Rolex - Hello Mike! Thanks a lot for your kind comments. The 5513 was my first horological watch, my dream, my grail...

Hello Mike! Thanks a lot for your kind comments. The 5513 was my first horological watch, my dream, my grail...

Jul 25, 2017,14:41 PM

... and it came true as a present from my parents for my 18th birthday in 1966. I loved that watch so deeply!

Regrettably I lost that beloved watch during an armed assault I suffered in 1977. I still miss that watch and dream of recovering it somehow, though I know this is almost impossible now.

The 5513 was replaced by a 1680 my wife bought for me just a few days after the assault as she understood how bad I was feeling for my stolen watch.

It had a Big sentimental value for me.
I still keep that 1680 which had been my almost only watch for decades.

A few years ago I found this 5513 which is very similar as my 1966 watch: gloss and gilt dial. But it has not the sentimental value of the original of course.

But my love for Submariners is always in my heart.

Now I became a watch collector since around ten years ago, and the collection grows and I wear my watches in rotation and keeping them in a bank vault so the rotation means sometimes a watch rest for a too long time even if I wish to wear it if I have not the time to go to the bank to retreive it.

I know it´s a shame not to enjoy a watch like this more often, but... it happens!

I also know life is short, and now that I´m reaching my 70´s I´m more and more aware of that ! Lol!

Thank you again for your kind comments! Cheers! Abel

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Just for the pleasure of sharing a few shots...

By: Subexplorer : July 25th, 2017-14:12

... taken last week end of my c1964 ref 5513. Gilt, gloss, underline and double T<25 inscription on dial add to the charm of this watch. I specially love how the main gilt inscriptions have turned to an orange tint. It has been a long time since I photogr...

Arrrgh ! Another nice one of yours. But tell me Abel...

By: Mike H : July 25th, 2017-14:24

...how come you let this beauty sleep so long in the vault without having any wrist time ? Shame on you, you have no excuse ! I am the lucky owner of a nice 5513 gilt also and I promise you we are still in love just like on Day 1 (does not mean I am not i...

Hello Mike! Thanks a lot for your kind comments. The 5513 was my first horological watch, my dream, my grail...

By: Subexplorer : July 25th, 2017-14:41

... and it came true as a present from my parents for my 18th birthday in 1966. I loved that watch so deeply! Regrettably I lost that beloved watch during an armed assault I suffered in 1977. I still miss that watch and dream of recovering it somehow, tho...

Sorry I withdraw what I said, you have a very good excuse !

By: Mike H : July 25th, 2017-17:23

And in that case I understand fully the rotation and the sometimes long period without a particular watch. Sad story about your 5513, very kind gift from your wife about your 1680, and you made well to get again a nice 5513 gilt. In a way it is a reincarn...

Don´t worry Mike! Saavy words those of Voltaire! ;) Thank you again for your kind comments and feedback!! Cheers! Abel. [nt]

By: Subexplorer : July 26th, 2017-04:57

Gorgeous watch!

By: ChronoNick : July 25th, 2017-15:17

But you bring up a question for me. How common is it for collectors to keep their collection locked away in a safety deposit box? Do you only keep certain items there? Your entire collection?

Hello TortugaNick! Well... it depends on individuals needs or attitude, the size of collection, the place where you live, and many other factors. To have all or part...

By: Subexplorer : July 26th, 2017-05:03

... of the collection outside home brings more security but restricts the enjoyment of course. How nice and enjoyable would be able to display a collecton of watches in a living room cristal showcase at home!!... ... But would it be safe to have it free t...

Many thanks for a thoughtful response!

By: ChronoNick : July 26th, 2017-05:46

You make some good points.

My great pleasure to answer you my friend!! All the best! Abel [nt]

By: Subexplorer : July 26th, 2017-05:56

Wonderful specimen, Amigo. And underline! And from my birth year. [nt]

By: amanico : July 25th, 2017-16:26

Thank you my friend!! I´m happy you like it. Oh! What a nice coincidence with birth year 1964! A Great Year for sure!! Un abrazo mi amigo!! [nt]

By: Subexplorer : July 26th, 2017-05:16

I recognize the qualities of beauty, reliability, thinness of these Rolex vintages, but this is definitely not for me

By: Tyo : July 25th, 2017-16:49

I would be afraid that it would fall to pieces...however I find it very appealing, so my hat off for you.

Wrong excuse. You will fall for them. ;) [nt]

By: amanico : July 26th, 2017-00:00

+1 ... At least it deserves a try! ;) [nt]

By: Subexplorer : July 26th, 2017-05:30

Hello Tyo! Appreciate your kind comments! Playing the vintage game has its drawbacks of course. It´s a mined field to cross with ...

By: Subexplorer : July 26th, 2017-05:29

... much caution searching for a correct specimen, and of course you can´t put a vintage watch like this one to the use of a modern Submariner (or any other modern diiving watch). But, though I wouldn´t take my old 5513 to diving or even to a pool for a s...

stunning！

By: Kitcaptor : July 25th, 2017-18:30

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Thank you so much!! [nt]

By: Subexplorer : July 26th, 2017-05:30

A stunner for sure and in great condition. Thanks for sharing and wear it in good health [nt]

By: georgeszaslavsky : July 25th, 2017-21:28

Thank you my friend Georges! My pleasure to share it here! Cheers! Abel [nt]

By: Subexplorer : July 26th, 2017-05:31

Waaooaahh !.. What a superb 5513, with all ingredients to love !.. Splendid pic series also.. Continue to wear in the best health !.. Cheers ! :)) [nt]

By: hs111 : July 25th, 2017-22:06

Thank you so much my dear friend HS!! Glad you liked both the watch and pictures! All the best! Abel [nt]

By: Subexplorer : July 26th, 2017-05:31

What a charming 5513 gilt underline with the mystery twist double T<25 in white. I love it.

By: Bill : July 26th, 2017-03:22

My upper underline says hello. Swiss in the same position watch of the same year. Bill ...

Thank you so much dear Bill for your kind comments and for sharing your superb example!! ...

By: Subexplorer : July 26th, 2017-05:40

... and what a coincidence: same year! I wonder what is the origin that double T25 inscription together with the underline. Most probably a watch assembled during the transition from radium to tritium? (Inside case insription reads III-64 and it was sold ...