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jmet · 1 August 2011, 10:52 AM

I've been doing a lot of research and am ready to make my first major watch purchase. I've landed on the submariner. My favorite is the 5513. I am planning for this to be my everyday watch and some people have been telling me that its better to go with a newer model if my expectation is to wear it everywhere (in the lake, playing sports, etc).

Please let me know your thoughts.

HL65 · 1 August 2011, 11:19 AM

Personally I wear vintage watches every single day and wouldn't want it any other way. If your heart is set on vintage who cares what anyone else thinks- go for it. The 5513 is a great daily watch as well and one you would get many years of enjoyment out of! Welcome to TRF!!

kyle L · 1 August 2011, 11:24 AM

Some vintage Rolexes have been around for 50/60 years already, so they must have been durable enough to be worn daily and still exist today.

hennabav · 1 August 2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Personally I wear vintage watches every single day and wouldn't want it any other way. If your heart is set on vintage who cares what anyone else thinks- go for it. The 5513 is a great daily watch as well and one you would get many years of enjoyment out of! Welcome to TRF!!

x2!! Vintage pieces are really beautiful and each piece has its own special history behind the watch. It has a story unlike a brand new piece. I say if it is really what you want, go for it!! I enjoy my 1680 every single day!! Good luck!!

HL65 · 1 August 2011, 11:26 AM

Exactly Kyle--I am wearing a 60 year old watch right now that keeps perfect time and there isn't a modern watch that could take it's place!!

cruvon · 1 August 2011, 11:32 AM

+1, go for it, sure will keep you happier hunting down your dream 5513 than just buying a new watch off the counter, which is far easier and not that fulfilling. If you intend using it extremely roughly, at most you may consider keeping your original crystal and replacing with a service replacement. Also not sure at what frequency they are tested for water resistance, but you would be safer doing that at recommend intervals so that the dial and hands stay safe. One things for sure, you won't be sorry with your vintage purchase:)

cruvon · 1 August 2011, 11:49 AM

whew, that should be +3, all replied at the same time:)

Rickster · 1 August 2011, 01:29 PM

One more +1 for wearing a vintage everyday

mike · 1 August 2011, 11:11 PM

A 5513 is a great daily wear.

Clay · 1 August 2011, 11:18 PM

If it's any help, I wear my c.1977 1665 everyday......It's been swimming with me all summer....
As long as you have it properly serviced, no worries....
Best of luck....

conrail · 1 August 2011, 11:33 PM

You can wear any vintage everyday, especially a 5513. Vintage != brittle.

TattooedGQ · 1 August 2011, 11:50 PM

Go for it, I wear my 1603 regularly. Had it serviced and pressure tested....no fears here!!

Jagatai · 2 August 2011, 12:03 AM

My only regret is that I didn't go vintage with my first watch!

cbusjer · 2 August 2011, 12:06 AM

I have a Sub 16610 and while I love it, I really reeaaalllly want a 1601/1603 Datejust :-)

1 August 2011, 10:52 AM	#1
jmet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: toronto Posts: 24	First Watch - Should i go vintage? I've been doing a lot of research and am ready to make my first major watch purchase. I've landed on the submariner. My favorite is the 5513. I am planning for this to be my everyday watch and some people have been telling me that its better to go with a newer model if my expectation is to wear it everywhere (in the lake, playing sports, etc). Please let me know your thoughts.

1 August 2011, 11:19 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Personally I wear vintage watches every single day and wouldn't want it any other way. If your heart is set on vintage who cares what anyone else thinks- go for it. The 5513 is a great daily watch as well and one you would get many years of enjoyment out of! Welcome to TRF!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 August 2011, 11:26 AM	#5
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Exactly Kyle--I am wearing a 60 year old watch right now that keeps perfect time and there isn't a modern watch that could take it's place!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

1 August 2011, 11:32 AM	#6
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	+1, go for it, sure will keep you happier hunting down your dream 5513 than just buying a new watch off the counter, which is far easier and not that fulfilling. If you intend using it extremely roughly, at most you may consider keeping your original crystal and replacing with a service replacement. Also not sure at what frequency they are tested for water resistance, but you would be safer doing that at recommend intervals so that the dial and hands stay safe. One things for sure, you won't be sorry with your vintage purchase:) __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

1 August 2011, 11:49 AM	#7
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	whew, that should be +3, all replied at the same time:) __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

1 August 2011, 11:24 AM	#3
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Some vintage Rolexes have been around for 50/60 years already, so they must have been durable enough to be worn daily and still exist today.

1 August 2011, 01:29 PM	#8
Rickster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: London, Ont. Posts: 666	One more +1 for wearing a vintage everyday

1 August 2011, 11:11 PM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	A 5513 is a great daily wear.

1 August 2011, 11:18 PM	#10
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	If it's any help, I wear my c.1977 1665 everyday......It's been swimming with me all summer.... As long as you have it properly serviced, no worries.... Best of luck....

1 August 2011, 11:33 PM	#11
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	You can wear any vintage everyday, especially a 5513. Vintage != brittle. __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

1 August 2011, 11:50 PM	#12
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	Go for it, I wear my 1603 regularly. Had it serviced and pressure tested....no fears here!! __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

2 August 2011, 12:03 AM	#13
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	My only regret is that I didn't go vintage with my first watch!

2 August 2011, 12:06 AM	#14
cbusjer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: JT Location: Columbus, Ohio Watch: Rolex 16220 DJ Posts: 208	I have a Sub 16610 and while I love it, I really reeaaalllly want a 1601/1603 Datejust :-)

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