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watchpatina · 10 January 2016, 03:15 AM

Hi Everyone,

Just posted a new story on my blog Watch Patina. It features one of our very own: JohnBaker3. John shared a lot of detail about the purchase back in 1972 and how he used his Sub as a navigation tool in the Coast Guard.

I want to say a BIG "Thanks" to rolexforums for introducing me to John. Also, a special "Thanks" to John for telling me his story AND for his service to our country! "Thank You" John!

Click title below to link to story

Search and Rescue: John's 5513 Sub <--- "Click" here

RolexJNJ · 10 January 2016, 03:23 AM

Awesome!

RCAFBuster · 10 January 2016, 11:25 AM

I love watches with Provenance.
Buster

mike · 10 January 2016, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RCAFBuster

I love watches with Provenance.
Buster

Agreed. Imagine the stories that watch could tell.

watchpatina · 10 January 2016, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCAFBuster

I love watches with Provenance.
Buster

me too :)

Rogdogg · 10 January 2016, 12:15 PM

Great story. Thanks for sharing. The photos are fantastic too.

Justinmg · 10 January 2016, 12:46 PM

Thanks for sharing, semper paratus!

nick c · 10 January 2016, 02:25 PM

johnbeth · 10 January 2016, 02:37 PM

Thanks for sharing with us this story!

watchpatina · 10 January 2016, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbeth

Thanks for sharing with us this story!

You're very welcome; appreciate you clicking through to read! I was honored John reached out to us

watchpatina · 10 January 2016, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogdogg

Great story. Thanks for sharing. The photos are fantastic too.

Thanks so much for reading

The photo credit goes to John; his camera phone and digging through his albums!

watchpatina · 10 January 2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Justinmg

Thanks for sharing, semper paratus!

Thanks for reading! Too good a story not to share; so glad John got in touch with us

TheRolexKingofLV · 10 January 2016, 03:51 PM

Good work Nick

Great story

watchpatina · 11 January 2016, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

Good work Nick

Great story

Thanks a lot

Have a killer Sunday!

studioal · 11 January 2016, 06:05 AM

Great story and write up. Amazing watch, and I'm guessing 1-owner examples from this era are becoming quite rare.

dysondiver · 11 January 2016, 06:08 AM

proper history , i love old things that just work.

JohnBaker3 · 11 January 2016, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mike

Imagine the stories that watch could tell.

Mike:

The rumors that this watch impressed a blonde Navy Nurse in Yokosuka Japan are just that...rumors!! That's my story, and I'm sticking to it....

Nick:

Thanks for the great write up on my 5513....I now have 1001 reasons to take even better care of it, rather than just leaving it in the back of the desk drawer!

Be safe.

John B

watchpatina · 13 January 2016, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by studioal

Great story and write up. Amazing watch, and I'm guessing 1-owner examples from this era are becoming quite rare.

I personally think there's a lot of one-owner watches out there; finding them (and getting people to share their history of ownership) is the challenge...

Thanks so much for reading; glad you enjoyed

watchpatina · 13 January 2016, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

Mike:

The rumors that this watch impressed a blonde Navy Nurse in Yokosuka Japan are just that...rumors!! That's my story, and I'm sticking to it....

Nick:

Thanks for the great write up on my 5513....I now have 1001 reasons to take even better care of it, rather than just leaving it in the back of the desk drawer!

Be safe.

John B

My pleasure John

Look forward to trading email messages with you throughout the year!

Alex1988 · 13 January 2016, 09:43 AM

I really enjoy reading your articles and this one is certainly no exception. Great photographs too. Keep up the good work!

SearChart · 14 January 2016, 02:46 AM

Great story John and what a great looking 5513!

Nick, love your website, these stories really set it apart from all the other watch related websites. Keep up the good work!

JohnBaker3 · 14 January 2016, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Great story John and what a great looking 5513!

Thanks Bas...old watches with creamy yellow patina is as good as it gets!

vol375 · 14 January 2016, 05:37 AM

Great story!

SearChart · 14 January 2016, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

Thanks Bas...old watches with creamy yellow patina is as good as it gets!

Truer words have never been spoken!

strafer_kid · 14 January 2016, 07:56 AM

Great story!

Lgear080 · 14 January 2016, 10:53 AM

Fantastic watch and story. Wear it all you can.

watchpatina · 16 January 2016, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex1988

I really enjoy reading your articles and this one is certainly no exception. Great photographs too. Keep up the good work!

Thanks

Appreciate all your visits to the site! Should have 2 more articles posting this month. Stay tuned...

watchpatina · 16 January 2016, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Great story John and what a great looking 5513!

Nick, love your website, these stories really set it apart from all the other watch related websites. Keep up the good work!

So appreciate the kind words! So grateful people enjoy the content; we're looking forward to another year of watch stories on the blog - video too! Keep checking back for site improvements and to see what's new!

mjclark32 · 16 January 2016, 05:46 AM

Great story and write up!
36 years in a drawer!

Ckci · 16 January 2016, 02:18 PM

Great job! I enjoy your writing.

10 January 2016, 03:15 AM	#1
watchpatina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Nick Location: Chicago Watch: Datejust 16200 Posts: 128	USCG officer's original 5513 Submariner Hi Everyone, Just posted a new story on my blog Watch Patina. It features one of our very own: JohnBaker3. John shared a lot of detail about the purchase back in 1972 and how he used his Sub as a navigation tool in the Coast Guard. I want to say a BIG "Thanks" to rolexforums for introducing me to John. Also, a special "Thanks" to John for telling me his story AND for his service to our country! "Thank You" John! Click title below to link to story Search and Rescue: John's 5513 Sub <--- "Click" here __________________ Nick Founder/Editor watchpatina.com Instagram @watchpatina

10 January 2016, 12:15 PM	#6
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Great story. Thanks for sharing. The photos are fantastic too. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

10 January 2016, 03:51 PM	#13
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Good work Nick Great story __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

16 January 2016, 05:46 AM	#29
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Great story and write up! 36 years in a drawer! __________________

10 January 2016, 03:23 AM	#2
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	Awesome!

10 January 2016, 11:25 AM	#3
RCAFBuster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Australia Watch: Too many to list Posts: 103	I love watches with Provenance. Buster

10 January 2016, 12:46 PM	#7
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	Thanks for sharing, semper paratus!

10 January 2016, 02:25 PM	#8
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846

10 January 2016, 02:37 PM	#9
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Thanks for sharing with us this story!

11 January 2016, 06:05 AM	#15
studioal "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 217	Great story and write up. Amazing watch, and I'm guessing 1-owner examples from this era are becoming quite rare.

11 January 2016, 06:08 AM	#16
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	proper history , i love old things that just work.

13 January 2016, 09:43 AM	#20
Alex1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 34	I really enjoy reading your articles and this one is certainly no exception. Great photographs too. Keep up the good work!

14 January 2016, 05:37 AM	#23
vol375 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 44	Great story!

14 January 2016, 07:56 AM	#25
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Great story!

14 January 2016, 10:53 AM	#26
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Fantastic watch and story. Wear it all you can.

16 January 2016, 02:18 PM	#30
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	Great job! I enjoy your writing.

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