That's gorgeous. My only foray into Rolex was a 1977 Rolex Air King but I've always fancied a sub.
I don't think it will be hacking Stewart, I think the really early ones hacked.
Originally Posted by europa
I'm embarrassed to say I didn't know what movement was in it - Tony tells me it's a 1520 hacking movement - if anyone knows better, please let me know.
Image found online..
Congratulations Stewart. You're a good guy...and every good guy deserves a Rolex.:icon_
It's beautiful and you couldn't have picked a better one for someone not really into Rolex.
Those photos are excellent. Can't believe you got those with a point n shoot. Must be a hell of a point n shoot!
you got yourself a stunning watch and those are some of the best photos of a sub I've ever seen.
Makes me want to put my 14060 on a NATO for a bit.
Great watch, looks great on the leather strap as well!
That is a classic watch - simply stunning. You are very lucky!
ATB
Jon
He's not a bad chap is our Tony and a very good choice of Rolex indeed.
Oh.. I almost forgot.. a BIG THANKSto LTF / Tony.. he has had to endure a ton of 'what about this' Rolex newbie/daft/no nothing emails from me, and has served as my resident Rolex hero.. he's always happy to answer emails at the drop of a hat.. thanks bud - really appreciated :0)
“Don’t look back, you’re not heading that way.”
Very nice Stewart, I once had the same version, white gold surrounds and plexi. It is the domed plexi crystal that makes all the difference IMHO.
It adds more character and 'warmth', (if you don't mind those kinds of statements attached to watches) that the more sterile sapphire lacks on a Sub.
Strangely I also found that the 5513 wears a nato better than a sapphire watch, (in my case a Seadweller admittedly)...
Rob
It looks delightful Stewart congratulations, is the start of a non Heuer Collection....? I'm waiting for when the cull begins.:D)
I'm scaring myself by looking longingly at McQueen Explorer 1655's.. helpseriously.. help
Oh dear the culling will definitely start then...they are lovely though.I'm scaring myself by looking longingly at McQueen Explorer 1655's.. help
Veeeery nice. I too am rather fond of aged tritium on a gloss dial. But I would say that, mine says hi.
Ant
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Quite magical reallyI'm scaring myself by looking longingly at McQueen Explorer 1655's.. help
“Don’t look back, you’re not heading that way.”
You're not helping JasonQuite magical really
Aged tritium on gloss is rather magical too mind
“Don’t look back, you’re not heading that way.”
Very jealous.
Fantastic pictures too.
Have to say its a lovely example of the most wanted Rolex.
Congratulations on acquiring such a classic watch - the 5513 has always been one of my favourites too.
I think it looks best either on the Oyster or the leather strap (actually I love it on the strap that you made)
Pure watch porn these pictures..... And I have to say, I never liked Rolex until I bought a Seadweller... It's just quality and timeless design.
Having been anti-Submariner, I have completely come round to getting a 1980s 5513 too - likely to be my next acquisition. The domed plexi and the creamy patina are so much nicer than the horrors Rolex now sells
Thanks Scarto...
Just checked.. my camera is a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX07.. there's a review here from 2006 - http://www.photographyblog.com/revie...x_dmc_fx07.php
It takes run-of-the-mill 'holiday' shots, but the macro seems very good. I can't really compare it to anything else, as it's the only digital camera I've ever owned (apart from a Fuji 7-8 yrs ago) - I've had it 6 years-ish. I know it has a 28mm lens - if that means anything. It does take quite contrasty pics.. and because I used my laptop screen as a light, the pics are even more contrasty, so you get that 'studio effect' light/dark look. I do have to fiddle in photoshop to minimise the light bouncing off the crystal, so it is a bit of a cheat - but I'm no pro photographer, so I need to cheat!! :0)
Oh, and the movement - for those interested.. it definitely hacks.
Great watch and it's reminded me just how good a vintage sub looks on a plain NATO
Looks great. Very nice photo. Wear in good health.
ish
That 5513 must surely be one of the neatest, classiest Rolex ever
Damnit, I am beginning to like these now after my 16622 I purchased recently.... oh dear !
Well, I have surprised myself, and I'm still lovin' the 5513.. Just wanted to add that the gloss dial really is a peach, and as the 'cheaper' variant to the earlier matt dials, it shouldn't be overlooked.. you get some wonderful effects in different lighting conditions, especially with that domed crystal distorting the view. I just took this pic 10 mins ago-ish, on my wrist.. it's reflecting the light off the living room lamp.. not a good shot, but gives you the idea of the lovely hues it gets, especially in the evenings.. I was trying to get my camera to focus on the hour hand, but it seems to have auto-focused on the refection of the secs & min hand.. still, it gives a good idea..
I couldn't resist taking another proper shot, being as I had the laptop in front of me.. it's so photogenic!
Very nice! I didn't know that the gloss dial variant was cheaper though... I thought it was the opposite.
Excellent photos and watch sir!
What bracelet is that? Very cool.
Standard Sub bracelet - '93150'.
Dunc - yup.. GMTs are a ball ache to photograph!
Yeah, but you nailed it.. so happy days :0)
very nice. Can i ask what the going rate is for one of these?
I'm no Rolex expert.. and they say the answer to that is "how long is a piece of string".. but I'd guess as a rough guide, from a knacker to a minter (loose watch).. £2500-3500.. I could be way off - I'm sure an expert will be along to put me right. Mines not perfect, but I didn't want something so mint I wouldn't wear it.
Fabo sub, Stewart.....I took the plunge last year and bought my first Rolly...a GMT Pepsi...have to say it's probably the favourite in my collection.Right.. lets get something straight.. Rolex has never appealed to me. I'm a Heuer man through and through. Why would I drop 3k+ on a boring run o' the mill divers watch?? I see so many on the forums, on here, and on the Heuer forums that I have always felt that I should at least give one a go. So, several months ago a 16800 popped up on here at a decent price, so I bagged it. I tried to bond with it.. but I'll be honest.. I really didn't like it. I would go as far to say.. I hated it.
I moved it on swiftly to a friend & fellow TZer for what I paid. Happy to get rid.
But the 'want' kept niggling at me.. and I saw a nice 5513 WGS on the Heuer forum that a friend had just bought, it looked really (really) nice. So, after a few (several) beers.. I went online hunting and saw a nice example from well know seller Jacek (HQ Milton). A few emails later, and it was 'mine' - just had to wait for the payment details to come through, as it was away for service. A week passed, 2 weeks.. and I went off the idea of it, hoping it 'wasn't mine' after all. I also had to stump up for a holiday, so I was glad the deal had gone AWOL. I presumed there had been a mix-up and the 5513 wasn't to be. Happy days.
I finally mailed Jacek, just to confirm the 'no-deal' and he apologised, his watchmaker had a backlog, and it was still 'mine'. so I begrudgingly honoured the deal - a deals a deal after all. :0(
It arrived today, and OMG it is sublime. I know the Rolex boys prefer the non-WGS matt dial models.. not me.. I think this is the nicest - I'm not drawn in by the 'you should get a double quadruple red matt non WGS stuff' - I think this one is just right for me..
It's an '86 model.. the lume is just turning a light cream, the dial is stunning, and as much as I tried in the photos, there is the very faintest of a spider dial when viewed at just the right angle.. looks like a faint elevation map of a group of islands. 99.9% of the time it's not visible. I tried it on a dark grey NATO.. and it looks great.. I also tried it on one of my Heuerville straps - I know, I know "no leather on a sub" you are shouting.. but I like it!!!
So, here it is.. a 5513.. my perfect Sub.. THAT plexi, THAT clean no-date dial.. I think it's feckin lovely..
(photo haters look away!)
That's lovely Roger.. I almost went for a GMT as I have a few divers.. might have to look into them again at some point.Fabo sub, Stewart.....I took the plunge last year and bought my first Rolly...a GMT Pepsi...have to say it's probably the favourite in my collection.
Great pick up!
Love that GMT Pepsi!
Fantastic watch, however that Heuer strap looks like some kind of blasphemy to me :D
That Lumix makes terrific photographs btw!
Dare I say it...? Would look lovely on a mesh.... :)
Just a thought, would you be able to fit a Rolex buckle to one of your Heuerville straps?
Of course, would be perfect fit.. but I've got some vintage blank buckles off some old tropic straps I can use instead. TBH it's living on the standard bracelet for now.
Congratulations and welcome the Rolex family - you have purchased the best of the Rolex collection.
I really want a vintage gloss Submariner (and a vintage Panasonic) now. Great photos!
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