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Just for the pleasure of sharing a few shots...
... 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 photographed this watch last time as it had been resting in the bank vault for months.
I wish you'll like watch and pictures!
Cheers! Abel
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Just for the pleasure of sharing a few shots...
... 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...
...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...
... 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 !
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...
Gorgeous watch!
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...
... 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...
I recognize the qualities of beauty, reliability, thinness of these Rolex vintages, but this is definitely not for me
I would be afraid that it would fall to pieces...however I find it very appealing, so my hat off for you.
Hello Tyo! Appreciate your kind comments! Playing the vintage game has its drawbacks of course. It´s a mined field to cross with ...
... 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...
What a charming 5513 gilt underline with the mystery twist double T<25 in white. I love it.
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!! ...
... 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 ...
