorry it happened at all. Good luck with that beautiful example of a 5513!

Thanks,

 
 By: Mary Anny : May 25th, 2020-07:54
Fortunately it's well outside the case...

That's a better situation for sure.

 
 By: Overwound : May 25th, 2020-08:56
Also happy to read that you have a trusted watchmaker who can help you. Rolex service centers can sometimes be a scary place for a vintage model as nice as this one.

Yes, I I can say I trust a man for such works!

 
 By: Mary Anny : May 25th, 2020-10:05
Thanks for your kind words!

Obviously time for a service.

 
 By: MikiJ : May 25th, 2020-06:59
Most will tell you not to send it back to Rolex as they'll return to you almost a new watch. Certainly not the beautiful vintage 5513 we're looking at now. Let us know where you live and I'm sure one of us will recommend a qualified watch maker that speci... 

Thanks MikiJ,

 
 By: Mary Anny : May 25th, 2020-07:58
I trust only one watch repairer around here, he certainly knows what's going there on and why. I bit odd really!

Than you so much!

 
 By: Mary Anny : May 25th, 2020-08:01
Let's see whether I can travel to Barcelona soon...

I know, I know,

 
 By: Mary Anny : May 25th, 2020-10:06
But I really need the watchmaker opinion on what's the issue there. Thanks Nico

Yes,

 
 By: Mary Anny : May 25th, 2020-10:32
However, I would prefer not to remove the bezel, I need to go visit the watchmaker in any case. Another watch from the family has decided to stop... (Sorry for the pictures, today I'm in a hurry and I took them with the phone) ...