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Old 26 March 2015, 11:07 AM   #31
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the 1016 was produced for longer than 19 years, think it was 64 - 89, so in fact longer than the 5513, but i doubt anyone knows comparitive production numbers.

First 1016s were from 61. I think 89 is about right. Doesn't matter about which has more examples out there - there are millions of each. Rarer will of course be the gilts which were made for only a few years and very few have reached us in excellent condition.

I have both and would like to keep both. Both are gilt.


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Old 26 March 2015, 01:07 PM   #32
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No question, for me its 5513.
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Old 27 March 2015, 01:05 AM   #33
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Old 27 March 2015, 03:11 AM   #34
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5513, after seeing it in person some time ago I couldn't get it out of my head, with a little patina it is the perfect watch.
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Old 27 March 2015, 09:25 AM   #35
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5513 all day everyday , heres one I picked up last month
belonged to a clearance diver , has dents and marks and all
1967 meters first , still glows a wee bit aswell .

replaces the peachy bart gilt I stupidly had to sell to fund something else a few yrs back

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Old 27 March 2015, 08:46 PM   #36
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Nice one!
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Old 28 March 2015, 07:57 AM   #37
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Here we go…
If it were in the US I would tell you to buy the 5513 and then sneak into the shop with the 1016 and buy it myself!
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Old 28 March 2015, 06:17 PM   #38
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I think this is a personal choice, both great pieces. Personally I prefer the sub.
But the bigger question is why are we allowed "just one vintage"?
This is the first problem...its impossible to own just one vintage...it can't be done. If the rule is in place by your wife...its time to get a new wife.
If the rule is in place by your budget...its time to start a lemonade stand.
If the rule is in place by your Mom, its time to run away from home.

Get them both and cut back on a few necessities.
5513 for me


Cut back on neccessities to buy luxuries, I like TRF logic
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Old 28 March 2015, 09:24 PM   #39
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If it were in the US I would tell you to buy the 5513 and then sneak into the shop with the 1016 and buy it myself!
Brad, you sneaky ******! Why would you chose the 1016 - do you already have subs?
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Old 30 March 2015, 01:22 AM   #40
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I've got a couple of each, love them both, but admit that the 5513s get more wrist time.
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