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speicher1 · 11 May 2008, 12:34 AM

Why can't I stumble on this rare beauty?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/...st/7392129.stm

Gedanken · 11 May 2008, 12:39 AM

Well, it's a mil Sub all right, but can anybody point out anything that identifies it specifically as having been made for the SBS? Weere the sword hands only for the SBS?

speicher1 · 11 May 2008, 02:32 AM

I'm not sure. I'm pretty certain it would say "SBS" on the actual watch itself. What kind of beret is that?

Beef · 11 May 2008, 02:44 AM

It probably wouldn't be marked SBS. I think that the reasoning is that the only members of the Royal Navy/Royal Marines to be issued these were SBS guys. Since it was bought at a Royal Navy auction.....That's my best guess.

speicher1 · 11 May 2008, 02:49 AM

I'm sorry. I made a typo. I meant to type "wouldn't say 'SBS' on the watch."

But yes Beef, I think you're correct since it was only issued to SBS or Royal Marines.

Beef · 11 May 2008, 03:00 AM

Now there are variations of the Mil Sub. Most, if not all the 5517 Subs have sword hands. Most if not all went to the SBS. There is the 5513 Mil Sub and they have mercedes hands. They were also issued to RN divers (hardhat, salvage-type) and probably some SBS. Then there are the "Bexeley" Mil Subs, those regular production Subs modified by RSC Bexeley at MOD request. I have learned that as soon as you say "all" an anomally will pop up with documentation. Go to www.doubleredseadweller.com and check out the Mil Sub section. Also www.bjsonline.com. A lot of guys at that site collect Mil Subs. ( way out of my means.) If you can get into the Mil Sub forum, there is great info there.

Trurolexer · 11 May 2008, 04:03 AM

Yes, Military Sub.

SPACE-DWELLER · 11 May 2008, 05:45 AM

It's almost old news since it was up already here and also here. Still an amazing watch, though!

11 May 2008, 12:34 AM	#1
speicher1 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Steven Location: APO Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 126	Rare SBS Submariner in the news Why can't I stumble on this rare beauty? http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/...st/7392129.stm

11 May 2008, 12:39 AM	#2
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Well, it's a mil Sub all right, but can anybody point out anything that identifies it specifically as having been made for the SBS? Weere the sword hands only for the SBS? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

11 May 2008, 02:44 AM	#4
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	It probably wouldn't be marked SBS. I think that the reasoning is that the only members of the Royal Navy/Royal Marines to be issued these were SBS guys. Since it was bought at a Royal Navy auction.....That's my best guess. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

11 May 2008, 03:00 AM	#6
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Now there are variations of the Mil Sub. Most, if not all the 5517 Subs have sword hands. Most if not all went to the SBS. There is the 5513 Mil Sub and they have mercedes hands. They were also issued to RN divers (hardhat, salvage-type) and probably some SBS. Then there are the "Bexeley" Mil Subs, those regular production Subs modified by RSC Bexeley at MOD request. I have learned that as soon as you say "all" an anomally will pop up with documentation. Go to www.doubleredseadweller.com and check out the Mil Sub section. Also www.bjsonline.com. A lot of guys at that site collect Mil Subs. ( way out of my means.) If you can get into the Mil Sub forum, there is great info there. __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

11 May 2008, 05:45 AM	#8
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	It's almost old news since it was up already here and also here. Still an amazing watch, though! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

11 May 2008, 02:32 AM	#3
speicher1 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Steven Location: APO Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 126	I'm not sure. I'm pretty certain it would say "SBS" on the actual watch itself. What kind of beret is that?

11 May 2008, 02:49 AM	#5
speicher1 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Steven Location: APO Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 126	I'm sorry. I made a typo. I meant to type "wouldn't say 'SBS' on the watch." But yes Beef, I think you're correct since it was only issued to SBS or Royal Marines.

11 May 2008, 04:03 AM	#7
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Yes, Military Sub.

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