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Old 1 July 2010, 04:59 AM   #61
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Old 1 July 2010, 09:32 PM   #62
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Buy what you like, and wear it!
I love my vintage 1680!! I bought in new in 1971 and have worn it ever since.

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Old 1 July 2010, 10:06 PM   #63
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Buy what you like, and wear it!
I love my vintage 1680!! I bought in new in 1971 and have worn it ever since.

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YUP! Thats what I'm doing....I love to wear my watch 24/7 doing everything, beach, work, etc. I just couldn't do it with the vintage piece.....Looks like the LV will fit the bill nicely.

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Old 28 August 2010, 01:26 PM   #64
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nice car !! Nice watch !!!
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Old 28 August 2010, 05:05 PM   #65
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I really really really tried vintage...

... but it's not for me..
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Old 28 August 2010, 05:08 PM   #66
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I feel the same, I would love to like vintage, but somehow I cannot make me buy one??? for the money a nice vintage piece cost you can buy the new model and I do not know if I want to put my money in a +30 year old watch. Somehow it is not the same if it has not been yours all along, I bought my brand new SubC and I hope to have it all my life and I would love to own it in 30 years and then have a vintage watch :-)

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Old 28 August 2010, 08:29 PM   #67
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I know that a 5513 is going to do everything a modern sapphire crystal Rolex can do as a day to day watch.

The character in a vintage watch is something that cannot be found in a modern watch.

However, I understand that ones tastes and preferences do change and will continue to change. I fondly admire the LV and if that is your wish I understand.

On the other hand if in 6 months or 1 year or so you fall in love with a vintage model I will not be surprised.........

In my experience at least ones tastes and preference are dynamic and continue to evolve they are not static or fixed but flow with ones experiences.
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Old 28 August 2010, 08:34 PM   #68
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I know that a 5513 is going to do everything a modern sapphire crystal Rolex can do as a day to day watch.

The character in a vintage watch is something that cannot be found in a modern watch.

However, I understand that ones tastes and preferences do change and will continue to change. I fondly admire the LV and if that is your wish I understand.

On the other hand if in 6 months or 1 year or so you fall in love with a vintage model I will not be surprised...
Well put Stevo! That is exactly what happened to me. I started this thread and since starting it I realized that vintage IS for me! I fell in love with my 5513 and now that I have recovered it again from the depths of Steve Mulholland's wholesaler I will NEVER let it go again. I was just plain stupid. I was thinking the LV would solve all my problems concerning durability, but I was wrong. I never went through with the transaction and since am happier for it. I did find that putting a modern 93150 on it did help, the old FL 9315 was just too flimsy for me and I was afraid with the ELs it had and the links that I would loose the watch. For me the bracelet replacement did the trick.....Here it is just sent off in the mail from Steve Mulholland and I couldn't be happier with the change, new Superdome and faded fat font insert..A real beauty....!



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Old 28 August 2010, 09:30 PM   #69
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Looks absolutely fantastic Steve....brilliant. And glad you are happy!
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I will NEVER let it go again. I was just plain stupid.
Now we are getting somewhere......


I am glad you have your beauty back Steve, its a lovely watch......
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Old 28 August 2010, 11:25 PM   #71
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The only decision that makes any sense!

Owning an expensive watch is a luxury, not a necessity. Why would anyone keep an expensive luxury that they don't really want?

GO FOR IT STEVE. The 16610 is a great watch. And it wears really well.
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Old 28 August 2010, 11:36 PM   #72
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That is exactly what happened to me. I started this thread and since starting it I realized that vintage IS for me! I fell in love with my 5513 and now that I have recovered it again from the depths of Steve Mulholland's wholesaler I will NEVER let it go again.
I give it a month before you trade with Steve again

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Old 28 August 2010, 11:51 PM   #73
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Different strokes for different folks.....

I am glad you discovered what makes you happy!


WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT WILLIS??!!!!????




You made the right choice. If you are unhappy with your watch as a daily wearer, it just means you are unhappy daily when you look down at your watch. I think you are doing the right thing.

Me personally, I would buy a cheaper watch, say a G-Shock or Seiko diver (that I think are awesome) and save money to buy the LV. Meanwhile, you give the 5513 a stroll on the weekends to the local "barra" for some vino, manchego, aceitunas, pulpo y anguila.
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Old 29 August 2010, 04:33 AM   #74
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What ever floats your boat. I buy them all used but LNIB.
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