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conrail · 23 August 2011, 09:40 AM

Check out where this 1974 Sub 5513 was sold

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Role...t_16000wt_1306

"Aqua-Lung Diving Center"

Fantastic

"How about a rudimentary diving watch with that new face mask??"

Rickster · 23 August 2011, 11:30 AM

Took me a while but I got it.

BTW- Great deal so far for a nice looking piece

skyedog · 23 August 2011, 11:37 AM

nice!

brkanand · 23 August 2011, 11:45 AM

I did not get this one!

conrail · 23 August 2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by brkanand

I did not get this one!

Sorry, I didn't mean for this to be a riddle. Today, it is bizzare to see the name of a diving shop, or any sports supply store on Rolex certificates. We'd see the name of some famous jewelry store or other Rolex AD.

But in the early 70s, this was a tool watch, so you'd expect it to be sold at a sports store where you'd buy other diving equipment. Another reason why I love vintage. These watches weren't meant to be worn as man-jewelry, but used on your dives or other aquatic fun! They weren't pampered and so the ones that survive today are truly special!

psv · 23 August 2011, 11:55 AM

Mark, is needless to say, top shelf!

Virginia Beach, major military installation near by. Scuba diving has always been a big sport down there.

cruvon · 23 August 2011, 11:56 AM

Great watch and seller. That diving hobby was surely expensive back then:)

Michael M. · 23 August 2011, 12:57 PM

Great watch, almost met up with Mark today, but missed him :(

Frogman4me · 23 August 2011, 01:13 PM

Mark always has a lot of goodies. I would love to own that certificate!

Timber Loftis · 23 August 2011, 01:53 PM

I gotta suspect that price will go up over the next few days. Nice looking piece, and I agree that it's a vintage breath of fresh air (LoL!) to see where it was sold.

One issue I do always have with looking at watches of the vintage era -- even a P.N. Daytona -- is that by today's standards the bracelet always seems to feel rattley to me. They never feel "solid" enough to me, but then again, they technically weren't as solid as they are now.

Also, is there any concern between the date difference from the watch case and the bracelet? ('74 vs. '76)

conrail · 23 August 2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Timber Loftis

I gotta suspect that price will go up over the next few days. Nice looking piece, and I agree that it's a vintage breath of fresh air (LoL!) to see where it was sold.

One issue I do always have with looking at watches of the vintage era -- even a P.N. Daytona -- is that by today's standards the bracelet always seems to feel rattley to me. They never feel "solid" enough to me, but then again, they technically weren't as solid as they are now.

Also, is there any concern between the date difference from the watch case and the bracelet? ('74 vs. '76)

That's def true - the bracelets are no where near as solid as they are today. But the 4 digit reference braclets, like the one that's coming with the 5513, do have a certain charm to them because they're lighter and thinner.

No major concern there. Those bracelets were often changed out and are very expensive today, so its nice just to get a period correct one. This one has the added bonus of being dated so close.

conrail · 23 August 2011, 11:01 PM

Oh yea that thing won't hang around that price range long - its got 5+ days to go!

psv · 24 August 2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by conrail

Oh yea that thing won't hang around that price range long - its got 5+ days to go!

I've tried to bid on 1 or 2 of Mark's eBay auctions in the past - they always get sniped in the last 30 secs and always achieves top dollars. That is why Mark is using this outlet vis-a-vis VRF, TRF etc. The dude is a professional!

ob1 · 23 August 2011, 11:49 PM

Beautiful, and from my birth year. I would love to own that watch

dddrees · 24 August 2011, 12:16 AM

He sure gives a thorough description of the watch. Even states it has been polished. I haven't seen many of these kind of descriptions being given.

Sounds like a real nice watch.

23 August 2011, 09:40 AM	#1
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	It doesn't get any more tool watch than this! Check out where this 1974 Sub 5513 was sold http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Role...t_16000wt_1306 "Aqua-Lung Diving Center" Fantastic "How about a rudimentary diving watch with that new face mask??" __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

23 August 2011, 11:56 AM	#7
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Great watch and seller. That diving hobby was surely expensive back then:) __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

23 August 2011, 11:01 PM	#12
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Oh yea that thing won't hang around that price range long - its got 5+ days to go! __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

24 August 2011, 12:16 AM	#15
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	He sure gives a thorough description of the watch. Even states it has been polished. I haven't seen many of these kind of descriptions being given. Sounds like a real nice watch. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 August 2011, 11:30 AM	#2
Rickster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: London, Ont. Posts: 666	Took me a while but I got it. BTW- Great deal so far for a nice looking piece

23 August 2011, 11:37 AM	#3
skyedog "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Joey Location: around the Bay Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,942	nice!

23 August 2011, 11:45 AM	#4
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	I did not get this one!

23 August 2011, 11:55 AM	#6
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Mark, is needless to say, top shelf! Virginia Beach, major military installation near by. Scuba diving has always been a big sport down there.

23 August 2011, 12:57 PM	#8
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Great watch, almost met up with Mark today, but missed him :(

23 August 2011, 01:13 PM	#9
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Mark always has a lot of goodies. I would love to own that certificate!

23 August 2011, 01:53 PM	#10
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	I gotta suspect that price will go up over the next few days. Nice looking piece, and I agree that it's a vintage breath of fresh air (LoL!) to see where it was sold. One issue I do always have with looking at watches of the vintage era -- even a P.N. Daytona -- is that by today's standards the bracelet always seems to feel rattley to me. They never feel "solid" enough to me, but then again, they technically weren't as solid as they are now. Also, is there any concern between the date difference from the watch case and the bracelet? ('74 vs. '76)

23 August 2011, 11:49 PM	#14
ob1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: canterbury Watch: new pussycat? Posts: 635	Beautiful, and from my birth year. I would love to own that watch

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