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Old 28 December 2007, 09:05 PM   #1
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Back - with a vintage 5513 (picture)

Hi

After a couple of years searching, I finally managed to get my hands on a Submariner from the year of my birth ...
Just in time, to be able to give it to myself for my 30 year birthday, in less than two months.

I have already started to wear it of course



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Old 28 December 2007, 09:17 PM   #2
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Congratulations!

Beautiful example in very nice condition! Nicely patinated dial, too!

Did you get that one in Denmark?

How about a wristshot??
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Old 28 December 2007, 09:23 PM   #3
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You must be pretty happy in finding such a great watch for your birth year. Congrats
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Old 28 December 2007, 09:32 PM   #4
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Very nice Claus

Enjoy wearing it -
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Old 28 December 2007, 09:32 PM   #5
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And that`s a true classic!VERY beautiful and sporty!Wear it in good health,man!Congrats!
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Old 28 December 2007, 09:34 PM   #6
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Congratulations!

Beautiful example in very nice condition! Nicely patinated dial, too!

Did you get that one in Denmark?

How about a wristshot??
Jep - managed to get of the hands of Kenn from the store "Mads Laier", near "Strøget", Copenhagen


Here you go Bo


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Very nice Claus

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And that`s a true classic!VERY beautiful and sporty!Wear it in good health,man!Congrats!
Very happy indeed - Thanks everybody
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Old 28 December 2007, 09:39 PM   #7
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Would the ref 5513 be the same for 1979 ? That is my birth date - I would love one from then..
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Old 28 December 2007, 09:41 PM   #8
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Would the ref 5513 be the same for 1979 ? That is my birth date - I would love one from then..
Yes it would, perhaps with the change that a 1979+ would have the extra o-ring in the trip lock crown.
No visual difference, until years later...(outlining the minute markers with white gold)
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Old 28 December 2007, 09:47 PM   #9
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Very nice Claus. Great idea and great looking watch. Congrats.
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Old 28 December 2007, 09:48 PM   #10
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Old 28 December 2007, 09:50 PM   #11
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what about 81? same watch?
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Old 28 December 2007, 10:02 PM   #12
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what about 81? same watch?
White gold minute markers started some time early 80'ties...but 1981 is too early I believe. So in other words...yes.
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Old 28 December 2007, 11:23 PM   #13
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Hi

After a couple of years searching, I finally managed to get my hands on a Submariner from the year of my birth ...
Just in time, to be able to give it to myself for my 30 year birthday, in less than two months.

I have already started to wear it of course



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Claus

Claus,
Well done on a beautiful 5513.
Welcome to the Vintage Sub Club.
I am jealous.
Not of your watch I have one, but I wish I was as young as you
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Old 29 December 2007, 02:50 AM   #14
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Claus,
Well done on a beautiful 5513.
Welcome to the Vintage Sub Club.
I am jealous.
Not of your watch I have one, but I wish I was as young as you
Haha, thanks a lot. I don't think I'm THAT young anymore though
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Old 29 December 2007, 02:51 AM   #15
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Very nice example Claus.
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Old 29 December 2007, 03:33 AM   #16
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Awesome find and a great timepiece! Congratulations!

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Old 29 December 2007, 04:34 AM   #17
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very nice, congrats!! Remember, dont send that to RSC in the USA for service... hehe
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Old 29 December 2007, 04:37 AM   #18
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Beautiful Rolex, Claus. I can guarantee that when Mike sees it, he will probably drop some drool on the screen!
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Old 29 December 2007, 04:42 AM   #19
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I agree..That's a real beauty..

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Old 29 December 2007, 04:45 AM   #20
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very nice, congrats!! Remember, dont send that to RSC in the USA for service... hehe
I won't
I had my local watchmaker open it up (non AD), and it was stunning inside...looked like new. It was a bit dry though, so we agreed, that he would service it, first thing in the new year.
I would never dream of sending any of my watches to get serviced through the AD - I value them too much
My watchmaker does as good a job as any ServiceCenter, and his first priority is keeping watches original
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Old 29 December 2007, 04:50 AM   #21
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Old 29 December 2007, 04:54 AM   #22
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I knew you would like it as well, Peter!
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Old 29 December 2007, 06:10 AM   #23
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Nice watch and congrats on a great 30th.
Wear in good health.

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Old 29 December 2007, 06:13 AM   #24
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That watch has so much power - great choice. Wish I could have afforded one when I hit the roaring thirties......
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Old 29 December 2007, 06:28 AM   #25
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I tracked one down from my DOB but alas I can't afford it.

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Old 29 December 2007, 09:15 AM   #26
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WooHoo!! Stunning example. nice evenly matched patina, fat lugs with sharp shoulders!! Nice score and very well done.

I can't really tell from the pic, is that a superdome?
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Old 29 December 2007, 09:16 AM   #27
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what about 81? same watch?
WG surrounds came about circa 1985.
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Old 29 December 2007, 10:31 AM   #28
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I wonder if I should look for a 1971 Explorer II since that's my birth year and the introduction year of the watch? That may be nice.
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Old 29 December 2007, 10:56 AM   #29
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Old 29 December 2007, 07:36 PM   #30
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WooHoo!! Stunning example. nice evenly matched patina, fat lugs with sharp shoulders!! Nice score and very well done.

I can't really tell from the pic, is that a superdome?
Thanks Mike
It means a lot to me you like it, since I consider you somewhat of an oracle when it comes to vintage Rolex. When you say it's good - it's good
I have read MANY of your posts here, and I owe a lot og my vintage knowledge to you. So thanks again

As for my 5513 - I was also very impressed when I saw it, but I didn't want to appear too impressed, since we hadn't settled for a price and such. But I held it together

It's not a dome, it has a high, but (nearly) flat hesalite. I didn't know that superdomed were availible in late 70'ties?
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