Rolex 5513

wilson331 · Oct 24, 2018

Hey guys,
I have a question about my 5513 maxi 1 here. I have had this watch for a few years now. I realized that my minute hand is getting crusty/rusty. I was wondering if there is anything i can do to curb this effect or should i invest in a new set of hands for the future?

I apologize the picture is kind of shitty. But i hope that you are able to zoom in on it.

Thanks for your time 😀

Dan S · Oct 24, 2018

Obviously you want to avoid replacing original parts if possible, so maybe you should have the watch serviced and the seals replaced to guard against the intrusion of moisture. Some signs of aging are inevitable and hopefully you can just live with it.

Omega world · Oct 24, 2018

This is mine MK 5, now that I am looking,I see something on the hour hand....they are getting old,like we do.

onthedial · Oct 24, 2018

@wilson331
Q: I was wondering if there is anything i can do to curb this effect [rust] or should i invest in a new set of hands for the future?
A: Have your 5513 routinely checked for water resistance. Have the seals changed yearly, especially if you wear it diving. Always remember to screw down the winding crown! If you do the above you'll be fine. Still, there's no harm in picking up a good handset if you want to (but you don't need to make it a priority).

wilson331 · Oct 25, 2018

Dan S
Obviously you want to avoid replacing original parts if possible, so maybe you should have the watch serviced and the seals replaced to guard against the intrusion of moisture. Some signs of aging are inevitable and hopefully you can just live with it.

Yeah that is totally true. Thanks

wilson331 · Oct 25, 2018

Omega world
This is mine MK 5, now that I am looking,I see something on the hour hand....they are getting old,like we do.

Time waits for no one.... Even the great rolex unfortunately.

wilson331 · Oct 25, 2018

onthedial
@wilson331
Q: I was wondering if there is anything i can do to curb this effect [rust] or should i invest in a new set of hands for the future?
A: Have your 5513 routinely checked for water resistance. Have the seals changed yearly, especially if you wear it diving. Always remember to screw down the winding crown! If you do the above you'll be fine. Still, there's no harm in picking up a good handset if you want to (but you don't need to make it a priority).

Yupp definitely gonna bring it in for a service as soon as possible. Thanks

eton97 · Oct 26, 2018

Is that a mk1? Do you have a clearer pic of the dial?

marco · Oct 29, 2018

The slight degradation is very normal. I would leave them, its all part of the vintage vibe.
Sometimes it can be attractive as below on a 5513 gilt, the hands have almost a glitter effect ( crusty is probably more accurate)

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