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Strange dial for a MK1 5513

  1. Fost Jun 3, 2015

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    Hello Guys

    Any idea about this text and rail color? Very strange for a MK1 ...moreover index looks puffy, not usual for this Mk right?

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  2. Nobel Prize Spell Master! Jun 3, 2015

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    I'm not a great expert but it looks ok to me. What do you mean "Puffy" you mean the crystal dome?
     
  3. mappleluna Jun 3, 2015

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    Lume seems off. First saw the pictures on the cda it looked interesting but now that I see the first picture it looks like a gilt... Fishy!
     
  4. Fost Jun 4, 2015

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    Puffy is used for marker , not smooth !
    Thanks for the comment
     
  5. omitohud Jun 4, 2015

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    The lume doesnt look that puffy to me, but the markers look darker n dirty from 5 to 11, could b moisture ingress. It does look like gilt but could b the lighting. The insert is service replacement made to look aged. If u r thinking of buying it, there r better specimens IMO. The case looks strong though. Depends on the price i guess.
     
  6. mappleluna Jun 4, 2015

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    6keuros is the price.
     
  7. omitohud Jun 4, 2015

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    Thats a tough one. Its no doubt authentic maxi 1, but the dial is not in the best shape based on the pictures. The coronet seem to b shaved off on the left side. The y, f, n the middle 0 also seem to be scraped. These would not be obvious unless looked through a loupe. As to the patina of the lettering, i kinda like the vintage look. But If they r not white then the dial had been exposed to moisture. If u r considering buying this watch, i would recommend getting pictures between both lugs just to make sure. If im getting this watch i would replace the insert with mark 3 FF which will cost at least $500. Given the inflated prices of this vintage lately, its not terrible, but there r better example for slightly more if u r patient.
     
  8. Fost Jun 4, 2015

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    i like the patina also, the insert will not be a big deal to find I think and the case looks sharp. The price has to be adjusted for sure but i like those 'dirty' looking 5513 :)
     
  9. michaelmc Jun 4, 2015

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    looks like tritium loss making dial look odd. Macros would help determining true condition. Hands look better than dial for age, perhaps newer set or colorized. Not perfect but has a nice vintage worn look. m
     
  10. Fost Jun 4, 2015

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    already sold :(
     
  11. Nobel Prize Spell Master! Jun 4, 2015

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    Go to HQmilton. Plenty of those there. Better ones too.
     
  12. Charlie3755 Jun 4, 2015

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  13. Fost Jun 4, 2015

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    Thanks for the link!
     
  14. Charlie3755 Jun 4, 2015

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    Sure! One never knows who might have already seen these archive posts from other forums.
     
  15. Fost Jun 4, 2015

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    I used to read doubleredseedweller which is also a very good one !
     
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