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Nicko · 5 July 2010, 07:56 AM

Many here may have been following my saga and pissing and moaning that my 5513 is too fragile for everyday wear, trading for this and for that.....Well, today I decided to take it to the ranch and put up some fence in the 40 degree Celsius weather this afternoon. Well, my 5513 got full of sawdust, sweat, sand and even banged it a little and at the end of the day, I took it home, had a shower with it and it looks EXACTLY like it did before I left the house.

My conclusion...My vintage 5513 can take just as much punishment as any other current sport model. Now, I won't do this every day, simply becuase I don't have to, but if I needed to take it on a trip and decided to get dirty with it I would have nothing to worry about. Enjoy the pics!

mcjp6 · 5 July 2010, 07:59 AM

So Steve......are you keeping it now?????

Nicko · 5 July 2010, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mcjp6

So Steve......are you keeping it now?????

I don't know.....Whadda got to trade?

Seriously, not sure...

Jocke · 5 July 2010, 08:06 AM

For every kilometer fence you do your minute hand will be 0,01 millimeter shorter.

So keep up the good work.

Nicko · 5 July 2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

For every kilometer fence you do your minute hand will be 0,01 millimeter shorter.

So keep up the good work.

I've got a long way to go then....

TempoKing · 7 July 2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mcjp6

So Steve......are you keeping it now?????

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I think he is like me...get's bored easy...

Nicko · 7 July 2010, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by TempoKing

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I think he is like me...get's bored easy...

True, but now with the new band, at least I'm not going to worry about it falling off my wrist.

Clogger · 5 July 2010, 08:00 AM

So are you going to hold onto it for a while longer then??

DRAWTOOL · 5 July 2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

My conclusion...My vintage 5513 can take just as much punishment as any other current sport model.

Oh ye of little faith....

nickriebe · 5 July 2010, 08:51 AM

Ive been doing all kinds of work around the house with my Expy II on... just caught myself "painting" of all things with it on... glad its stainless!! other chores include, mowing grass, digging out old shrubs...etc, etc... I dont have any fence posts! I live in suburbia hell! It gets punished though. Yours looks great and im sure it will take whatever you throw at it... even though the minute hand might shrink!

Latrodectus · 5 July 2010, 08:59 AM

I like the pictures, Steve

Renoir · 5 July 2010, 09:00 AM

Way to go Steve, wear it like it is meant to be worn!

I put up a picket fence last week wearing my 6542 and no worries.....

InVision · 5 July 2010, 09:02 AM

suburbia hell? Did you move Nick? Mike

sakuraba · 5 July 2010, 09:08 AM

Yeah, but did you get it wet?!

Nice to see you put it through its paces.

Nicko · 5 July 2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sakuraba

Yeah, but did you get it wet?!

Nice to see you put it through its paces.

Hell yes! I rinsed it when I was finished under the hose, (nasty well water) then when I got home it came in the shower and got all nice and soapy. I have no problems getting it wet, the thing has passed 2 pressure tests in the last couple of years and is in great shape. I haven't modded the dome on it, so it's still good to go.

Speed · 6 July 2010, 01:17 AM

Did any lume fall off the hand?

Hope you decide soon Steve. You need to ENJOY your watch!

sakuraba · 6 July 2010, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

I haven't modded the dome on it, so it's still good to go.

Good thing you kept it stock, Steve. As much as I like the superdomes, IMHO if you can't be certain of its authenticity you will always worry about its water resistance.

chiscoe · 6 July 2010, 01:31 AM

That is a really nice watch, seriously! I would keep it and if you want a modern version, simply get it in addition to that one.

nickriebe · 5 July 2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by InVision

suburbia hell? Did you move Nick? Mike

The wife and I bought a home here in Ft Walton Beach... Nice neighborhood but hardly any land! Takes me all of 10 minutes to mow the grass. PM me for more details. And yes, i love the Cherry Wheat! Thanks for turning me on to it.

CoopJr · 5 July 2010, 11:19 AM

Great pictures Steve!

kyle L · 6 July 2010, 01:30 AM

I knew it.

nauticajoe · 6 July 2010, 01:39 AM

Nice pics Steve. Sounds like a keeper to me.

Ed Rooney · 6 July 2010, 02:16 AM

I will give the 5513 the benefit of the doubt as a tool watch. I own another vintage diver (see avatar) with a nice, thick, domed plastic crystal, and the thing could probably stop a bullet.

TheVTCGuy · 6 July 2010, 02:59 AM

That watch will be fine Steve, just, for gosh sakes, don't get it wet!!!

AndersB · 6 July 2010, 07:17 AM

Just a thought... maybe the vintage bracelet is actually more fragile than the watch, at least in some ways. Might be worthwhile putting on a new one or a NATO when you start using it as a "tool watch". Just a thought..

Nicko · 6 July 2010, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AndersB

Just a thought... maybe the vintage bracelet is actually more fragile than the watch, at least in some ways. Might be worthwhile putting on a new one or a NATO when you start using it as a "tool watch". Just a thought..

You've read my mind... I've actually been thinking on selling my 9315 bracelet and buying a newer one.

Clogger · 6 July 2010, 08:01 AM

Why not just stick it on a Nato when doing hard tasks etc.. and change back to the bracelet when not using it as hard.

I am sure your Sub would look very cool on a Bond Nato, they are cheap to buy and you can have many colors to suit your mood. Give it a try, the worst that could happen is you don't like the look and are about $20 out of pocket.

mcjp6 · 6 July 2010, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

I've actually been thinking on selling my 9315 bracelet and buying a newer one.

If you are thinking of keeping the watch that IMO is definitately the way to go.....

I have a gilt 5513 and it is on a 93150 so it really feels secure. I wear it quite a bit and would not be happy with it on an older maybe less secure band.

I think it is the ideal compromise when wearing vintage.......

Nicko · 7 July 2010, 08:04 AM

Just did a trade for a 93150 with 580 ELs, I think this is really the way to go with this type of vintage piece. I love trying to keep the authenticity of the watch by putting a vintage bracelet on it, but there is something to be said for the strength and durability of the new as opposed to the vintage.

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Originally Posted by mcjp6

If you are thinking of keeping the watch that IMO is definitately the way to go.....

I have a gilt 5513 and it is on a 93150 so it really feels secure. I wear it quite a bit and would not be happy with it on an older maybe less secure band.

I think it is the ideal compromise when wearing vintage.......

mcjp6 · 7 July 2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

Just did a trade for a 93150 with 580 ELs, I think this is really the way to go with this type of vintage piece. I love trying to keep the authenticity of the watch by putting a vintage bracelet on it, but there is something to be said for the strength and durability of the new as opposed to the vintage.

Good news Steve. I think you will be very happy when fitted, it will give your lovely watch a whole new look and feel.......

5 July 2010, 07:56 AM	#1
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Hell yes! It's a tool watch! Many here may have been following my saga and pissing and moaning that my 5513 is too fragile for everyday wear, trading for this and for that.....Well, today I decided to take it to the ranch and put up some fence in the 40 degree Celsius weather this afternoon. Well, my 5513 got full of sawdust, sweat, sand and even banged it a little and at the end of the day, I took it home, had a shower with it and it looks EXACTLY like it did before I left the house. My conclusion...My vintage 5513 can take just as much punishment as any other current sport model. Now, I won't do this every day, simply becuase I don't have to, but if I needed to take it on a trip and decided to get dirty with it I would have nothing to worry about. Enjoy the pics!

5 July 2010, 08:06 AM	#4
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	For every kilometer fence you do your minute hand will be 0,01 millimeter shorter. So keep up the good work. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

5 July 2010, 08:51 AM	#10
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	Ive been doing all kinds of work around the house with my Expy II on... just caught myself "painting" of all things with it on... glad its stainless!! other chores include, mowing grass, digging out old shrubs...etc, etc... I dont have any fence posts! I live in suburbia hell! It gets punished though. Yours looks great and im sure it will take whatever you throw at it... even though the minute hand might shrink! __________________ ~Nick Riebe~

5 July 2010, 08:59 AM	#11
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	I like the pictures, Steve __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

5 July 2010, 09:08 AM	#14
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Yeah, but did you get it wet?! Nice to see you put it through its paces. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

5 July 2010, 07:59 AM	#2
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	So Steve......are you keeping it now?????

5 July 2010, 08:00 AM	#8
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	So are you going to hold onto it for a while longer then??

5 July 2010, 09:00 AM	#12
Renoir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: New York Posts: 2,396	Way to go Steve, wear it like it is meant to be worn! I put up a picket fence last week wearing my 6542 and no worries.....

5 July 2010, 09:02 AM	#13
InVision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Destin, FL USA Watch: Outerspace DayDate Posts: 2,662	suburbia hell? Did you move Nick? Mike

6 July 2010, 01:17 AM	#16
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Did any lume fall off the hand? Hope you decide soon Steve. You need to ENJOY your watch!

6 July 2010, 01:31 AM	#18
chiscoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 72	That is a really nice watch, seriously! I would keep it and if you want a modern version, simply get it in addition to that one.

5 July 2010, 11:19 AM	#20
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Great pictures Steve!

6 July 2010, 01:30 AM	#21
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I knew it.

6 July 2010, 01:39 AM	#22
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice pics Steve. Sounds like a keeper to me.

6 July 2010, 02:16 AM	#23
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	I will give the 5513 the benefit of the doubt as a tool watch. I own another vintage diver (see avatar) with a nice, thick, domed plastic crystal, and the thing could probably stop a bullet.

6 July 2010, 02:59 AM	#24
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	That watch will be fine Steve, just, for gosh sakes, don't get it wet!!!

6 July 2010, 07:17 AM	#25
AndersB "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Europe Posts: 603	Just a thought... maybe the vintage bracelet is actually more fragile than the watch, at least in some ways. Might be worthwhile putting on a new one or a NATO when you start using it as a "tool watch". Just a thought..

6 July 2010, 08:01 AM	#27
Clogger Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SE Asia Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 431	Why not just stick it on a Nato when doing hard tasks etc.. and change back to the bracelet when not using it as hard. I am sure your Sub would look very cool on a Bond Nato, they are cheap to buy and you can have many colors to suit your mood. Give it a try, the worst that could happen is you don't like the look and are about $20 out of pocket.

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