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mountainjogger · 2 January 2018, 12:45 AM

My favorite vintage watch has always been the 5512 and 5513. While I associate these references with Steve McQueen, I wonder what watch he would wear if he were alive today and just hitting his prime as an actor?

And yes, I thought about posting this in the Vintage section

But McQueen would be a modern actor in the scenario I have imagined.

Your opinions are greatly appreciated.

997 · 2 January 2018, 12:47 AM

Rolex would make a platinum sub for him

spoilsofwar01 · 2 January 2018, 12:49 AM

5513 forever 5513,

mountainjogger · 2 January 2018, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 997

Rolex would make a platinum sub for him

No doubt! But would he wear it?

Gerry62 · 2 January 2018, 01:04 AM

Deepsea ...... of course
exaggerated tall stunning strong ....... like Steve

Watch This · 2 January 2018, 01:06 AM

He would be 87 years old. Sobering, but true.

997 · 2 January 2018, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mountainjogger

No doubt! But would he wear it?

I would

explodingtaco · 2 January 2018, 01:25 AM

Not a Rolex.

Probably an AP or RM. Maybe a JLC, Zeinith, or even one of the new Tags. And even a chance of a Hublot, Urwek, or something off the wall like that.

A modern Rolex is never cool, or cutting edge.

Sorry TRF

kiralymd · 2 January 2018, 01:27 AM

He would wear HIS Submariner

Le Chef · 2 January 2018, 01:32 AM

No watch at all. At 87 he would want to enjoy the time he had left, unconstrained by having to waste time measuring it.

Quailhunter · 2 January 2018, 01:41 AM

Probably a G-Shock.

explodingtaco · 2 January 2018, 01:52 AM

Actually let me add a Dayton to my list.

And Pictures to prove the point!

meganfox17 · 2 January 2018, 01:53 AM

Megan's take on the King of Cool

87 you say....?

daveo5 · 2 January 2018, 02:44 AM

Who cares? If he had made it to 87 let him enjoy the twilight his years, otherwise RIP, I say.

Nikrnic · 2 January 2018, 03:22 AM

Well we all know the word cool was him, he had very cool watches, cars and bikes. He could have anything he wanted but he never flaunted his riches so it seems he was a minimalist at heart so I'm thinking he might wear something like a ranger or an air king being the dial looks like a speedometer, of course a WG Daytona is "cool" too.

Pmt2 · 2 January 2018, 04:23 AM

Subc

datejust24 · 2 January 2018, 04:26 AM

Prob his 5512 still

Wcdhtwn · 2 January 2018, 04:28 AM

Part of me thinks, were he alive today, he'd wonder why people are so interested in his watch.

AK797 · 2 January 2018, 04:30 AM

His old 5512 and a new D500.

vincenzowl · 2 January 2018, 04:32 AM

I think a DSSD would befit him well.

Sub King · 2 January 2018, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

Part of me thinks, were he alive today, he'd wonder why people are so interested in his watch.

I second this!

mph57 · 2 January 2018, 04:58 AM

Invicta!

aquatimerfla · 2 January 2018, 05:01 AM

I am pretty sure the only modern Rolex Steve Mcqueen would be interested in would be the Rolex SD4K 116600.

DSSD to big for him
SD43 to big for him
Sub Maxi-case to square for him

SD4K is modern day vintage

GeeRam · 2 January 2018, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mountainjogger

My favorite vintage watch has always been the 5512 and 5513. While I associate these references with Steve McQueen, I wonder what watch he would wear if he were alive today and just hitting his prime as an actor?

And yes, I thought about posting this in the Vintage section

But McQueen would be a modern actor in the scenario I have imagined.

Someone like McQueen likely wouldn't make it as an actor today, so your 'modern scenario' is difficult to figure. McQueen hated 'Hollywood' back in the day, he'd never have coped with the 'Hollywood' of today and the me-me-me attitude of the modern celeb.
He wore a Sub back then as it was still a 'tool' watch, and was the natural next step up from the very rare Hanhart 417ES that he wore for many years prior to buying his Sub.

drmizzou · 2 January 2018, 11:42 AM

Nah. I think he’s wear this one...

drmizzou · 2 January 2018, 11:45 AM

Or maybe even this one.....

drmizzou · 2 January 2018, 11:46 AM

Not sure if you can tell but, I’m a fan of the Monaco. Particularly the Gulf LE. Haven’t decided if I will pick up the one that was just released.

Speed · 2 January 2018, 11:47 AM

Maybe a Pepsi GMT with fellow TRF Man-Crush Tom Selleck.

Seanken · 2 January 2018, 12:14 PM

Timex big numbers and hands.

Shamorai · 2 January 2018, 12:19 PM

Apple Watch.

2 January 2018, 12:45 AM	#1
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	What would Steve McQueen wear if he were alive and hitting his prime today? My favorite vintage watch has always been the 5512 and 5513. While I associate these references with Steve McQueen, I wonder what watch he would wear if he were alive today and just hitting his prime as an actor? And yes, I thought about posting this in the Vintage section But McQueen would be a modern actor in the scenario I have imagined. Your opinions are greatly appreciated. __________________ The King of Cool.

2 January 2018, 01:53 AM	#13
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	Megan's take on the King of Cool87 you say....?

2 January 2018, 12:47 AM	#2
997 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SA Posts: 324	Rolex would make a platinum sub for him

2 January 2018, 12:49 AM	#3
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,439	5513 forever 5513,

2 January 2018, 01:04 AM	#5
Gerry62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Italy EU Watch: Rolex Panerai Posts: 7,499	Deepsea ...... of course exaggerated tall stunning strong ....... like Steve

2 January 2018, 01:06 AM	#6
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	He would be 87 years old. Sobering, but true.

2 January 2018, 01:25 AM	#8
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	Not a Rolex. Probably an AP or RM. Maybe a JLC, Zeinith, or even one of the new Tags. And even a chance of a Hublot, Urwek, or something off the wall like that. A modern Rolex is never cool, or cutting edge. Sorry TRF

2 January 2018, 01:27 AM	#9
kiralymd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: EU Posts: 94	He would wear HIS Submariner

2 January 2018, 01:32 AM	#10
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	No watch at all. At 87 he would want to enjoy the time he had left, unconstrained by having to waste time measuring it.

2 January 2018, 01:41 AM	#11
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	Probably a G-Shock.

2 January 2018, 01:52 AM	#12
explodingtaco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mr. Taco Location: Right Behind You. Posts: 913	Actually let me add a Dayton to my list. And Pictures to prove the point!

2 January 2018, 02:44 AM	#14
daveo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Las Vegas NV Watch: 14060M COSC Posts: 1,336	Who cares? If he had made it to 87 let him enjoy the twilight his years, otherwise RIP, I say.

2 January 2018, 03:22 AM	#15
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Well we all know the word cool was him, he had very cool watches, cars and bikes. He could have anything he wanted but he never flaunted his riches so it seems he was a minimalist at heart so I'm thinking he might wear something like a ranger or an air king being the dial looks like a speedometer, of course a WG Daytona is "cool" too.

2 January 2018, 04:23 AM	#16
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	Subc

2 January 2018, 04:26 AM	#17
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Prob his 5512 still

2 January 2018, 04:28 AM	#18
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,058	Part of me thinks, were he alive today, he'd wonder why people are so interested in his watch.

2 January 2018, 04:30 AM	#19
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	His old 5512 and a new D500.

2 January 2018, 04:32 AM	#20
vincenzowl "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Vince Location: Maryland Watch: 116400GV Posts: 270	I think a DSSD would befit him well.

2 January 2018, 04:58 AM	#22
mph57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 25	Invicta!

2 January 2018, 05:01 AM	#23
aquatimerfla Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: FL Posts: 673	I am pretty sure the only modern Rolex Steve Mcqueen would be interested in would be the Rolex SD4K 116600. DSSD to big for him SD43 to big for him Sub Maxi-case to square for him SD4K is modern day vintage

2 January 2018, 11:46 AM	#27
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Not sure if you can tell but, I’m a fan of the Monaco. Particularly the Gulf LE. Haven’t decided if I will pick up the one that was just released.

2 January 2018, 11:47 AM	#28
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Maybe a Pepsi GMT with fellow TRF Man-Crush Tom Selleck.

2 January 2018, 12:14 PM	#29
Seanken Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Batavia Posts: 183	Timex big numbers and hands.

2 January 2018, 12:19 PM	#30
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	Apple Watch.

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