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Nicko · 19 December 2010, 07:07 AM

All conditions the same, serial number range, condition etc. which is more desirable, a 5513 or a 1680 (white)?

wehttaM · 19 December 2010, 07:18 AM

I'm not completely sure, but I would think that the 1680 is more collectible. However I've been seeing an equal trend lately.

kyle L · 19 December 2010, 07:19 AM

I think the 1680 is more desired, some people have to have the date.

Personally I would rather have a 5513.

Lol-x · 19 December 2010, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle L

I think the 1680 is more desired, some people have to have the date.

Personally I would rather have a 5513.

That would be me.....a date is a brilliant feature

BarkMaster · 19 December 2010, 07:34 AM

You get more if you date your arm candy.

Badfish179 · 19 December 2010, 07:46 AM

I would prefer the 5513 but to each his own.

HL65 · 19 December 2010, 07:47 AM

I would say a 5513 for me--matte dial with great patina!!!

mike · 19 December 2010, 07:50 AM

I could build a case for either reference, but for me the 1680 wins.

NMS75 · 19 December 2010, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

I would say a 5513 for me--matte dial with great patina!!!

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That's one beautiful looking watch! I love the vintage worn yet still loved look!

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Yazo · 19 December 2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan1965

I would say a 5513 for me--matte dial with great patina!!!

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Did you get a new watch? Nice

It's all relative between then 5513/1680... A gilt dialed 5513 is a SPECTACULAR watch... but so is a Tropical 1680...

Rags · 19 December 2010, 09:05 AM

I'm with Stevo I need to have the date.

NMS75 · 19 December 2010, 09:07 AM

I love the 5513 but I would think its the 1680. Was the 5513 made in greater numbers?

M

HL65 · 19 December 2010, 09:11 AM

If the question is which is more valuable--5513. Desirable--depends on if you are a vintage collector or not--to me the 5513 without a doubt--again we are speaking white or I would say 1680 Tropical Sub on both counts!!

gmtobsessed · 19 December 2010, 09:29 AM

Valuable? I don't know.
Desirable? 5513 for me :)

Speed · 19 December 2010, 10:09 AM

Well Steve...

You have had both...a few times.

Don't you know.

clock · 19 December 2010, 10:13 AM

My guess the 5513 but I'd prefer a 5512 even over a Red Sub.

HL65 · 19 December 2010, 10:17 AM

Or better yet a 5512 4 line meters first gilt and a Tropical 1680!!! But then again--that was not the question of the OP.

HL65 · 19 December 2010, 10:32 AM

Not new but definitely nice!! A Tropical Red is worth more than any 5513-gilt or matte. Now a 5512 4 line meters first gilt is a different story. The best bet is to have them both!! And a spare 5513 matte for snow days!!

PS-Sunny--You should get that 1680 Mark 1 from our friend!

JimSnyder · 19 December 2010, 11:52 AM

I'd be happy either one of them

Evergreen · 19 December 2010, 12:05 PM

Old divers don't need dates. I like a nice clean and clutter free dial However, I think most collectors would prefer a 1680. The flat-top plexi crystals are indeed very nice..

sea-dweller · 19 December 2010, 03:41 PM

I'd say the 1680.

fusionstorm · 19 December 2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

All conditions the same, serial number range, condition etc. which is more desirable, a 5513 or a 1680 (white)?

With the key parameter of same serial number range, the 1680 would be more valuable (and probably more desirable, based on the number of modern Sub dates one sees versus Subs with no date).

19 December 2010, 07:07 AM	#1
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Which is more desirable/valuable...? All conditions the same, serial number range, condition etc. which is more desirable, a 5513 or a 1680 (white)?

19 December 2010, 07:34 AM	#5
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	You get more if you date your arm candy. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

19 December 2010, 07:46 AM	#6
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	I would prefer the 5513 but to each his own. __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

19 December 2010, 07:47 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	I would say a 5513 for me--matte dial with great patina!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 December 2010, 09:05 AM	#11
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	I'm with Stevo I need to have the date. __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

19 December 2010, 07:18 AM	#2
wehttaM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 557	I'm not completely sure, but I would think that the 1680 is more collectible. However I've been seeing an equal trend lately.

19 December 2010, 07:19 AM	#3
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I think the 1680 is more desired, some people have to have the date. Personally I would rather have a 5513.

19 December 2010, 07:50 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I could build a case for either reference, but for me the 1680 wins.

19 December 2010, 09:07 AM	#12
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	I love the 5513 but I would think its the 1680. Was the 5513 made in greater numbers? M

19 December 2010, 09:11 AM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	If the question is which is more valuable--5513. Desirable--depends on if you are a vintage collector or not--to me the 5513 without a doubt--again we are speaking white or I would say 1680 Tropical Sub on both counts!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 December 2010, 09:29 AM	#14
gmtobsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,374	Valuable? I don't know. Desirable? 5513 for me :)

19 December 2010, 10:09 AM	#15
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Well Steve... You have had both...a few times. Don't you know.

19 December 2010, 10:13 AM	#16
clock Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 13,510	My guess the 5513 but I'd prefer a 5512 even over a Red Sub.

19 December 2010, 10:17 AM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Or better yet a 5512 4 line meters first gilt and a Tropical 1680!!! But then again--that was not the question of the OP. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 December 2010, 10:32 AM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Not new but definitely nice!! A Tropical Red is worth more than any 5513-gilt or matte. Now a 5512 4 line meters first gilt is a different story. The best bet is to have them both!! And a spare 5513 matte for snow days!! PS-Sunny--You should get that 1680 Mark 1 from our friend! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 December 2010, 11:52 AM	#19
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	I'd be happy either one of them __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

19 December 2010, 12:05 PM	#20
Evergreen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W. Washington Watch: Blancpain FF norad Posts: 203	Old divers don't need dates. I like a nice clean and clutter free dial However, I think most collectors would prefer a 1680. The flat-top plexi crystals are indeed very nice..

19 December 2010, 03:41 PM	#21
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I'd say the 1680. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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