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paltak · 16 May 2013, 11:17 PM

My 1967 5513 is simply an awesome piece. I mostly wear my new Daytona to work but outside of that, the 5513 gets all the wrist time. I do everything with this watch - fish, camp, carpentry, cook, and everything in between. Very comfortable on my small wrist. In 90 days, it gained a total of 15 seconds!

Not having a date though for something that gets this much wrist time has always bugged the hell out of me, even though I could easily look up the date on computers or phones.

A friend of mind has an F-series SD and we have made a tentative trade agreement (plus small cash from me). Yes, I could keep the 5513 and buy an SD, but a 2-watch rotation is my sweet spot after buying/selling many watches.

I have a feeling I might regret it and it would be hard to replace down the line, whereas I can pick up an SD any day.

Thoughts or similar experience?

Sorry for a bad pic that doesn't do justice for this beauty.

cdweller · 16 May 2013, 11:28 PM

That 5513 is a beauty! I wouldn't be able to part with it if it were mine, but that is just my opinion. It would be a little extra $$, but have you looked into a 1665? That could give you the vintage look and feel but with the date. Good luck with your decision

woodsworth · 16 May 2013, 11:32 PM

I'd keep the 5513 in this case... However, for a 1665 Rail Dial (+ cash from your end), I'd make the trade!

Beelzy · 16 May 2013, 11:46 PM

Nooooooooo......you will regret it.

I've been there.

Robbyvm · 17 May 2013, 12:11 AM

Hey Bob,

you know how i love that 5513... i personally think that you will regret it
the fact that is doesn't have the date is what makes it so beautiful and clean !

look at your smartphone in the morning, check the date, remember it for the rest of the day and enjoy this beauty...

paltak · 17 May 2013, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyvm

Hey Bob,

you know how i love that 5513... i personally think that you will regret it
the fact that is doesn't have the date is what makes it so beautiful and clean !

look at your smartphone in the morning, check the date, remember it for the rest of the day and enjoy this beauty...

Hi Robby,

Great advise my friend. I will incorporate your advise into my morning routine and that should tell me if I really need a date.

Nice to hear from you. I hope all is well

Robbyvm · 17 May 2013, 04:17 AM

Nice to hear from you. I hope all is well

I'm doing great buddy ! Hope you and your family also

Vincent65 · 17 May 2013, 12:15 AM

looks like a great one, but if you want the date...

Clay · 17 May 2013, 12:15 AM

I think the only way to find out what you really love is to get rid of it and then see if you miss it...
There are always other 5513s out there...

Jason71 · 17 May 2013, 12:29 AM

Don't do it!!! You would regret it IMHO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

I think the only way to find out what you really love is to get rid of it and then see if you miss it...
There are always other 5513s out there...

C'mon Clay......if someone was telling you to get rid of your 16660 because there are 'other ones out there'........would you believe them??

Nice examples are getting more and more difficult to find.

paltak · 17 May 2013, 12:35 AM

Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts and personal experiences. It sounds like those who have done it have regreted it, and that's what I was afraid of. Thanks for keeping me straight.

bscepter · 17 May 2013, 01:32 AM

boy, i wouldn't do it. that's a fabulous watch.

jbird · 17 May 2013, 01:36 AM

I just traded a SD for a 5513. Hope I don't miss the date!

wangany17 · 17 May 2013, 02:32 AM

Gorgeous watch - you will definitely miss it. I wouldn't make the trade.

ikovalchuk17 · 17 May 2013, 04:00 AM

Great watch. I wouldn't trade it.

Frogman4me · 17 May 2013, 04:20 AM

For a 1665 then yes! Otherwise no.

high5 · 17 May 2013, 07:44 AM

keep 5513 and get a 1665.

GeoGio Greece · 17 May 2013, 08:15 AM

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Its a treasure you' got there. IMO you better get another but DO NOT let this go.

Jannal · 17 May 2013, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by high5

keep 5513 and get a 1665.

paltak · 17 May 2013, 10:28 AM

Thank you all for taking, I appreciate all the feedback and sharing your thoughts.

clock · 18 May 2013, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paltak

Thank you all for taking, I appreciate all the feedback and sharing your thoughts.

You should get the SD for the date and sell me your 5513.

Robbyvm · 17 May 2013, 03:25 PM

By the way, today is 17th !

Kingair · 17 May 2013, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyvm

By the way, today is 17th !

So here is the proof Bob that you really don't need a date . . .

Robby will send you a mail when you need to know what day it is

And you got a really nice looking 5513 Bob

HAGWe all

paltak · 17 May 2013, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

So here is the proof Bob that you really don't need a date . . .

Robby will send you a mail when you need to know what day it is

And you got a really nice looking 5513 Bob

HAGWe all

You guys are great

Robby, I did check today's date this morning, and yes I'll remember it all day long. I suppose it's better to know it and not need it than need it and not know it.

swish77 · 18 May 2013, 12:38 AM

Really, trading that beautiful Sub just for the date function?! No way, not for that reason. I've said this before, and have never heard why people don't like it, but ... why not just set the bezel on a non-date Sub to the date? That's what I do, and it works great. Guess what day it is in this photo. Yup, the 17th!

jbird · 18 May 2013, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

Really, trading that beautiful Sub just for the date function?! No way, not for that reason. I've said this before, and have never heard why people don't like it, but ... why not just set the bezel on a non-date Sub to the date? That's what I do, and it works great. Guess what day it is in this photo. Yup, the 17th!

Thats a good idea

clock · 18 May 2013, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

Really, trading that beautiful Sub just for the date function?! No way, not for that reason. I've said this before, and have never heard why people don't like it, but ... why not just set the bezel on a non-date Sub to the date? That's what I do, and it works great. Guess what day it is in this photo. Yup, the 17th!

Brilliant, simple solution!

paltak · 18 May 2013, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

Really, trading that beautiful Sub just for the date function?! No way, not for that reason. I've said this before, and have never heard why people don't like it, but ... why not just set the bezel on a non-date Sub to the date? That's what I do, and it works great. Guess what day it is in this photo. Yup, the 17th!

I'll be doing that, thanks!

cop414 · 18 May 2013, 08:57 PM

I would never, ever trade or sell that watch, stunning. If you have any second thoughts and you obviously do then you know that you'd regret it.

kelgar21 · 7 June 2013, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

Really, trading that beautiful Sub just for the date function?! No way, not for that reason. I've said this before, and have never heard why people don't like it, but ... why not just set the bezel on a non-date Sub to the date? That's what I do, and it works great. Guess what day it is in this photo. Yup, the 17th!

You should start a post about this so others can take advantage. I have been doing this since you posted and love it!

16 May 2013, 11:17 PM	#1
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	Thoughts on trading my MF 5513 for an SD My 1967 5513 is simply an awesome piece. I mostly wear my new Daytona to work but outside of that, the 5513 gets all the wrist time. I do everything with this watch - fish, camp, carpentry, cook, and everything in between. Very comfortable on my small wrist. In 90 days, it gained a total of 15 seconds! Not having a date though for something that gets this much wrist time has always bugged the hell out of me, even though I could easily look up the date on computers or phones. A friend of mind has an F-series SD and we have made a tentative trade agreement (plus small cash from me). Yes, I could keep the 5513 and buy an SD, but a 2-watch rotation is my sweet spot after buying/selling many watches. I have a feeling I might regret it and it would be hard to replace down the line, whereas I can pick up an SD any day. Thoughts or similar experience? Sorry for a bad pic that doesn't do justice for this beauty.

16 May 2013, 11:28 PM	#2
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	That 5513 is a beauty! I wouldn't be able to part with it if it were mine, but that is just my opinion. It would be a little extra $$, but have you looked into a 1665? That could give you the vintage look and feel but with the date. Good luck with your decision __________________

17 May 2013, 01:32 AM	#12
bscepter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Patrick Location: Omaha Watch: 16610 Submariner Posts: 948	boy, i wouldn't do it. that's a fabulous watch. __________________ 2009 16610 Submariner Date 1971 1601 Datejust 1966 Omega Seamaster 1965 Vulcain Voyager Chronograph

17 May 2013, 08:15 AM	#18
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Its a treasure you' got there. IMO you better get another but DO NOT let this go. __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

18 May 2013, 12:38 AM	#25
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,003	Really, trading that beautiful Sub just for the date function?! No way, not for that reason. I've said this before, and have never heard why people don't like it, but ... why not just set the bezel on a non-date Sub to the date? That's what I do, and it works great. Guess what day it is in this photo. Yup, the 17th! Attached Images

16 May 2013, 11:32 PM	#3
woodsworth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: 100 Acre Wood Posts: 959	I'd keep the 5513 in this case... However, for a 1665 Rail Dial (+ cash from your end), I'd make the trade!

16 May 2013, 11:46 PM	#4
Beelzy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cen-Cal Watch: 16610 Posts: 869	Nooooooooo......you will regret it. I've been there.

17 May 2013, 12:11 AM	#5
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	Hey Bob, you know how i love that 5513... i personally think that you will regret it the fact that is doesn't have the date is what makes it so beautiful and clean ! look at your smartphone in the morning, check the date, remember it for the rest of the day and enjoy this beauty...

17 May 2013, 04:17 AM	#7
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	Nice to hear from you. I hope all is well I'm doing great buddy ! Hope you and your family also

17 May 2013, 12:15 AM	#8
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	looks like a great one, but if you want the date...

17 May 2013, 12:15 AM	#9
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I think the only way to find out what you really love is to get rid of it and then see if you miss it... There are always other 5513s out there...

17 May 2013, 12:35 AM	#11
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts and personal experiences. It sounds like those who have done it have regreted it, and that's what I was afraid of. Thanks for keeping me straight.

17 May 2013, 01:36 AM	#13
jbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 61	I just traded a SD for a 5513. Hope I don't miss the date!

17 May 2013, 02:32 AM	#14
wangany17 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 143	Gorgeous watch - you will definitely miss it. I wouldn't make the trade.

17 May 2013, 04:00 AM	#15
ikovalchuk17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LA Watch: ND Sub Posts: 371	Great watch. I wouldn't trade it.

17 May 2013, 04:20 AM	#16
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	For a 1665 then yes! Otherwise no.

17 May 2013, 07:44 AM	#17
high5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: hong kong Posts: 300	keep 5513 and get a 1665.

17 May 2013, 10:28 AM	#20
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	Thank you all for taking, I appreciate all the feedback and sharing your thoughts.

17 May 2013, 03:25 PM	#22
Robbyvm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,239	By the way, today is 17th !

18 May 2013, 08:57 PM	#29
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,261	I would never, ever trade or sell that watch, stunning. If you have any second thoughts and you obviously do then you know that you'd regret it. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

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