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Old 22 January 2012, 03:23 PM   #31
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Congratulations, great looking watch. It's a beautiful example.

I have a funny feeling I tried your watch on last Wed. In fact when you mentioned the Sea Dweller I'm 99.9% sure. I almost bought the 5513 myself but restrained.

You bought it from a great pre-owned dealer and with a year's warranty, that's hard to beat.

Again, congratulations, great choice.
Ha Ha yes I think you did!!! When I went back down to get it they told me a regular customer was very close to picking it up. Small world isnt it - I must say im glad you showed some restraint kind sir .... !!!!!

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Old 22 January 2012, 03:34 PM   #32
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Ha Ha yes I think you did!!! When I went back down to get it they told me a regular customer was very close to picking it up. Small world isnt it - I must say im glad you showed some restraint kind sir .... !!!!!

Cheers
Yes and I thank you also, you saved me some money. I just bought a blue Tudor Submariner from them the week before.

I promised myself I would go easy this year, but those guys get great watches in. Another couple of days and I would not have been able to resist.

You did very well, there were a lot of people after it, two phone calls while I was there and I know somebody else in Sydney was chasing it. A lot of watches at that store just don't last, you have to be quick.

Maybe you'll take the time to show me it one day.

All the best and enjoy.
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Old 22 January 2012, 03:38 PM   #33
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Yes and I thank you also, you saved me some money. I just bought a blue Tudor Submariner from them the week before.

I promised myself I would go easy this year, but those guys get great watches in. Another couple of days and I would not have been able to resist.

You did very well, there were a lot of people after it, two phone calls while I was there and I know somebody else in Sydney was chasing it. A lot of watches at that store just don't last, you have to be quick.

Maybe you'll take the time to show me it one day.

All the best and enjoy.
you were very quick to grab that snowflake as well - I went down to see it and it was gone - wear it in good health!

I had to trade in my early 70's Flightmaster for the upgrade - maybe it will appear in the window soon
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Old 22 January 2012, 03:46 PM   #34
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you were very quick to grab that snowflake as well - I went down to see it and it was gone - wear it in good health!

I had to trade in my early 70's Flightmaster for the upgrade - maybe it will appear in the window soon
Hard to part with a flightmaster but I still think you made the right choice. Hope they were good to you on the trade.

911 or 910? They are great looking watches, I own a 911, again from this store.

I'm going to keep mine for a while yet.
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Old 22 January 2012, 03:59 PM   #35
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yeah it was a 911 and hard to part with and I would have better off keeping her - but I have to run a small stable unfortunately!

not the best of photos but here she is (in memoriam) ....
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Old 22 January 2012, 04:05 PM   #36
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Very nice.

I still think you made the right move, that particular 5513 was fantastic. Everything about it was nice. The patina and the faded bezel were outstanding.

If you ever decide to move it along in the future, keep it local and put me first in line.

All the best.
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Old 22 January 2012, 04:09 PM   #37
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Very nice.

I still think you made the right move, that particular 5513 was fantastic. Everything about it was nice. The patina and the faded bezel were outstanding.

If you ever decide to move it along in the future, keep it local and put me first in line.

All the best.
cheers Brisman - will do mate - nice to have a TRF member who has held the watch tell me she was a good example.
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Old 22 January 2012, 04:13 PM   #38
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a nato wrist shot .... (excuse the amateurish photography)

You are forgiven....Nice find!!!!
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Old 23 January 2012, 03:52 PM   #39
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the 5513 received its first comment today ... "you should get that re-lumed, the hour markers are all yellow" I guess not everyone gets the allure of vintage!
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Old 23 January 2012, 04:08 PM   #40
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Old 23 January 2012, 06:34 PM   #41
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Old 24 January 2012, 07:36 AM   #42
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I used the SN Listing on Qualitytyme.net. It would be a 1970 on that list--that is why I asked if you had seen the inside of the caseback--for the Roman Numeral and Year designation.

After reading your reply to me, I searched for other SN listings and each time the 2.4M number comes up as a 1968. This is the first I found out that there are dueling SN listings :((

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Old 24 January 2012, 10:57 AM   #43
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Great piece, nice insert and dial patina. Congrats!!! 5513 is IMHO the best example of a clean and elegant watch!
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Old 24 January 2012, 11:16 AM   #44
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Your son will be very happy!
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Old 24 January 2012, 08:15 PM   #45
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Your son will be very happy!
I hope so ... here is a nice shot capturing the patina and the ghosting of the bezel
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Old 24 January 2012, 09:23 PM   #46
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Great looking watch you have there.
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Old 25 January 2012, 09:02 AM   #47
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My apologies for referring to your excellent 5513 with a 2.4M SN# as a 1970 watch. Your response sent me into search mode and all lists except the one I referred toindeed place it as a 1968 watch. I just scanned thru the Serial Number project listing and 2.4M correlates with numerous example of 1968 watches. If you ever take off the case back,please let us know what it says. I'm sure it will say something like "II 68." Again, my sincere apologies--I'm still learning this Vintage Rolex area.
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Old 25 January 2012, 01:03 PM   #48
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My apologies for referring to your excellent 5513 with a 2.4M SN# as a 1970 watch. Your response sent me into search mode and all lists except the one I referred toindeed place it as a 1968 watch. I just scanned thru the Serial Number project listing and 2.4M correlates with numerous example of 1968 watches. If you ever take off the case back,please let us know what it says. I'm sure it will say something like "II 68." Again, my sincere apologies--I'm still learning this Vintage Rolex area.
no apologies necessary at all - I too am just learning about them and was seeing if I needed to go back to the drawing board !!!

glad you like it.
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Old 25 January 2012, 01:37 PM   #49
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Did I mention I liked it.

A lot!
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