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Oscar1971 · 6 January 2020, 06:13 AM

Been chatting to a friend got on to Mil Subs said oh I had one of them about 5 years ago them promptly sent these pics sadly no longer has it

At first I thought it was fake

jedly1 · 6 January 2020, 06:24 AM

It’s been through a couple collectors since he sold it and is now for sale at vintage concept in Hong Kong for a very long time.

jedly1 · 6 January 2020, 06:27 AM

5512 burford dial from the second batch , serial quote close to stores record one

http://d121tcdkpp02p4.cloudfront.net.../memowatch.jpg

jedly1 · 6 January 2020, 06:49 AM

Down at the bottom ,

http://www.diving-watch.net/MILSUB-M...EX-SUBMARINER-

harry in montreal · 6 January 2020, 09:41 AM

I would pass, those chamfers are overpolished.

I’m kidding

So this is the real deal? I like the insert, case markings and the square crownguards. Very interesting watch. Did your friend sell it for a haul, or did he not understand what he had?

exador · 6 January 2020, 11:03 AM

Is that thing for real? MilSub with Explorer dial and serif 'T'? Case markings also very odd.

Calling Haywood...

BigBlue1 · 6 January 2020, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by exador

Is that thing for real? MilSub with Explorer dial and serif 'T'? Case markings also very odd.

Calling Haywood...

Thank you. I am not well versed in this at all.
Haywood!!!!!!!

zapokee · 6 January 2020, 11:24 AM

Jeez, someone's been at that caseback with a chisel...

exador · 6 January 2020, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jedly1

5512 burford dial from the second batch

D'oh...I missed your post. Apparently these "Burford" dials are a thing.

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/ev...ry-submariners

Claven2 · 6 January 2020, 12:18 PM

That one is thrashed enough that some tasteful laser welding wouldn't be such a bad thing.

exador · 6 January 2020, 05:28 PM

Dealer is asking $220,000 USD.

Haywood_Milton · 6 January 2020, 08:18 PM

I believe that this will be real, yes. One of two batches, my own being from the earlier one. Think I paid about £2,300 for mine just after the millennium which was then followed by some correspondence with Henry Hudson. They seem to have been in use at the same time as the A/6538s and are now much better recognised, certainly among those who specialise in them.

This one is in less than optimal condition, but it's probably had quite a life!

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BigBlue1 · 6 January 2020, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

I believe that this will be real, yes. One of two batches, my own being from the earlier one. Think I paid about £2,300 for mine just after the millennium which was then followed by some correspondence with Henry Hudson. They seem to have been in use at the same time as the A/6538s and are now much better recognised, certainly among those who specialise in them.

This one is in less than optimal condition, but it's probably had quite a life!

Insta : haywood_milton_rolex

rootbeer7 · 6 January 2020, 09:14 PM

Oh pull yourselves together, it’s only got a couple of scratches

FTX I · 6 January 2020, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Oh pull yourselves together, it’s only got a couple of scratches

waspy1 · 6 January 2020, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedly1

5512 burford dial from the second batch , serial quote close to stores record one

http://d121tcdkpp02p4.cloudfront.net.../memowatch.jpg

I used to work with the guy who signed this off - Richard ‘Shorty’ Lougher. Ex clearance diver, I worked with him on oil and gas diving projects.

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watchlovr · 7 January 2020, 12:37 AM

Much coolness

jedly1 · 7 January 2020, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waspy1

I used to work with the guy who signed this off - Richard ‘Shorty’ Lougher. Ex clearance diver, I worked with him on oil and gas diving projects.

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Heard quite a few good stories about him along the way !

jedly1 · 7 January 2020, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rootbeer7

Oh pull yourselves together, it’s only got a couple of scratches

Said the voice of john Cleese as the black knight :-)

swish77 · 7 January 2020, 05:19 AM

Now that's how a MilSub should look!! Maybe the case-back deflected a bullet!

Very cool watch, battle scars and all.

rootbeer7 · 7 January 2020, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedly1

Said the voice of john Cleese as the black knight :-)

Dr.Smellody · 7 January 2020, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

Now that's how a MilSub should look!! Maybe the case-back deflected a bullet!

Very cool watch, battle scars and all.

Not a bullet, but notched so someone could use a generic case back opener.

goldfixer21 · 8 January 2020, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Smellody

Not a bullet, but notched so someone could use a generic case back opener.

yep, probably opened it with a pair of needle nose pliers

BigBlue1 · 8 January 2020, 01:41 PM

That watch has one hell of a story to tell.

waspy1 · 8 January 2020, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jedly1

Heard quite a few good stories about him along the way !

Yeah he’s quite a character. I haven’t seen him for 13 years, hoping he’s still well.

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RC2 · 9 January 2020, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBlue1

That watch has one hell of a story to tell.

Do they talk now? Thought only Apple watches do! Lol.

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saskmh · 9 January 2020, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by goldfixer21

yep, probably opened it with a pair of needle nose pliers

yes, I've seen this modification done to a few Canadian Navy issued subs as well.

saskmh · 9 January 2020, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swish77

Now that's how a MilSub should look!! Maybe the case-back deflected a bullet!

Very cool watch, battle scars and all.

There is a picture floating around on Hodinkee of a Tudor 7928 that actually did deflect a bullet in Vietnam... That is a cool story!
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-long-return

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Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,330	I believe that this will be real, yes. One of two batches, my own being from the earlier one. Think I paid about £2,300 for mine just after the millennium which was then followed by some correspondence with Henry Hudson. They seem to have been in use at the same time as the A/6538s and are now much better recognised, certainly among those who specialise in them. This one is in less than optimal condition, but it's probably had quite a life! Insta : haywood_milton_rolex __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

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6 January 2020, 06:24 AM	#2
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,929	It’s been through a couple collectors since he sold it and is now for sale at vintage concept in Hong Kong for a very long time.

6 January 2020, 06:27 AM	#3
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,929	5512 burford dial from the second batch , serial quote close to stores record one http://d121tcdkpp02p4.cloudfront.net.../memowatch.jpg

6 January 2020, 06:49 AM	#4
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,929	Down at the bottom , http://www.diving-watch.net/MILSUB-M...EX-SUBMARINER-

6 January 2020, 09:41 AM	#5
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	I would pass, those chamfers are overpolished. I’m kidding So this is the real deal? I like the insert, case markings and the square crownguards. Very interesting watch. Did your friend sell it for a haul, or did he not understand what he had?

6 January 2020, 11:03 AM	#6
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	Is that thing for real? MilSub with Explorer dial and serif 'T'? Case markings also very odd. Calling Haywood...

6 January 2020, 11:24 AM	#8
zapokee "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Japan Posts: 4,367	Jeez, someone's been at that caseback with a chisel...

6 January 2020, 12:18 PM	#10
Claven2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: OTTAWA Posts: 374	That one is thrashed enough that some tasteful laser welding wouldn't be such a bad thing.

6 January 2020, 05:28 PM	#11
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	Dealer is asking $220,000 USD.

7 January 2020, 12:37 AM	#17
watchlovr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Posts: 253	Much coolness

7 January 2020, 05:19 AM	#20
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,001	Now that's how a MilSub should look!! Maybe the case-back deflected a bullet! Very cool watch, battle scars and all.

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