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jac67 · 7 June 2008, 10:56 AM

Well, it's been a long time coming, and to be honest, I thought it wouldn't happen.

As you guys may be aware, I have been downsizing my collection lately, only to make room for something very special.

You guys may also remember this thread:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=39926

Well the lucky guy is a friend who also owned a perfect 5513 MilSub.

Since he had a strike of good fortune, it was time to go for the kill.

I mentioned to Jed some time ago (June 8, 2007 to be exact), that if/when he decided to sell his 5513, I would like first bite of the cherry!

Well, a few emails and telephone conversations later, and deliberating shipping arrangements, we were there.

Then a week of (nervously) tracking the shipment, she's finally arrived.

PLEASE ENJOY.

The drop off

The annoying stuff

The nice stuff

Far out Jed, what are you doing to me!!!

More annoying stuff

Getting closer

Closer.............

Finally, what a beauty!

Of course, a wrist shot or two.

My Fab 4

My wife was watching me as I snapped the pics, and she said, "So you're saying that that is "our" home extension?"

I looked at her and said, "Yes honey, I'm sorry............."

John.

pwrslider · 7 June 2008, 11:00 AM

Amazing photos....That must be the ultimate grail sub collection.

one question tho....what does the circle T signify?

badsmac · 7 June 2008, 11:05 AM

Wow what a collection. I love the sword hands on the 5513 but not the strap.
Sorry. Thanks for posting the great picks!

mike · 7 June 2008, 11:08 AM

John, I can't tell you how happy I am for you. Watches like that come around once in a lifetime. That you were able to lock on just shows good things do happen to good guys.

Many, many congrats on the grail of grails. Very well done and what a fantastic addition to a dream collection.

RW16610 · 7 June 2008, 11:09 AM

Oh my.... What a collection!

JimSnyder · 7 June 2008, 11:21 AM

Wow and I mean Wow!! John

Jim

Letsgodiving · 7 June 2008, 11:24 AM

Words escape me! The only thing that comes to mind is WOW. Congratulations on a true find and what a cap to a simply amazing collection.

fear · 7 June 2008, 11:29 AM

Wow!!!!!!!!!

seantk · 7 June 2008, 11:29 AM

That is a Collection!!! Thanks for sharing and congratulations

Sean

FBender · 7 June 2008, 11:29 AM

Exceptional collection

Congratulations on a nice military sub

2careless · 7 June 2008, 11:31 AM

Well done John! No wonder you're downsizing all the others! Thanks for sharing!

Lol-x · 7 June 2008, 11:31 AM

Awesome vintage Sub, definitely fits into the rest of the collection.
I think we should name your collection "The Best of the Best".
Now all as you need is that vintage milgauss with the original lighning bolt hand and then...............

........................your done

Congrats John

Letsgodiving · 7 June 2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badsmac

Wow what a collection. I love the sword hands on the 5513 but not the strap.
Sorry. Thanks for posting the great picks!

The MilSub spring bars are fixed to fit a strap only.

KLM · 7 June 2008, 11:34 AM

O.....M.....G!!!!!! That is perhaps the SWEETEST collection of exquisite pieces I have yet seen! A BIG congrats to you for acquiring that Milspec, that is truly a Grail if I have ever seen one!

roadcarver · 7 June 2008, 11:36 AM

John, congrats! You have a collection that speaks for itself... timeless!

Lol-x · 7 June 2008, 11:44 AM

John I notice you describe this as a 5513 but is it not a 5517?
Just curious if there is any difference and what is stamped on the case?

eric23 · 7 June 2008, 11:48 AM

Nice watch collection!!

Hatchet · 7 June 2008, 12:04 PM

We're not worthy, we're not worthy!!
/amazing is all I can say

kcmo · 7 June 2008, 12:33 PM

Fantastic foursome!!! Congrats!

jasonbellevue · 7 June 2008, 12:41 PM

What a fantastic collection, just awesome John, congratulations!

-Subsevens · 7 June 2008, 12:42 PM

I think I fainted!

jac67 · 7 June 2008, 12:45 PM

Thank you all for your kind words. It's my pleasure sharing with you all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwrslider

Amazing photos....That must be the ultimate grail sub collection.

one question tho....what does the circle T signify?

The T signifies the use of Tritium as the luminous material.

Quote:

Originally Posted by badsmac

Wow what a collection. I love the sword hands on the 5513 but not the strap.
Sorry. Thanks for posting the great picks!

I agree, I'm not a strap fan too. It takes a little getting use to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

John, I can't tell you how happy I am for you. Watches like that come around once in a lifetime. That you were able to lock on just shows good things do happen to good guys.

Many, many congrats on the grail of grails. Very well done and what a fantastic addition to a dream collection.

Thank you, my friend. You have been inspiring and educating me for years.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Now all as you need is that vintage milgauss with the original lighning bolt hand and then...............

........................your done

Congrats John

That would be GREAT, I'd really like that, but sadly not for a very looooooooong time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

John I notice you describe this as a 5513 but is it not a 5517?
Just curious if there is any difference and what is stamped on the case?

The MilSubs were issued with three different models:
1. 5513
2. 5517
3. 5513/5517 Co-stamped

Essentually the watches are the same. Some say that certain models came with/without sword hands and 60 min bezel insert.

As with Comex watches, there are issue markings on the caseback.

But this one is full spec! I am really happy.

John.

Ranfni · 7 June 2008, 01:09 PM

Holy Toledo

c70convertible · 7 June 2008, 01:15 PM

that is one sweet collection of Subs. I love Rolex Submariner watches. My favorite style.

Thanks for sharing

HYDROMAROC · 7 June 2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwrslider

Amazing photos....That must be the ultimate grail sub collection.

one question tho....what does the circle T signify?

I'm no expert but it should mean it has a Tritum dial...

Gedanken · 7 June 2008, 01:36 PM

Gawd damn, John! That's better than getting John, Paul, George and Ringo back together!

So when you popping round for me to take photos of that beauty?

jac67 · 7 June 2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

So when you popping round for me to take photos of that beauty?

Soon I hope, thank you.

John.

Dalton · 7 June 2008, 03:01 PM

sick

problmchylde · 7 June 2008, 03:08 PM

Two of my grail watches........

JJ Irani · 7 June 2008, 03:18 PM

7 June 2008, 10:56 AM	#1
jac67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Me Posts: 1,950	I'm DONE!!! Well, it's been a long time coming, and to be honest, I thought it wouldn't happen. As you guys may be aware, I have been downsizing my collection lately, only to make room for something very special. You guys may also remember this thread: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=39926 Well the lucky guy is a friend who also owned a perfect 5513 MilSub. Since he had a strike of good fortune, it was time to go for the kill. I mentioned to Jed some time ago (June 8, 2007 to be exact), that if/when he decided to sell his 5513, I would like first bite of the cherry! Well, a few emails and telephone conversations later, and deliberating shipping arrangements, we were there. Then a week of (nervously) tracking the shipment, she's finally arrived. PLEASE ENJOY. The drop off The annoying stuff The nice stuff Far out Jed, what are you doing to me!!! More annoying stuff Getting closer Closer............. Finally, what a beauty! Of course, a wrist shot or two. My Fab 4 My wife was watching me as I snapped the pics, and she said, "So you're saying that that is "our" home extension?" I looked at her and said, "Yes honey, I'm sorry............." John.

7 June 2008, 11:00 AM	#2
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Amazing photos....That must be the ultimate grail sub collection. one question tho....what does the circle T signify? __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

7 June 2008, 11:24 AM	#7
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Words escape me! The only thing that comes to mind is WOW. Congratulations on a true find and what a cap to a simply amazing collection. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

7 June 2008, 11:29 AM	#9
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	That is a Collection!!! Thanks for sharing and congratulations Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

7 June 2008, 11:31 AM	#12
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Awesome vintage Sub, definitely fits into the rest of the collection. I think we should name your collection "The Best of the Best". Now all as you need is that vintage milgauss with the original lighning bolt hand and then............... ........................your done Congrats John __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 June 2008, 11:05 AM	#3
badsmac Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Mansfield,TX Watch: Rolex SS Sub Posts: 480	Wow what a collection. I love the sword hands on the 5513 but not the strap. Sorry. Thanks for posting the great picks!

7 June 2008, 11:08 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	John, I can't tell you how happy I am for you. Watches like that come around once in a lifetime. That you were able to lock on just shows good things do happen to good guys. Many, many congrats on the grail of grails. Very well done and what a fantastic addition to a dream collection.

7 June 2008, 11:09 AM	#5
RW16610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,203	Oh my.... What a collection!

7 June 2008, 11:21 AM	#6
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Wow and I mean Wow!! John Jim

7 June 2008, 11:29 AM	#8
fear "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mililani, Oahu Posts: 1,307	Wow!!!!!!!!!

7 June 2008, 11:29 AM	#10
FBender Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: Perth Australia Watch: LV Posts: 201	Exceptional collection Congratulations on a nice military sub

7 June 2008, 11:31 AM	#11
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Well done John! No wonder you're downsizing all the others! Thanks for sharing!

7 June 2008, 11:34 AM	#14
KLM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas Watch: 14060M Posts: 172	O.....M.....G!!!!!! That is perhaps the SWEETEST collection of exquisite pieces I have yet seen! A BIG congrats to you for acquiring that Milspec, that is truly a Grail if I have ever seen one!

7 June 2008, 11:36 AM	#15
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	John, congrats! You have a collection that speaks for itself... timeless! __________________ I'm just a cook...

7 June 2008, 11:44 AM	#16
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	John I notice you describe this as a 5513 but is it not a 5517? Just curious if there is any difference and what is stamped on the case? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

7 June 2008, 11:48 AM	#17
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Nice watch collection!!

7 June 2008, 12:04 PM	#18
Hatchet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 444	We're not worthy, we're not worthy!! /amazing is all I can say __________________ And I say, "Hey, Lama, hey, how about a little something, you know, for the effort, you know." And he says, "Oh, uh, there won't be any money, but when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness." So I got that goin' for me, which is nice. --Carl Spackler in Caddyshack

7 June 2008, 12:33 PM	#19
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Fantastic foursome!!! Congrats!

7 June 2008, 12:41 PM	#20
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	What a fantastic collection, just awesome John, congratulations! __________________

7 June 2008, 12:42 PM	#21
-Subsevens "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: So. California Watch: Submariner Posts: 382	I think I fainted!

7 June 2008, 01:09 PM	#23
Ranfni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Rob Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex Panerai AP Posts: 433	Holy Toledo

7 June 2008, 01:15 PM	#24
c70convertible Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: United States Posts: 32	that is one sweet collection of Subs. I love Rolex Submariner watches. My favorite style. Thanks for sharing

7 June 2008, 01:36 PM	#26
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Gawd damn, John! That's better than getting John, Paul, George and Ringo back together! So when you popping round for me to take photos of that beauty? __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

7 June 2008, 03:01 PM	#28
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	sick

7 June 2008, 03:08 PM	#29
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	Two of my grail watches........

7 June 2008, 03:18 PM	#30
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	__________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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