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jw0n · 23 August 2018, 02:34 AM

5513 and 114060. Should have brought out a 14060 for the group pic as well. Anyway, I was browsing some watch stores when this 5513 caught my eye. I suppose this is the grandfather to my 114060.

Both Maxi dials, but so very different in execution. There's just no comparison here; budget notwithstanding, I would go for the older 5513. Unfortunately, at this point in time, my wallet does not agree with such a purchase.

One quick wristshot and back into the display cabinet, then.

KBM · 23 August 2018, 02:47 AM

That 5513 looks amazing, but your sub is no slouch either.

enjoythemusic · 23 August 2018, 02:48 AM

Wow, lovely example of a vintage Rolex! Thx for posting pics.

Ravager135 · 23 August 2018, 02:52 AM

You know what you like man. Hard to find any fault in any of those models.

droptopman · 23 August 2018, 02:58 AM

More like a father...Grandfather would be a gilt sub 1966 and earlier. 5513 is still my all time favorite reference. This is why I dig Subs so much, just subtle changes over 70+ years. Always been the perfect watch to my eyes.

Rebel · 23 August 2018, 03:05 AM

5513!!!!

jason10mm · 23 August 2018, 03:07 AM

It would be so easy for rolex to do another run of those watches, or at least a very similar looking watch. Without all the applied markers and fancy bezel it ought to cheaper. But of course they would price as expensive as a good vintage model is now anyway

GradyPhilpott · 23 August 2018, 03:07 AM

KBM · 23 August 2018, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason10mm

It would be so easy for rolex to do another run of those watches, or at least a very similar looking watch. Without all the applied markers and fancy bezel it ought to cheaper. But of course they would price as expensive as a good vintage model is now anyway

I know I would be all over that.

MattPegler · 23 August 2018, 03:32 AM

A great testament to Rolex design is that both look fantastic, and from a purely aesthetic point of view either would be a welcome watch to wear.

Onequik135i · 23 August 2018, 03:45 AM

They look great together.

Chester01 · 23 August 2018, 03:53 AM

They are both great, but that plexi On the matte dial just creates such a warm look.

vr168168168 · 23 August 2018, 04:01 AM

Beautiful watches.

QuanDangle · 23 August 2018, 04:04 AM

Look at those crown guards on the 5513 compared to the 114060!

K.ip · 23 August 2018, 04:31 AM

That’s awesome
Thanks for sharing

jimcameron · 23 August 2018, 04:51 AM

99+% of the population thinks they are the same. If they only knew.

SLS · 23 August 2018, 05:06 AM

Nice!

05carbondrz · 23 August 2018, 05:08 AM

This is why Vintage Rolex collecting won’t die,The old Models are much nicer to wear.

airpeace · 23 August 2018, 05:22 AM

nice

sensui · 23 August 2018, 03:11 PM

Agreed...the 5513 rules them all.

Old Expat Beast · 23 August 2018, 03:21 PM

Then there's the later/transitional 5513 with WG surrounds. This one from 1989 has an RSC service dial but the original dial looked just the same (apart from the "Swiss" at the bottom).

23 August 2018, 02:34 AM	#1
jw0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Won Location: Asia Posts: 1,439	About 40 years apart, how time has led evolution 5513 and 114060. Should have brought out a 14060 for the group pic as well. Anyway, I was browsing some watch stores when this 5513 caught my eye. I suppose this is the grandfather to my 114060. Both Maxi dials, but so very different in execution. There's just no comparison here; budget notwithstanding, I would go for the older 5513. Unfortunately, at this point in time, my wallet does not agree with such a purchase. One quick wristshot and back into the display cabinet, then. __________________ Instagram: @itsjw0n

23 August 2018, 02:48 AM	#3
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,164	Wow, lovely example of a vintage Rolex! Thx for posting pics. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

23 August 2018, 02:58 AM	#5
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	More like a father...Grandfather would be a gilt sub 1966 and earlier. 5513 is still my all time favorite reference. This is why I dig Subs so much, just subtle changes over 70+ years. Always been the perfect watch to my eyes. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

23 August 2018, 03:05 AM	#6
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	5513!!!! __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

23 August 2018, 03:07 AM	#8
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23 August 2018, 02:47 AM	#2
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	That 5513 looks amazing, but your sub is no slouch either.

23 August 2018, 02:52 AM	#4
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	You know what you like man. Hard to find any fault in any of those models.

23 August 2018, 03:07 AM	#7
jason10mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: TN, USA Posts: 161	It would be so easy for rolex to do another run of those watches, or at least a very similar looking watch. Without all the applied markers and fancy bezel it ought to cheaper. But of course they would price as expensive as a good vintage model is now anyway

23 August 2018, 03:32 AM	#10
MattPegler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 116000 Blue Dial Posts: 192	A great testament to Rolex design is that both look fantastic, and from a purely aesthetic point of view either would be a welcome watch to wear.

23 August 2018, 03:45 AM	#11
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,573	They look great together. __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

23 August 2018, 03:53 AM	#12
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	They are both great, but that plexi On the matte dial just creates such a warm look.

23 August 2018, 04:01 AM	#13
vr168168168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Home Posts: 1	Beautiful watches.

23 August 2018, 04:04 AM	#14
QuanDangle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New York Posts: 44	Look at those crown guards on the 5513 compared to the 114060!

23 August 2018, 04:31 AM	#15
K.ip "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NJ Posts: 33	That’s awesome Thanks for sharing

23 August 2018, 04:51 AM	#16
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,580	99+% of the population thinks they are the same. If they only knew.

23 August 2018, 05:06 AM	#17
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Nice! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

23 August 2018, 05:08 AM	#18
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	This is why Vintage Rolex collecting won’t die,The old Models are much nicer to wear.

23 August 2018, 05:22 AM	#19
airpeace Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Phila Posts: 393	nice

23 August 2018, 03:11 PM	#20
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Agreed...the 5513 rules them all.

23 August 2018, 03:21 PM	#21
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,825	Then there's the later/transitional 5513 with WG surrounds. This one from 1989 has an RSC service dial but the original dial looked just the same (apart from the "Swiss" at the bottom). Attached Images __________________ _______________________

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