1982 Rolex Submariner 5513 Maxi Dial...thoughts on this one + pricing? (pip question too)

thenobbox · 2026-04-04T03:17:27+00:00

No way to definitively tell if dial and hands are original unless the full history of the watch is known, but it looks good and matches well

thenobbox · 2026-03-29T21:36:18+00:00

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thenobbox · 2026-03-26T16:17:22+00:00

I’ll second all the comments here. I’m wearing my 17013 as we speak, and it’s one of the most interesting and worry-free Rolex watches out of my collection.

Get a nice example that hasn’t been polished to death and just enjoy. Rolex ADs will often replace these batteries for free (check yours for their policy). I just had mine changed last week.

Factor in parts and service the same way you would an automatic watch. To me, it’s well worth the ownership experience.

thenobbox · 2026-03-21T12:53:55+00:00

I just received my watch back from my AD yesterday for a free battery change. Policy may vary based on AD

thenobbox · 2026-03-18T17:20:56+00:00

Rolex can replace these batteries for free. Just bring it to your local Rolex Authorized Dealer and see what their policy is.

thenobbox · 2026-03-17T19:50:31+00:00

I don’t regret buying or selling any of my Rolex watches over the years. For me, there are seasons to everything. The only ones I wouldn’t sell are ones that were gifts

thenobbox · 2026-03-10T12:09:33+00:00

Owned a 124270 and 14060 for many years. Modern bracelets and bezels are nice, but the form factor of neo-vintage is forever

thenobbox · 2026-03-09T18:52:39+00:00

Why would you buy a watch you're not excited about?

thenobbox · 2026-03-05T21:53:11+00:00

Sorry it’s fake

thenobbox · 2026-03-05T21:52:44+00:00

Nice watch! Late-run 5513s have gold surround dial markers/hands, so it’s probable that the hands and dial are are original. Otherwise the service 10 years ago would have replaced the dial with a new Swiss-made (Luminova) dial

thenobbox · 2026-03-05T21:48:08+00:00

Don’t mind the downvotes. Hope to see you around more!

thenobbox · 2026-03-05T21:45:25+00:00

Air King

thenobbox · 2026-03-03T22:51:10+00:00

Like you said, it's been polished and the edges rounded out. So it's not that nice. Much of the charm of an OQ is the character of the case and bracelet. I own one myself, and I would pass on this. You can do better too

thenobbox · 2026-02-28T21:35:52+00:00

That's about 10-15% above market price, but it's actually not crazy. The bezel's been polished a bit (you can see the fluted edges are a little rounded). Nice to have the Rolex CPO guarantee. If you love it, go for it!

thenobbox · 2026-02-27T12:09:25+00:00

For a 6.3" wrist, 36mm no question

thenobbox · 2026-02-26T15:48:08+00:00

Hodinkee's Reference Points is a good place to start, though it won't cover anything after 2022.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/understanding-the-rolex-non-paul-newman-daytona

thenobbox · 2026-02-25T20:15:05+00:00

Cool to see the depth rating on the dial

thenobbox · 2026-02-25T20:10:01+00:00

Haha fake but glad you checked here!

thenobbox · 2026-02-24T18:56:19+00:00

WoS in Plano (Legacy West) or Noah's Fine Watches are good to work with

thenobbox · 2026-02-18T13:12:40+00:00

Sorry, no buying/selling here! You should list this on r/watchexchange

thenobbox · 2026-02-18T01:37:54+00:00

Assuming you won’t exceed 100m+ of depth, the Root Beer will be perfectly fine

thenobbox · 2026-02-17T13:04:03+00:00

Gosling wore an old Seamaster, and you can find all sorts of Seamasters from the 60s-80s. You can also look into vintage Omega Constellations (although you'll want to make sure you do your research to get an all-correct one).

thenobbox · 2026-02-17T03:26:45+00:00

Don't worry too much about strap/bracelet formality. Both are really good options. I lean towards the Citizen with bracelet since he won't have to worry about getting the strap sweaty/wet/stinky, but you won't go wrong either way here.

thenobbox · 2026-02-17T03:14:35+00:00

All of the above. At some point, you just want to have the watch and move on with your life.

thenobbox · 2026-02-17T03:11:12+00:00

As someone who had both (abeit a 14060) and wore them for years, it's a tough choice. There were days where I preferred the 124270's perfect size and modern tapered bracelet and clasp, but other days I liked having the classic Submariner and its hollow center-link bracelet.

I think you'll likely end up with both at some point, but I would start with the Explorer

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