ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Colin Howkins · 17 October 2007, 06:13 PM

Have put up a couple of posts regarding my old Sub. A number of replies was from people wanting to see some photos of it .........well here goes. To catch up on the background of this watch look at the posts of 6/8/07 The Humour of owning an old Rolex. and 26/7/07 The maths of anold rolex. Also put a post up a couple of days ago re the value of this watch and what I have been offered. Not being a collector I am not really up to speed with the collection side. I have always viewed Rolex as no frills, bulletproof tool made to go the distance.

So here we go with the pics........Will be interested to hear the replies. The photo of the watch lugs - if you look closely you will see that the lugs have been re-bushed as over the years they had become elongated with wear

Colin Howkins
Brisbane Australia

P.S. Tried to upload a couple of other photos but failed....what am I doing wrong..........Col

Lol-x · 17 October 2007, 06:18 PM

Wow man that looks amazing.

mike · 17 October 2007, 06:30 PM

Wonderfull feet first 5513.

I wouldn't change a thing! Keep it in good repair and wear it! There are collectors that would love to have that insert alone!!

Colin Howkins · 17 October 2007, 06:57 PM

Colin Howkins
Brisbane Australia

Colin Howkins · 17 October 2007, 07:04 PM

Note how the lugs have been chamfered off with wear

Colin Howkins
Brisbane Australia

Lol-x · 17 October 2007, 07:32 PM

I think that endlink on the bracelet, looks a little different. It shouldn't be a solid end-link on a 5513. Did you replace the bracelet at some stage?

mike · 17 October 2007, 08:16 PM

Yeah, should be non-sel.

T5AUS · 17 October 2007, 09:08 PM

Nice 5513 Col

Colin Howkins · 17 October 2007, 10:11 PM

Yep, its the 3rd bracelet. When I was doing a lot of diving and the watch was immersed in sand and gunk a lot of the time the first one lasted only 7 years or so. The 2nd one got through about the next 26 years or so, and this last one was put on about 2 years ago

Colin Howkins
Brisbane Australia

SPACE-DWELLER · 17 October 2007, 10:19 PM

Very nice 5513!

A pitty with that SEL, though.

I'd try to get an original bracelet for it, if I were you. Maybe www.classicwatchparts.com can get one for you.

Also, be SURE to keep original hands and dial if you get it serviced!

jac67 · 17 October 2007, 11:35 PM

Lovely 5513.

John.

Downing · 18 October 2007, 01:28 AM

Ah, the memories you must have. Thanks for posting the pics, Colin.

Tools · 18 October 2007, 01:35 AM

Colin,

I love that watch. I expecially love the fact that the original lug holes have been bushed to make it usable for another few decades....

To many people would have tossed the watch, or re-cased....That would have been a shame..

Your approach has brought new life to it and I think have upped the desireability to a hard-core collector looking for a piece with it's story intact.

The story of this watch should be put down on paper and kept with a period box for it's future value..

Jedi · 18 October 2007, 01:44 AM

Congrats Colin.

That's a great looking watch, and everything that's happened to it has only added character and a timeless appeal.

Makes me feel good about not treating my Sub like a baby!!

thanks for sharing mate.

17 October 2007, 06:13 PM	#1
Colin Howkins Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane Australi Posts: 17	Photos of 35 year old Sub Have put up a couple of posts regarding my old Sub. A number of replies was from people wanting to see some photos of it .........well here goes. To catch up on the background of this watch look at the posts of 6/8/07 The Humour of owning an old Rolex. and 26/7/07 The maths of anold rolex. Also put a post up a couple of days ago re the value of this watch and what I have been offered. Not being a collector I am not really up to speed with the collection side. I have always viewed Rolex as no frills, bulletproof tool made to go the distance. So here we go with the pics........Will be interested to hear the replies. The photo of the watch lugs - if you look closely you will see that the lugs have been re-bushed as over the years they had become elongated with wear Colin Howkins Brisbane Australia P.S. Tried to upload a couple of other photos but failed....what am I doing wrong..........Col Attached Images

17 October 2007, 06:57 PM	#4
Colin Howkins Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane Australi Posts: 17	I'll try adding another photo Colin Howkins Brisbane Australia Attached Images

17 October 2007, 07:04 PM	#5
Colin Howkins Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane Australi Posts: 17	Last photo Note how the lugs have been chamfered off with wear Colin Howkins Brisbane Australia Attached Images

17 October 2007, 10:19 PM	#10
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Very nice 5513! A pitty with that SEL, though. I'd try to get an original bracelet for it, if I were you. Maybe www.classicwatchparts.com can get one for you. Also, be SURE to keep original hands and dial if you get it serviced! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

18 October 2007, 01:28 AM	#12
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Ah, the memories you must have. Thanks for posting the pics, Colin. __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

17 October 2007, 06:18 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Wow man that looks amazing.

17 October 2007, 06:30 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Wonderfull feet first 5513. I wouldn't change a thing! Keep it in good repair and wear it! There are collectors that would love to have that insert alone!!

17 October 2007, 07:32 PM	#6
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	I think that endlink on the bracelet, looks a little different. It shouldn't be a solid end-link on a 5513. Did you replace the bracelet at some stage?

17 October 2007, 08:16 PM	#7
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Yeah, should be non-sel.

17 October 2007, 09:08 PM	#8
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Nice 5513 Col

17 October 2007, 10:11 PM	#9
Colin Howkins Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane Australi Posts: 17	Yep, its the 3rd bracelet. When I was doing a lot of diving and the watch was immersed in sand and gunk a lot of the time the first one lasted only 7 years or so. The 2nd one got through about the next 26 years or so, and this last one was put on about 2 years ago Colin Howkins Brisbane Australia

17 October 2007, 11:35 PM	#11
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	Lovely 5513. John.

18 October 2007, 01:35 AM	#13
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Colin, I love that watch. I expecially love the fact that the original lug holes have been bushed to make it usable for another few decades.... To many people would have tossed the watch, or re-cased....That would have been a shame.. Your approach has brought new life to it and I think have upped the desireability to a hard-core collector looking for a piece with it's story intact. The story of this watch should be put down on paper and kept with a period box for it's future value..

18 October 2007, 01:44 AM	#14
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Congrats Colin. That's a great looking watch, and everything that's happened to it has only added character and a timeless appeal. Makes me feel good about not treating my Sub like a baby!! thanks for sharing mate.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode