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Old 13 May 2007, 09:04 AM   #1
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42 years old and still ticking....

My Grandpa's 5513 is ready for the big summer splash....
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Old 13 May 2007, 09:33 AM   #2
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Nice background photo
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Old 13 May 2007, 11:25 AM   #3
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Beautifull dial!!
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Old 13 May 2007, 11:37 AM   #4
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Wow, that thing looks brand new! Shows you the value of a well taken care of Rolex!
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Old 13 May 2007, 03:12 PM   #5
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Wow, that thing looks brand new! Shows you the value of a well taken care of Rolex!
Exactly.Well said
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Old 13 May 2007, 07:30 PM   #6
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Yes got to agree a true Rolex classic,like old Indian motor bikes,Rolex watches never die.
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Old 13 May 2007, 10:11 PM   #7
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Beautiful vintage Submariner, Alex.

Are you going to "splash" at THAT beach? You lucky dog, you!!!
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Old 14 May 2007, 12:02 AM   #8
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You're killing me with that pic.

Seriously Alex, that's a beautiful watch and you're very lucky to have it passed on to you. Wear it in good health
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Old 14 May 2007, 12:14 AM   #9
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Old 14 May 2007, 12:34 AM   #10
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Awesome vintage 5513....thanks for sharing, got to appreciate your Grandpa's taste.
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Old 14 May 2007, 12:55 AM   #11
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That look, shape and style never gets old.......the watch is nice too!

Would love to get a 5513
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Old 14 May 2007, 01:16 AM   #12
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That look, shape and style never gets old.......the watch is nice too!

Would love to get a 5513
you talking about them apple bottoms?
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Old 14 May 2007, 03:50 AM   #13
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Excellent picture and stunning timepiece...

A tough beater..
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Old 14 May 2007, 03:52 AM   #14
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That look, shape and style never gets old.......the watch is nice too!

Would love to get a 5513
Classic vintage....will go on for another 42 years...easy!!
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Old 15 May 2007, 10:06 AM   #15
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you talking about them apple bottoms?

Would never think such a thing.......

Of course I was talking about the watch
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Old 17 May 2007, 09:45 PM   #16
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Probably A Nice Watch , I was concentrating on the background photo
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