What's My Submariner 5513 Worth

[michael gould]

two months ago I purchased a new Rolex 16613 and this week I have purchased my first Patek Philippe (lucky me)along with my Chanel J12 and my vintage submariner I’m getting a little "watched out".....I think it’s time to consider selling my 1972 5513 submariner. I have owned it for 15 years and previous to that it was my fathers....I don’t have a box or papers for it, until recently it was my day to day watch and is in good working order....I believe this model commands premium prices but has anybody any idea of its value ?

[LukeBird]

Any service history (Rolex or otherwise)?
Is it on the original bracelet?
It looks to have had a replacement bezel insert; if that's the case, do you have the original?

[michael gould]

LukeBird said:

Any service history (Rolex or otherwise)?
Is it on the original bracelet?
It looks to have had a replacement bezel insert; if that's the case, do you have the original?

The bracelet and as far as I know...everything else is original.....I had it serviced about 5 years ago when the main spring was also replaced......I believe the watch doctor in Tring are very good...would it be worthwhile having it serviced and rebuffed by them before attempting to sell it ? it could do with a new polypex glass as the existing one is scratched

[andy_s]

A lot of the value is in the originality in these, better a rough case than an overpolished one, better the original dial than a replacement etc, so careful what you get done to it, if anything, I'd say.

[Riff Raff]

Personally, I wouldn't have the case re-finished. Others who know more about these particular watches will, I'm sure, comment, but you risk making the watch less attractive and less valuable by having it polished.

I could be wrong, but it looks like it has already had a bit of a case re-finish - the edges of the lugs don't look as sharp as they should be - it is however difficult to tell from one face on photo. More polishing is not the way forward IMHO.

[michael gould]

couple more pics.......thanks for the advise chaps

[michael gould]

[hilly10]

As said be careful about refinishing a lot of Rolex bods out there swear on originality and a refinished case can slaughter the value.

[michael gould]

so if I shove it on some website or Ebay what can I reasonably expect ?

[Adrian W]

michael gould said:

so if I shove it on some website or Ebay what can I reasonably expect ?

http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/ref-5513.htm

[LukeBird]

Wurls said:

There is a 1970 Sub up at £7k here............

http://www.vintagewatchcompany.com/1970s

They're taking the piss; even with box & papers it's not worth that.
I would say the OPs would be worth a little under £3k in it's current condition.
For sale purposes, I would just sell it as is, I wouldn't bother getting it serviced or refinished.

[Dominic H]

Wurls said:

There is a 1970 Sub up at £7k here............

http://www.vintagewatchcompany.com/1970s

Perhaps not the best yardstick to go by, pricewise....

[Adrian W]

Dominic H said:

Wurls said:

There is a 1970 Sub up at £7k here............

http://www.vintagewatchcompany.com/1970s

Perhaps not the best yardstick to go by, pricewise....

Their prices are about right if you divide them by two, one watch i saw make it three.

[Disco You]

You can't sell your dad's old Rolex

[HarryW]

Disco You said:

You can't sell your dad's old Rolex

Agree unless destitute i.e. you've also run out of kids to sell and the misses can't give it away let alone make any money...............OP keep it.

[R.P.M]

Why would you sell it?
Put it in a draw and forget about it.

[traffman]

That looks lovingly worn , i love the patina of that.

Sorry i cant help with a valuation , i just wanted to mention the condition.

[kman]

up to 5k for a good condition one I think.

[CardShark]

Disco You said:

You can't sell your dad's old Rolex

This.

[rog007]

michael gould said:

.....I think it’s time to consider selling my Fathers 1972 5513 submariner.

EFA



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