vlydog Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hello Rolex Enthusiasts, My sources tell me that the 5513 was made from 1962 until 1989. Did this model always have the pointed crown guards or did it change somewhere during its production. Photographs would be appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Pointed came before the standard CG and are more rare (I couldn't tell you dates of when it changed), but both styles are correct for the model. Here are some ref pix of Pointed CG's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 In the early 60's, Rolex went thru various types of crown guards on the 5513 and 5512. Square, pointed, etc. Can't remember the maybe four various types, or the order that they occurred in. Skeet and Urul (Vintage Rolex Sport Models) detail this in their book. By the 70's they (Rolex) had become consistent, for the most part. Of course, that doesn't mean there aren't slight variations over the course of the production runs and cases get worn and damaged and polished, so that the shapes aren't always the same. But pointed crown guards are basically a feature of the early 60's. If you were to see a 70's or 80's case with them, it would definitely be a red flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted May 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 In the early 60's, Rolex went thru various types of crown guards on the 5513 and 5512. Square, pointed, etc. Can't remember the maybe four various types, or the order that they occurred in. Skeet and Urul (Vintage Rolex Sport Models) detail this in their book. By the 70's they (Rolex) had become consistent, for the most part. Of course, that doesn't mean there aren't slight variations over the course of the production runs and cases get worn and damaged and polished, so that the shapes aren't always the same. But pointed crown guards are basically a feature of the early 60's. If you were to see a 70's or 80's case with them, it would definitely be a red flag. So let's say my MBK 5513 has a meters first dial, would the pointed CG be the most accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 It would be accurate. All four of the variations occurred during the meters first phase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hello Rolex Enthusiasts, My sources tell me that the 5513 was made from 1962 until 1989. Did this model always have the pointed crown guards or did it change somewhere during its production. Photographs would be appreciated. Thanks vly, Here is mine: 6 serial with 1560 Chronometer movement from 1961. I have a gloss/gilt dial and gold handset(need to match/age the lume) I will install to bring it to accuracy. I think the pointed CG's were accurate up until 1966 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebite Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 vly, Here is mine: 6 serial with 1560 Chronometer movement from 1961. I have a gloss/gilt dial and gold handset(need to match/age the lume) I will install to bring it to accuracy. I think the pointed CG's were accurate up until 1966 or so. This a rep??? Wow. Me need one! BTW bird has landed all right, thanks again Bluebite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FasTTaP Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Show us more pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir-Lancelot Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 @ JAG DId you do those crown guards or J&W case ? They look great. I love the pointy guards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 @ JAG DId you do those crown guards or J&W case ? They look great. I love the pointy guards. I do all my own stunts.......and Mods. The case is from NDTrading. Here are a few more pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 JustAsGood: you say the case is from NDT... What about the bezel? Looks damn good. In fact, I would love to read about all the details of your new baby...who knows, maybe one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w.genzo Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 What dial is it? The case is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 JustAsGood: you say the case is from NDT... What about the bezel? Looks damn good. In fact, I would love to read about all the details of your new baby...who knows, maybe one day Well Stephane, see this link: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...p;hl=justasgood The MBW case is now on your wrist. The rest went into the NDT case. Questions? What dial is it? The case is amazing. Dial is Gen 5513 Service replacement with Gen hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Well Stephane, see this link: http://www.rwg.cc/members/index.php?showto...p;hl=justasgood The MBW case is now on your wrist. The rest went into the NDT case. Questions? Dial is Gen 5513 Service replacement with Gen hands. Hmm, that sums it up I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Man that's pointy Here is an other Case.... That was an work in progress Pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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