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phils · 2 January 2014, 04:31 AM

needed a good dive watch. As I was an Omega guy it was hard to choose between that and Rolex (who I first heard about from the James Bond books).
I chose the Rolex and paid retail - $160.00. The bracelet was the expanding
Oyster type and fit over my wetsuit glove.
At night you could read from the bright tritium.
I became a dive instructor and was on a rescue squad.

We had many adventures together, one of which I'll share now.
We had been ice diving and when we came out of the water ice formed on my 5513.
Someone had brought containers of hot water for our cold hands. Without thinking I plunged my arms into one, forgetting about the Rolex.
Oh no! But nothing happened to it. Worked great.
Let me know if you wish to hear more of our adventures.

CrownMe · 2 January 2014, 04:38 AM

Some pictures of the watch would be nice.

bluemartinifan · 2 January 2014, 05:09 AM

Yes please - and pics of your 5513

lhanddds · 2 January 2014, 05:23 AM

Sounds cool, keep them coming

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Cc1966 · 2 January 2014, 05:27 AM

Stories and pics are the fuel for this forum!

Vincent65 · 2 January 2014, 06:19 AM

Great story. No handy phones with digital cameras for quick wrist-shots in those days...
Do you still have the Sub? maybe a few photos now, if possible. More stories welcome!

anilzat · 2 January 2014, 08:57 AM

Dived in that era with a Rolex to keep me alive, in; remote, inhospitable locations, out of country, at night, running solo. Now that really made me shet and piss my pants.

CrownMe · 2 January 2014, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anilzat

Dived in that era with a Rolex to keep me alive, in; remote, inhospitable locations, out of country, at night, running solo. Now that really made me shet and piss my pants.

did i miss something?

anilzat · 2 January 2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownMe

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did i miss something?

Well it was something that happens when you have zero time to stop, wipe, shake or wash in the jungle/forest/desert.

roadie1 · 2 January 2014, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phils

needed a good dive watch. As I was an Omega guy it was hard to choose between that and Rolex (who I first heard about from the James Bond books).
I chose the Rolex and paid retail - $160.00. The bracelet was the expanding
Oyster type and fit over my wetsuit glove.
At night you could read from the bright tritium.
I became a dive instructor and was on a rescue squad.

We had many adventures together, one of which I'll share now.
We had been ice diving and when we came out of the water ice formed on my 5513.
Someone had brought containers of hot water for our cold hands. Without thinking I plunged my arms into one, forgetting about the Rolex.
Oh no! But nothing happened to it. Worked great.

Let me know if you wish to hear more of our adventures.

Pics please!

phils · 2 January 2014, 02:56 PM

Sorry guys, I can't post pics.
My daughter was born that year and she always wanted it, begged me to keep it, and I did.
Last year she asked me for it. Some may know that you can't refuse a daughter.

phils · 2 January 2014, 03:03 PM

Some interesting specs on my 5513:
Serial # 1,42x,xxx, inside case back is stamped VI66, some paperwork had 4/67 stamped, and I bought it Nov. 1967.
I found out that the real quarter was IV and the stamp was inverted by a worker.

I'll tell some stories later.
Thanks.

CrownMe · 2 January 2014, 03:14 PM

Pics or it didn't happen lol

phils · 2 January 2014, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrownMe

Pics or it didn't happen lol

Guess you'll have to be an unbeliever.

1675-David · 2 January 2014, 08:22 PM

dysondiver · 2 January 2014, 08:26 PM

keep the storys rolling in , but some pics would be nice.

phils · 3 January 2014, 12:12 AM

Another little story:
I was taking a test on underwater navigation where I had to time and use a compass on a long triangular course.
Another diver was with me to make sure I didn't run into anything. So the depth gauge, compass, and watch (for timing each leg and timing bottom time) were vital.
Another case where my beloved 5513 came through.

As for pics, look at any good 5513 with meters first writing.
Thanks

adam78 · 3 January 2014, 01:08 AM

Was it a gilt dial or matte dial 5513? The dates are in the transitional period.

phils · 3 January 2014, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam78

Was it a gilt dial or matte dial 5513? The dates are in the transitional period.

I guess gilt as the letters had a little goldish tint. I'm not sure.

jvo300 · 3 January 2014, 04:15 AM

This is unusual and unexpected. Rolex fan fiction. I love a good story.

mluther · 3 January 2014, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1675-David

x2

datejust24 · 3 January 2014, 05:33 AM

hmmmm

iclick · 3 January 2014, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phils

As for pics, look at any good 5513 with meters first writing.

Boo, hiss!

anilzat · 3 January 2014, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phils

I guess gilt as the letters had a little goldish tint. I'm not sure.

I'll show mine if you show new yours.

GeoGio Greece · 3 January 2014, 08:36 AM

Not a meters first, but still a Sub.

"A picture, a thousand words"

2 January 2014, 04:31 AM	#1
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	In 1967 I was starting scuba and... needed a good dive watch. As I was an Omega guy it was hard to choose between that and Rolex (who I first heard about from the James Bond books). I chose the Rolex and paid retail - $160.00. The bracelet was the expanding Oyster type and fit over my wetsuit glove. At night you could read from the bright tritium. I became a dive instructor and was on a rescue squad. We had many adventures together, one of which I'll share now. We had been ice diving and when we came out of the water ice formed on my 5513. Someone had brought containers of hot water for our cold hands. Without thinking I plunged my arms into one, forgetting about the Rolex. Oh no! But nothing happened to it. Worked great. Let me know if you wish to hear more of our adventures.

2 January 2014, 05:27 AM	#5
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Stories and pics are the fuel for this forum! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

3 January 2014, 01:08 AM	#18
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	Was it a gilt dial or matte dial 5513? The dates are in the transitional period. __________________ Cheers, Adam

3 January 2014, 08:36 AM	#25
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Not a meters first, but still a Sub. "A picture, a thousand words" __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

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2 January 2014, 04:38 AM	#2
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Some pictures of the watch would be nice.

2 January 2014, 05:09 AM	#3
bluemartinifan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Russ Location: Dallas Texas Watch: 5513 Posts: 2,124	Yes please - and pics of your 5513

2 January 2014, 05:23 AM	#4
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Sounds cool, keep them coming Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk

2 January 2014, 06:19 AM	#6
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Great story. No handy phones with digital cameras for quick wrist-shots in those days... Do you still have the Sub? maybe a few photos now, if possible. More stories welcome!

2 January 2014, 08:57 AM	#7
anilzat Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: John Williams Location: Alaska outback Watch: GMT Posts: 1,051	Dived in that era with a Rolex to keep me alive, in; remote, inhospitable locations, out of country, at night, running solo. Now that really made me shet and piss my pants.

2 January 2014, 02:56 PM	#11
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	Sorry guys, I can't post pics. My daughter was born that year and she always wanted it, begged me to keep it, and I did. Last year she asked me for it. Some may know that you can't refuse a daughter.

2 January 2014, 03:03 PM	#12
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	Some interesting specs on my 5513: Serial # 1,42x,xxx, inside case back is stamped VI66, some paperwork had 4/67 stamped, and I bought it Nov. 1967. I found out that the real quarter was IV and the stamp was inverted by a worker. I'll tell some stories later. Thanks.

2 January 2014, 03:14 PM	#13
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Pics or it didn't happen lol

2 January 2014, 08:22 PM	#15
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,061

2 January 2014, 08:26 PM	#16
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	keep the storys rolling in , but some pics would be nice.

3 January 2014, 12:12 AM	#17
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	Another little story: I was taking a test on underwater navigation where I had to time and use a compass on a long triangular course. Another diver was with me to make sure I didn't run into anything. So the depth gauge, compass, and watch (for timing each leg and timing bottom time) were vital. Another case where my beloved 5513 came through. As for pics, look at any good 5513 with meters first writing. Thanks

3 January 2014, 04:15 AM	#20
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	This is unusual and unexpected. Rolex fan fiction. I love a good story.

3 January 2014, 05:33 AM	#22
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	hmmmm

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