This weekend delivered the 1978 5513 matte dial that I was in the right place at the right time last week. Quick review: it's freaking amazing.

NOTE: I have trouble photographing the patina and having it come out the way it is in real life. If anyone has any suggestions on how to do it with an iPhone please let me know. Patina is actually perfect just starting to turn from white but not yellow.


More about the watch later but for now a few unboxing shots:


Gracie is just as eager to open it up as I am:





First thing I see is a note from the seller that pretty much wraps up his frame of mind:





Too big for Gracie





But Perfect for me:








Crisp edges and deep lug holes means it's has been well preserved:








LOVE the dome:





Faded Bezel and perfectly matched lame plots and hands:





'85 DJ is happy to meet the '78 Sub: