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HERITAGE82 · 15 January 2013, 01:29 AM

I have been thinking recently about trading my 5.2 mil 5513 for a 1680 with service dial and hands (the year doesn't really matter).

First do you think is possible for me to find an even swap (perhaps head only)??

Also, would you keep the 5513 which has original dial, hands and insert (I do however wear the watch on a hybrid 78360 link / 93150 clasp bracelet) or go ahead and jump to the 1680 with replacement parts??

I know they are similar, but different and I do not need the date. However, I feel that the 1680 has a larger appearence than the 5513. I also like the fact that the 1680 would have all modern parts with the vintage vibe.

I wouldn't be able to have both nor could I really afford to invest more money and source an "all original" 1680 either, so that is where I came to the idea of the 1680 with replacement parts since it should be consderably less than and original example.

I have attached a few pic's of my Sub for your consideration.... Thank you all for your insight in advance!

subtona · 15 January 2013, 01:35 AM

no keep what you got

psv · 15 January 2013, 01:36 AM

Hell no!

Puffy · 15 January 2013, 02:16 AM

service parts = rubbish = don't do

paltak · 15 January 2013, 03:11 AM

That's a beautiful 5513 you've got. I'd keep it!

HL65 · 15 January 2013, 03:33 AM

No way.

Frogman4me · 15 January 2013, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steelerfan65

no way.

+1

Keep what you have, it's nice ;)

turpe · 15 January 2013, 04:11 AM

As someone that recently traded away a 5513 (oddly enough, a 5.2mil serial, just like yours) in favor of a 1680 Red, I can tell you that it doesn't, in my opinion, 'wear' any different in size.

Now, if you feel as though you'd like a date function, that's a different matter altogether.

If I were you, I'd find some way to try on a 1680 side-by-side with your 5513 and just see which one of them speaks to you the most.

I've seen 5513s in the condition that you have go for pretty similar (+/- $500) prices to 1680s in similar shape on a fairly regular basis so, if you do fall in love with the 1680, be patient and wait until you're able to get yourself a nice one. Making do with a 5513 until that point isn't exactly slumming it, y'know?

topcat30093 · 15 January 2013, 04:43 AM

Keep it, keep it, keep it.

If you don't require the date, I wouldn't even contemplate selling that lovely piece.

topjimmi · 15 January 2013, 05:21 AM

No way...keep the 5513

Clay · 15 January 2013, 06:55 AM

I would keep it...But if you want to get rid of it just let me know...

jedly1 · 15 January 2013, 07:01 AM

u lost me a bit ....a nice 5513 costs more than a nice 1680 white iMHO .... not sure where the service dial bit is coming in ?

that looks like a nice 5513 ...keep it !

HERITAGE82 · 15 January 2013, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedly1

u lost me a bit ....a nice 5513 costs more than a nice 1680 white iMHO .... not sure where the service dial bit is coming in ?

that looks like a nice 5513 ...keep it !

Jedly,

I was under the impression that a 1680 white cost more than a 5513 in similar original condition. Therefore, I figured that a way to do a clean swap for a 1680 (since I don't have funds to really add) was to get one with replacement parts. Also, I thought it was interesting to have a maxi lumi dial on a 1680 like having a modern vintage watch.

I want to thank everyone for their kind words and making me appreciate the beauty that I already have on my wrist!

springer · 17 January 2013, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QCASANOVA

Jedly,

I was under the impression that a 1680 white cost more than a 5513 in similar original condition. Therefore, I figured that a way to do a clean swap for a 1680 (since I don't have funds to really add) was to get one with replacement parts. Also, I thought it was interesting to have a maxi lumi dial on a 1680 like having a modern vintage watch.

I want to thank everyone for their kind words and making me appreciate the beauty that I already have on my wrist!

I would agree with this post also. Comparable watches, the 1680 is usually more expensive than a 5513.

RC2 · 15 January 2013, 07:09 AM

Listen above!!!

kooltzar · 15 January 2013, 07:20 AM

How can you even think about such a swap. Keep your beauty.

Clay · 15 January 2013, 10:33 AM

No no no..it's an ugly watch...I will be happy to take it off your hands!!!

HRPinDC · 15 January 2013, 10:45 AM

As if the above responses weren't sufficient, I will add my voice to the chorus. Your watch is awesome, don't trade it for an unoriginal watch. You'll be sorry later.

andyboy39 · 15 January 2013, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hrpindc

as if the above responses weren't sufficient, i will add my voice to the chorus. Your watch is awesome, don't trade it for an unoriginal watch. You'll be sorry later.

+1

Clay · 15 January 2013, 10:55 AM

All kidding aside,...in the end you should do what ever makes you happy...If a 1680 is really what you want, then sell or trade the 5513...No question!!!

MYK · 15 January 2013, 08:16 PM

I would keep the 5513.

dddrees · 15 January 2013, 09:11 PM

I would stick with the completely original watch.

After all that's the main reason to get vintage in the first place.

SUBversive · 15 January 2013, 10:22 PM

Think id keep what you got.

jlc123 · 16 January 2013, 02:44 PM

Never! I love the 5513.

gerard88t · 16 January 2013, 05:05 PM

Do not do it, never, please stop, I would not dream, I hope you don't, you will be remorseful, to trade that trade for your 5513,

VinSub1680 · 16 January 2013, 05:12 PM

think b4 you leap, your 5513 is a pretty.

15 January 2013, 01:29 AM	#1
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,438	Would you....? I have been thinking recently about trading my 5.2 mil 5513 for a 1680 with service dial and hands (the year doesn't really matter). First do you think is possible for me to find an even swap (perhaps head only)?? Also, would you keep the 5513 which has original dial, hands and insert (I do however wear the watch on a hybrid 78360 link / 93150 clasp bracelet) or go ahead and jump to the 1680 with replacement parts?? I know they are similar, but different and I do not need the date. However, I feel that the 1680 has a larger appearence than the 5513. I also like the fact that the 1680 would have all modern parts with the vintage vibe. I wouldn't be able to have both nor could I really afford to invest more money and source an "all original" 1680 either, so that is where I came to the idea of the 1680 with replacement parts since it should be consderably less than and original example. I have attached a few pic's of my Sub for your consideration.... Thank you all for your insight in advance! Attached Images __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

15 January 2013, 01:35 AM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	no keep what you got __________________

15 January 2013, 02:16 AM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	service parts = rubbish = don't do __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

15 January 2013, 03:33 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	No way. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

15 January 2013, 04:43 AM	#9
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	Keep it, keep it, keep it. If you don't require the date, I wouldn't even contemplate selling that lovely piece. __________________

15 January 2013, 01:36 AM	#3
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Hell no!

15 January 2013, 03:11 AM	#5
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	That's a beautiful 5513 you've got. I'd keep it!

15 January 2013, 04:11 AM	#8
turpe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Watch: JLC MasterCalendar Posts: 113	As someone that recently traded away a 5513 (oddly enough, a 5.2mil serial, just like yours) in favor of a 1680 Red, I can tell you that it doesn't, in my opinion, 'wear' any different in size. Now, if you feel as though you'd like a date function, that's a different matter altogether. If I were you, I'd find some way to try on a 1680 side-by-side with your 5513 and just see which one of them speaks to you the most. I've seen 5513s in the condition that you have go for pretty similar (+/- $500) prices to 1680s in similar shape on a fairly regular basis so, if you do fall in love with the 1680, be patient and wait until you're able to get yourself a nice one. Making do with a 5513 until that point isn't exactly slumming it, y'know?

15 January 2013, 05:21 AM	#10
topjimmi "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: matt Location: USA Posts: 551	No way...keep the 5513

15 January 2013, 06:55 AM	#11
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I would keep it...But if you want to get rid of it just let me know...

15 January 2013, 07:01 AM	#12
jedly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mel(oz)/Yorks(uk) Posts: 1,929	u lost me a bit ....a nice 5513 costs more than a nice 1680 white iMHO .... not sure where the service dial bit is coming in ? that looks like a nice 5513 ...keep it !

15 January 2013, 07:09 AM	#15
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Listen above!!! __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

15 January 2013, 07:20 AM	#16
kooltzar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Zürich Watch: Submariner 5512 Posts: 922	How can you even think about such a swap. Keep your beauty.

15 January 2013, 10:33 AM	#17
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	No no no..it's an ugly watch...I will be happy to take it off your hands!!!

15 January 2013, 10:45 AM	#18
HRPinDC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 152	As if the above responses weren't sufficient, I will add my voice to the chorus. Your watch is awesome, don't trade it for an unoriginal watch. You'll be sorry later.

15 January 2013, 10:55 AM	#20
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	All kidding aside,...in the end you should do what ever makes you happy...If a 1680 is really what you want, then sell or trade the 5513...No question!!!

15 January 2013, 08:16 PM	#21
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	I would keep the 5513.

15 January 2013, 09:11 PM	#22
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	I would stick with the completely original watch. After all that's the main reason to get vintage in the first place. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 January 2013, 10:22 PM	#23
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Think id keep what you got.

16 January 2013, 02:44 PM	#24
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	Never! I love the 5513.

16 January 2013, 05:05 PM	#25
gerard88t "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ask Posts: 409	Do not do it, never, please stop, I would not dream, I hope you don't, you will be remorseful, to trade that trade for your 5513,

16 January 2013, 05:12 PM	#26
VinSub1680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: HKG Watch: 16520,5513 &RedSub Posts: 92	think b4 you leap, your 5513 is a pretty.

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