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Titan1979 · 31 March 2010, 01:51 AM

I have the opportunity to buy a used Sub 5513 for around the same price as a new Airking. Which watch would you chose and why?

smallcandle · 31 March 2010, 01:52 AM

5513. It is a classic sub and for me has much more "personality" than an AK.

padi56 · 31 March 2010, 01:56 AM

For me it would have to be the 5513 although the Airking is a fine watch I much prefer a sports trype watch.And the vintage 5513 movement is bullet proof, so not a problem for daily wear.

OYSTERMANN · 31 March 2010, 01:59 AM

I'd go for the Sub, if it's in good condition. An everyday classic, that'll hold its value

bayerische · 31 March 2010, 02:03 AM

Sub, no contest.

t e x · 31 March 2010, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smallcandle

5513. It is a classic sub and for me has much more "personality" than an ak.

+1

thomaskho · 31 March 2010, 02:19 AM

Go for Sub!!

multimedia · 31 March 2010, 02:21 AM

Sub here as well.

Cheers,
Joe

Dr. Robert · 31 March 2010, 02:21 AM

sub....more of an icon.

gmaines · 31 March 2010, 02:48 AM

I also would vote the sub over the airking...

DRAWTOOL · 31 March 2010, 02:50 AM

Just to be contrary, I vote for the AK because it's got Air-King written on the dial.

ersnyder · 31 March 2010, 03:03 AM

Sub works for me!

Gerardus · 31 March 2010, 03:11 AM

New AK, always go for new

level · 31 March 2010, 03:18 AM

Get the new Air-King. It has timeless style and more history.

andy102 · 31 March 2010, 03:23 AM

Thats a very expensive Airking or a very cheap 5513.

Sub.

goodwill_01 · 31 March 2010, 03:37 AM

New Air King. NEW > USED...period.

Cato · 31 March 2010, 03:46 AM

Air King because it's more unique, understated, and NEW. There are few pleasures as wonderful as removing the plastic film from a new Rolex and seeing your name written on a warranty card.

Subbies are great, but they are somewhat common. I probably see 20 Subbies for one AK.

zak98 · 31 March 2010, 04:25 AM

airking for me.. but i am sucker for them!

cody p · 31 March 2010, 04:28 AM

i think it boils down to which one you like better. when you look down to tell the time, which watch will give you greater pleasure. only you can answer that.

Yazo · 31 March 2010, 10:41 AM

My vote is for the Air King - LOVE the history of that watch - no other Rolex can compare!

997Opus · 31 March 2010, 11:03 AM

I much prefer the sub.....

sakuraba · 31 March 2010, 11:08 AM

5513!

Earl · 31 March 2010, 11:16 AM

I would buy the one that smiles at me

Kapture1 · 31 March 2010, 12:01 PM

Sub, but only because I have an AK

ghormley · 31 March 2010, 01:09 PM

5513

SSD · 31 March 2010, 01:19 PM

Hands down, I would go for the 5513. No question. Larger size, better value (JMO), more collectible and of course, the history is rich in adventure, too. The AK is an icon but the 5513 is my kind of watch.

Titan1979 · 1 April 2010, 12:46 AM

Thank Guys!

I am leaning towards the sub because it was just overhauled at an AD so I know that it is in good condition. Also, I really like the old 1520 movements.

Some Pair · 1 April 2010, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titan1979

Thank Guys!

I am leaning towards the sub because it was just overhauled at an AD so I know that it is in good condition. Also, I really like the old 1520 movements.

Sure doesn't hurt that with the 5513 you can wear your money "so to speak".
Think of it as an addition to your portfolio, while the AK is just a nice ROLEX. of course it's JMO.

31 March 2010, 01:51 AM	#1
Titan1979 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: canada Posts: 89	New Airking or Used Sub 5513? I have the opportunity to buy a used Sub 5513 for around the same price as a new Airking. Which watch would you chose and why?

31 March 2010, 01:52 AM	#2
smallcandle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Kansas Watch: 16610, Omega PO Posts: 1,898	5513. It is a classic sub and for me has much more "personality" than an AK. __________________ Things got out of control and I had to stab a clown...

31 March 2010, 01:56 AM	#3
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	For me it would have to be the 5513 although the Airking is a fine watch I much prefer a sports trype watch.And the vintage 5513 movement is bullet proof, so not a problem for daily wear. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

31 March 2010, 01:59 AM	#4
OYSTERMANN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Neil Location: West Midlands UK Watch: DJ,DD,GMTIIc,Sub Posts: 7,063	I'd go for the Sub, if it's in good condition. An everyday classic, that'll hold its value __________________ Neil 116231 SS/RG DATEJUST 2007 118238 YG DAY-DATE 2007 116713 LN SS/YG GMT IIc 2008 116613 LB SS/YG SUBMARINER 2009 216570 SS EXPLORER II 2013 116520 SS DAYTONA 2014

31 March 2010, 02:03 AM	#5
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Sub, no contest. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

31 March 2010, 02:19 AM	#7
thomaskho "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York Watch: 16610 Posts: 226	Go for Sub!!

31 March 2010, 02:21 AM	#8
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Sub here as well. Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

31 March 2010, 02:21 AM	#9
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,294	sub....more of an icon.

31 March 2010, 02:48 AM	#10
gmaines Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Watch: Submariner&SDDS Posts: 306	I also would vote the sub over the airking...

31 March 2010, 03:03 AM	#12
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Sub works for me!

31 March 2010, 03:11 AM	#13
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	New AK, always go for new __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

31 March 2010, 03:18 AM	#14
level Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: U.S. Posts: 296	Get the new Air-King. It has timeless style and more history.

31 March 2010, 03:23 AM	#15
andy102 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 43	Thats a very expensive Airking or a very cheap 5513. Sub.

31 March 2010, 03:37 AM	#16
goodwill_01 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 50	New Air King. NEW > USED...period.

31 March 2010, 03:46 AM	#17
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Air King because it's more unique, understated, and NEW. There are few pleasures as wonderful as removing the plastic film from a new Rolex and seeing your name written on a warranty card. Subbies are great, but they are somewhat common. I probably see 20 Subbies for one AK.

31 March 2010, 04:25 AM	#18
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	airking for me.. but i am sucker for them! __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

31 March 2010, 04:28 AM	#19
cody p "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Watch: Air-King 114200 Posts: 2,878	i think it boils down to which one you like better. when you look down to tell the time, which watch will give you greater pleasure. only you can answer that.

31 March 2010, 10:41 AM	#20
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	My vote is for the Air King - LOVE the history of that watch - no other Rolex can compare!

31 March 2010, 11:03 AM	#21
997Opus Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Texas Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 314	I much prefer the sub.....

31 March 2010, 11:08 AM	#22
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	5513! __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

31 March 2010, 11:16 AM	#23
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	I would buy the one that smiles at me

31 March 2010, 12:01 PM	#24
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	Sub, but only because I have an AK __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

31 March 2010, 01:09 PM	#25
ghormley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: TEXAS Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 222	5513

31 March 2010, 01:19 PM	#26
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Hands down, I would go for the 5513. No question. Larger size, better value (JMO), more collectible and of course, the history is rich in adventure, too. The AK is an icon but the 5513 is my kind of watch. __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

1 April 2010, 12:46 AM	#27
Titan1979 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: canada Posts: 89	Thank Guys! I am leaning towards the sub because it was just overhauled at an AD so I know that it is in good condition. Also, I really like the old 1520 movements.

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