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gr8sw · 1 September 2010, 02:57 AM

newb here... just wanted to post a pic of my recently acquired '70 5513, purchased from its original Navy owner who bought it at the PX aboard the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany in the Gulf of Tonkin... says he wore it for much of the 70's and then it spent most of its time in his dresser waiting for a new owner...

after a gentle case/bezel clean-up and a crystal polish I'd say it's again ready for some active duty

cheers,
Peter

Snackmaster · 1 September 2010, 03:16 AM

That is a beautiful Rolex! I like that you know the history of it.

sakuraba · 1 September 2010, 03:59 AM

Welcome to TRF, Peter!

Gorgeous Sub!

gmt master x · 1 September 2010, 04:00 AM

Welcome,, nice sub,,, the nato looks great w it to boot...

Subexplorer · 1 September 2010, 05:22 AM

It surely looks ready for a new call of duty! Fantastic watch in a great shape!
Enjoy this classic in good health!
Kind regards, Abel.

peony88 · 1 September 2010, 09:16 AM

very nice 5513!!!!!!!

rfknauss · 1 September 2010, 10:26 AM

Peter, awesome 5513 ..... and welcome to TRF!

mike · 1 September 2010, 10:51 AM

Welcome and nicely done.

Such a classic reference.

Tools · 1 September 2010, 10:59 AM

A real beauty......

rolexgolfer23 · 1 September 2010, 11:55 AM

Welcome to the club

gr8sw · 1 September 2010, 12:27 PM

I've been collecting watches the last 10 years (mostly vintage chronographs and divers) and I've owned a few vintage Rolex (6694, 1675) but this 5513 is really speaking to me... especially knowing its history plus the great original condition it's in...

I'm not sure if anything else is on the radar for the moment, but I sure like to watch (as Chance the Gardener once said :)

Anyways, thanks for a great platform and I hope to be lurking and contributing some!

Peter

adam78 · 1 September 2010, 01:08 PM

Peter, glad to see you here.

My contemporaneous 5513 says hi...Unfortunately I do not know its history, but being a 17-jewel model it had to have been sold originally in the US, although I ended up buying it from a dealer in Hong Kong!

Rotorhead · 1 September 2010, 01:15 PM

Welcome aboard, great knowing the history of your 5513.

Jeff_M · 1 September 2010, 02:58 PM

Very nice Sub. I just worked with a guy that had his fathers GMT, he told me his father bought it in '69 while in the Navy.

The times must have changed, I don't remember seeing any Rolex's in the ship's store, I bought a Seiko.

jwalther · 1 September 2010, 09:44 PM

Great to see you here Peter! Beautiful 5513, with a great provenance!

I'm making do with my "poor man's" Rollie

while I search for an affordable 5512/13.

I wonder where "our" SM300 is?

Rebel · 1 September 2010, 10:21 PM

Great watch. Congrats on acquiring such a nice one!

gr8sw · 1 September 2010, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam78

Peter, glad to see you here.

My contemporaneous 5513 says hi...Unfortunately I do not know its history, but being a 17-jewel model it had to have been sold originally in the US, although I ended up buying it from a dealer in Hong Kong!

thanks, Adam! great Sub you've got there as well... and that 6609 Thunderbird is quite amazing, a real work of art

cheers,
Peter

Michael M. · 1 September 2010, 11:14 PM

Very nice 5513! & cool story!

gr8sw · 1 September 2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwalther

Great to see you here Peter! Beautiful 5513, with a great provenance!

I'm making do with my "poor man's" Rollie

while I search for an affordable 5512/13.

I wonder where "our" SM300 is?

thanks, Jeff! not sure where our SM300 is, but I had to find another "real" one... bought this beauty off my watchmaker's arm about a year ago

cheers,
Peter

gr8sw · 1 September 2010, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff_M

Very nice Sub. I just worked with a guy that had his fathers GMT, he told me his father bought it in '69 while in the Navy.

The times must have changed, I don't remember seeing any Rolex's in the ship's store, I bought a Seiko.

thanks, Jeff! I believe my 5513 sold in the PX for about $175!!! Don't think they'd be moving too many $5K - $8K Subs in the PX these days

cheers,
Peter

1 September 2010, 02:57 AM	#1
gr8sw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Peter Location: PHX Watch: '82 & '84 5513 Posts: 63	5513 newb here... just wanted to post a pic of my recently acquired '70 5513, purchased from its original Navy owner who bought it at the PX aboard the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany in the Gulf of Tonkin... says he wore it for much of the 70's and then it spent most of its time in his dresser waiting for a new owner... after a gentle case/bezel clean-up and a crystal polish I'd say it's again ready for some active duty cheers, Peter

1 September 2010, 03:59 AM	#3
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Welcome to TRF, Peter! Gorgeous Sub! __________________ 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

1 September 2010, 05:22 AM	#5
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	It surely looks ready for a new call of duty! Fantastic watch in a great shape! Enjoy this classic in good health! Kind regards, Abel. __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

1 September 2010, 10:26 AM	#7
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Peter, awesome 5513 ..... and welcome to TRF! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

1 September 2010, 10:59 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	A real beauty...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

1 September 2010, 03:16 AM	#2
Snackmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Brett Location: Kansas Watch: My Mystery Rolex Posts: 13	That is a beautiful Rolex! I like that you know the history of it.

1 September 2010, 04:00 AM	#4
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	Welcome,, nice sub,,, the nato looks great w it to boot...

1 September 2010, 09:16 AM	#6
peony88 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: uk Posts: 19	very nice 5513!!!!!!!

1 September 2010, 10:51 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Welcome and nicely done. Such a classic reference.

1 September 2010, 11:55 AM	#10
rolexgolfer23 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ray Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex Sub 5513 Posts: 102	Welcome to the club

1 September 2010, 12:27 PM	#11
gr8sw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Peter Location: PHX Watch: '82 & '84 5513 Posts: 63	thanks for the warm welcome, Guys & Dolls :) I've been collecting watches the last 10 years (mostly vintage chronographs and divers) and I've owned a few vintage Rolex (6694, 1675) but this 5513 is really speaking to me... especially knowing its history plus the great original condition it's in... I'm not sure if anything else is on the radar for the moment, but I sure like to watch (as Chance the Gardener once said :) Anyways, thanks for a great platform and I hope to be lurking and contributing some! Peter

1 September 2010, 01:08 PM	#12
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	Peter, glad to see you here. My contemporaneous 5513 says hi...Unfortunately I do not know its history, but being a 17-jewel model it had to have been sold originally in the US, although I ended up buying it from a dealer in Hong Kong! __________________ Cheers, Adam

1 September 2010, 01:15 PM	#13
Rotorhead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: upstate NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 117	Welcome aboard, great knowing the history of your 5513.

1 September 2010, 02:58 PM	#14
Jeff_M Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Minden, NV. Posts: 40	Very nice Sub. I just worked with a guy that had his fathers GMT, he told me his father bought it in '69 while in the Navy. The times must have changed, I don't remember seeing any Rolex's in the ship's store, I bought a Seiko.

1 September 2010, 09:44 PM	#15
jwalther "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lexington Posts: 459	Great to see you here Peter! Beautiful 5513, with a great provenance! I'm making do with my "poor man's" Rollie while I search for an affordable 5512/13. I wonder where "our" SM300 is? __________________ Grand Seiko SBGR051

1 September 2010, 10:21 PM	#16
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,257	Great watch. Congrats on acquiring such a nice one! __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

1 September 2010, 11:14 PM	#18
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Very nice 5513! & cool story!

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