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Remember2 · 28 December 2007, 09:05 PM

Hi

After a couple of years searching, I finally managed to get my hands on a Submariner from the year of my birth ...
Just in time, to be able to give it to myself for my 30 year birthday, in less than two months.

I have already started to wear it of course

Regards
Claus

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 December 2007, 09:17 PM

Congratulations!

Beautiful example in very nice condition! Nicely patinated dial, too!

Did you get that one in Denmark?

How about a wristshot??

Lol-x · 28 December 2007, 09:23 PM

You must be pretty happy

in finding such a great watch for your birth year. Congrats

arttay10 · 28 December 2007, 09:32 PM

Very nice Claus

Enjoy wearing it -

vukotab · 28 December 2007, 09:32 PM

And that`s a true classic!VERY beautiful and sporty!Wear it in good health,man!Congrats!

Remember2 · 28 December 2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Congratulations!

Beautiful example in very nice condition! Nicely patinated dial, too!

Did you get that one in Denmark?

How about a wristshot??

Jep - managed to get of the hands of Kenn from the store "Mads Laier", near "Strøget", Copenhagen

Here you go Bo

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

You must be pretty happy

in finding such a great watch for your birth year. Congrats

Quote:

Originally Posted by arttay10

Very nice Claus

Enjoy wearing it -

Quote:

Originally Posted by vukotab

And that`s a true classic!VERY beautiful and sporty!Wear it in good health,man!Congrats!

Very happy indeed - Thanks everybody

CEG · 28 December 2007, 09:39 PM

Would the ref 5513 be the same for 1979 ? That is my birth date - I would love one from then..

Remember2 · 28 December 2007, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CEG

Would the ref 5513 be the same for 1979 ? That is my birth date - I would love one from then..

Yes it would, perhaps with the change that a 1979+ would have the extra o-ring in the trip lock crown.
No visual difference, until years later...(outlining the minute markers with white gold)

marshallr47 · 28 December 2007, 09:47 PM

Very nice Claus. Great idea and great looking watch. Congrats.

frostie · 28 December 2007, 09:48 PM

Congrats on your watch

chris_nor_cal · 28 December 2007, 09:50 PM

what about 81? same watch?

Remember2 · 28 December 2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_nor_cal

what about 81? same watch?

White gold minute markers started some time early 80'ties...but 1981 is too early I believe. So in other words...yes.

mike · 29 December 2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_nor_cal

what about 81? same watch?

WG surrounds came about circa 1985.

Spark · 28 December 2007, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remember2

Hi

After a couple of years searching, I finally managed to get my hands on a Submariner from the year of my birth ...
Just in time, to be able to give it to myself for my 30 year birthday, in less than two months.

I have already started to wear it of course

Regards
Claus

Claus,
Well done on a beautiful 5513.
Welcome to the Vintage Sub Club.
I am jealous.
Not of your watch I have one, but I wish I was as young as you

Remember2 · 29 December 2007, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Spark

Claus,
Well done on a beautiful 5513.
Welcome to the Vintage Sub Club.
I am jealous.
Not of your watch I have one, but I wish I was as young as you

Haha, thanks a lot. I don't think I'm THAT young anymore though

Dan Pierce · 29 December 2007, 02:51 AM

Very nice example Claus.

dP

BuffaloRolex · 29 December 2007, 03:33 AM

Awesome find and a great timepiece! Congratulations!

stewie · 29 December 2007, 04:34 AM

very nice, congrats!! Remember, dont send that to RSC in the USA for service... hehe

Prince · 29 December 2007, 04:37 AM

Beautiful Rolex, Claus. I can guarantee that when Mike sees it, he will probably drop some drool on the screen!

Tools · 29 December 2007, 04:42 AM

I agree..That's a real beauty..

Remember2 · 29 December 2007, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by stewie

very nice, congrats!! Remember, dont send that to RSC in the USA for service... hehe

I won't

I had my local watchmaker open it up (non AD), and it was stunning inside...looked like new. It was a bit dry though, so we agreed, that he would service it, first thing in the new year.
I would never dream of sending any of my watches to get serviced through the AD - I value them too much

My watchmaker does as good a job as any ServiceCenter, and his first priority is keeping watches original

f16570 · 29 December 2007, 06:10 AM

Nice watch and congrats on a great 30th.
Wear in good health.

f

padi56 · 29 December 2007, 04:50 AM

:Looks great a proper Rolex thats a vintage one,not the modern upstarts.

Prince · 29 December 2007, 04:54 AM

I knew you would like it as well, Peter!

travellingbrit · 29 December 2007, 06:13 AM

That watch has so much power - great choice. Wish I could have afforded one when I hit the roaring thirties......

Welshwatchman · 29 December 2007, 06:28 AM

I tracked one down from my DOB but alas I can't afford it.

mike · 29 December 2007, 09:15 AM

WooHoo!!

Stunning example. nice evenly matched patina, fat lugs with sharp shoulders!! Nice score and very well done.

I can't really tell from the pic, is that a superdome?

Remember2 · 29 December 2007, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

WooHoo!!

Stunning example. nice evenly matched patina, fat lugs with sharp shoulders!! Nice score and very well done.

I can't really tell from the pic, is that a superdome?

Thanks Mike

It means a lot to me you like it, since I consider you somewhat of an oracle when it comes to vintage Rolex. When you say it's good - it's good

I have read MANY of your posts here, and I owe a lot og my vintage knowledge to you. So thanks again

As for my 5513 - I was also very impressed when I saw it, but I didn't want to appear too impressed, since we hadn't settled for a price and such. But I held it together

It's not a dome, it has a high, but (nearly) flat hesalite. I didn't know that superdomed were availible in late 70'ties?

mike · 30 December 2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Remember2

Thanks Mike

It means a lot to me you like it, since I consider you somewhat of an oracle when it comes to vintage Rolex. When you say it's good - it's good

I have read MANY of your posts here, and I owe a lot og my vintage knowledge to you. So thanks again

As for my 5513 - I was also very impressed when I saw it, but I didn't want to appear too impressed, since we hadn't settled for a price and such. But I held it together

It's not a dome, it has a high, but (nearly) flat hesalite. I didn't know that superdomed were availible in late 70'ties?

Sometimes previous owners fit a superdome for the look.

Again, congrats on a stunning example.

waeleldasher · 29 December 2007, 10:31 AM

I wonder if I should look for a 1971 Explorer II since that's my birth year and the introduction year of the watch? That may be nice.

28 December 2007, 09:05 PM	#1
Remember2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Claus Location: Denmark Posts: 294	Back - with a vintage 5513 (picture) Hi After a couple of years searching, I finally managed to get my hands on a Submariner from the year of my birth ... Just in time, to be able to give it to myself for my 30 year birthday, in less than two months. I have already started to wear it of course Regards Claus

28 December 2007, 09:17 PM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Congratulations! Beautiful example in very nice condition! Nicely patinated dial, too! Did you get that one in Denmark? How about a wristshot?? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

28 December 2007, 09:39 PM	#7
CEG "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: ENGLAND Watch: 116505 Posts: 1,587	Would the ref 5513 be the same for 1979 ? That is my birth date - I would love one from then.. __________________ 16710-116505-116660-116680-116610LV-216570-126331-116710-114060-126621-TudorGMT-Tudor BB58-Sapphire Speedy Pro-Speedy Rising Sun

28 December 2007, 09:47 PM	#9
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	Very nice Claus. Great idea and great looking watch. Congrats. __________________ Ron

28 December 2007, 09:50 PM	#11
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	what about 81? same watch? __________________

28 December 2007, 09:23 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,591	You must be pretty happy in finding such a great watch for your birth year. Congrats

28 December 2007, 09:32 PM	#4
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	Very nice Claus Enjoy wearing it -

28 December 2007, 09:32 PM	#5
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	And that`s a true classic!VERY beautiful and sporty!Wear it in good health,man!Congrats!

28 December 2007, 09:48 PM	#10
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Congrats on your watch

29 December 2007, 02:51 AM	#16
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	Very nice example Claus. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

29 December 2007, 03:33 AM	#17
BuffaloRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Tony Location: Buffalo Watch: 16613 (blue dial) Posts: 1,329	Awesome find and a great timepiece! Congratulations!

29 December 2007, 04:34 AM	#18
stewie Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 323	very nice, congrats!! Remember, dont send that to RSC in the USA for service... hehe

29 December 2007, 04:37 AM	#19
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Beautiful Rolex, Claus. I can guarantee that when Mike sees it, he will probably drop some drool on the screen! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

29 December 2007, 04:42 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	I agree..That's a real beauty.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

29 December 2007, 06:10 AM	#22
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Nice watch and congrats on a great 30th. Wear in good health. f

29 December 2007, 04:50 AM	#23
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	:Looks great a proper Rolex thats a vintage one,not the modern upstarts. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

29 December 2007, 04:54 AM	#24
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	I knew you would like it as well, Peter! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

29 December 2007, 06:13 AM	#25
travellingbrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: England (Manc) Watch: Explorer 11, BF Posts: 268	That watch has so much power - great choice. Wish I could have afforded one when I hit the roaring thirties......

29 December 2007, 06:28 AM	#26
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I tracked one down from my DOB but alas I can't afford it. __________________ ..33

29 December 2007, 09:15 AM	#27
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	WooHoo!! Stunning example. nice evenly matched patina, fat lugs with sharp shoulders!! Nice score and very well done. I can't really tell from the pic, is that a superdome?

29 December 2007, 10:31 AM	#30
waeleldasher "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Wael Location: CT, USA+Abu Dhabi Watch: 16610LV / 116520 Posts: 201	I wonder if I should look for a 1971 Explorer II since that's my birth year and the introduction year of the watch? That may be nice. __________________ 16610LV 116520 116201 15200 16570

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