Difference between the 5513/5514/5517

[inspires]

I've been looking for a 1977 production Sub for my brother's birthday present and found that the reference numbers 5513/5514/5517 all fall within the year 1977. What is the difference between the three?

Thanks in advance,

Eric

[maverick]

Originally Posted by inspires

I've been looking for a 1977 production Sub for my brother's birthday present and found that the reference numbers 5513/5514/5517 all fall within the year 1977. What is the difference between the three?

Thanks in advance,

Eric

The 5513 was a regular production model. The 5517s are military issue models and rare/expensive.

Here is a link for the famous 5514. =) maverick
http://doubleredseadweller.com/comex_5514.htm

[inspires]

Thanks Maverick - do you have a guesstimate of what I should be paying for a very good condition 5513 from 1977?

Eric

[mcjp6]

Originally Posted by inspires

Thanks Maverick - do you have a guesstimate of what I should be paying for a very good condition 5513 from 1977?

Eric

I guess that depends upon whether or not you get one with papers, box etc., rough guess range US$6-8K

[inspires]

Originally Posted by mcjp6

I guess that depends upon whether or not you get one with papers, box etc., rough guess range US$6-8K

Thanks Michael - greatly appreciated!

[Some Pair]

That on top of everything else....
A 1977 is known as the "MAXI DIAL I"
(Maxi Dial #1)
Something to think about in their collectability, and future value too.

See and Enjoy info on the Rolex "5513 Maxi Dials", and their history here:

http://doubleredseadweller.com/5513maxi.htm

[maverick]

Originally Posted by inspires

Thanks Maverick - do you have a guesstimate of what I should be paying for a very good condition 5513 from 1977?

Eric

I would think 4-5K. JMHO =) maverick
After selling this one I had to see a therapist. ;-)

[Lol-x]

That is picture perfect Maverick. Yes to sell that you should have sought professional help Just awesome

[greekbum]

Originally Posted by inspires

Thanks Maverick - do you have a guesstimate of what I should be paying for a very good condition 5513 from 1977?

Eric

I would think for a near NOS 1 with box and papers anywhere from 8-10k
Here is 1 I sold this summer for reference http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=72214

[inspires]

Thanks guys for all the valuable information. I still have yet to locate one from a trusted source. There are a few posted on eBay, but some look like Frankenwatches to me.

Do let me know if you come across anything.

Cheers,

Eric

[maverick]

There is a nice one on VRF for 4.2K, 1.9 serial number, circa 1968. =) maverick

[maverick]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

That is picture perfect Maverick. Yes to sell that you should have sought professional help Just awesome

At least I cannot be accused of selling junk but it was an amazing watch. ;-) maverick

[inspires]

Originally Posted by maverick

There is a nice one on VRF for 4.2K, 1.9 serial number, circa 1968. =) maverick

I'm only looking for a circa 1977 which really limits my options