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JohnBaker3 · 3 January 2015, 02:10 AM

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/whats-s...istmas-watches

Hey Guys:

Found this on HODINKEE this morning. Truly, one of the finest quality early 5513 subs I have ever seen.

Although the case bevels appear to have been "touched up", I would certainly accept it as a birthday gift!!

Enjoy.

tix99us · 3 January 2015, 02:19 AM

That is a beautiful watch..

It shows SOLD already on the Matthew Bain website

cajuntiger · 3 January 2015, 02:51 AM

it sold within 10 min of Hoodinkee posting this last week.

ndchuckt · 3 January 2015, 02:53 AM

Beautiful watch! Matthew Bain was asking $75k for the NOS watch. That is such a premium for condition, there is no way in the world I would enjoy(wear) the watch. So it would have definitely been a pass for me. But still an amazing example!

Here is that lug and pointed crown guard.

Dr.Smellody · 3 January 2015, 02:54 AM

beauty! Someone must have picked it up for you!

Vincent65 · 3 January 2015, 04:19 AM

Stunning.

CrownMe · 3 January 2015, 06:41 AM

Great watch. But 75k? Ouch

bayerische · 3 January 2015, 07:08 AM

Very VERY nice!

If I was a billionaire, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. But honestly, for me 75K is too much.

Awesome example though, that you won't see in every elevator.

GeoGio Greece · 3 January 2015, 08:08 AM

Is it actually a NOS or has been prepared very well ? What was on the details ?

The bracelet seems unworn !!!!

GeoGio Greece · 3 January 2015, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

Is it actually a NOS or has been prepared very well ? What was on the details ?

The bracelet seems unworn !!!!

Checked the photos. Not a NOS, a very well prepared watch, but 1 o' clock lug and crown of clasp show the "preparation". And on top, is the bracelet the same period code or comes from else where ?

But still, its a nice one. I cannot judge the price. I am out of the market, and not that rich

Frogman4me · 3 January 2015, 08:51 AM

Solid example

Dr DRW · 3 January 2015, 03:11 PM

75k?
What period was Swiss only correct

datejust24 · 3 January 2015, 04:19 PM

truly stunning example but $75k is entirely too steep...

ndchuckt · 3 January 2015, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr DRW

75k?
What period was Swiss only correct

To my knowledge SWISS only was anything before 1964. The atomic energy commission passed laws restricting the amount of radiative luminous on dials after '64. Hence the Radium Girls. This is an underlined dial, which most speculate, signifies that the dial has Tritium plots instead of the earlier Radium, while the dial is still labeled Swiss. (Not the later Swiss - T<25) I'm sure someone can chime in who knows far more than I do...

HL65 · 4 January 2015, 12:08 AM

I guess my Swiss only underline 4 line 5512 was a steal then...Just saying.

And case not polished or refinished to make look new...JMHO.

JohnBaker3 · 4 January 2015, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

I guess my Swiss only underline 4 line 5512 was a steal then...Just saying.

Yes, definitely a "steal" !! Very nice watch !!

Much nicer than a 5513 !!

watchcrank · 4 January 2015, 12:45 AM

Regardless if sold its a beauty,

Daytona4130 · 4 January 2015, 02:48 AM

I think it was NOS. Really killer piece, but If I bought it, I'd have to wear it.

3 January 2015, 02:53 AM	#4
ndchuckt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Chuck Location: Honolulu, HI. Watch: '62 5512 PCG ! Posts: 19	Beautiful watch! Matthew Bain was asking $75k for the NOS watch. That is such a premium for condition, there is no way in the world I would enjoy(wear) the watch. So it would have definitely been a pass for me. But still an amazing example! Here is that lug and pointed crown guard. __________________ Chuck Of the Navy Diver Type IG: navydiver_guitarist

3 January 2015, 07:08 AM	#8
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Very VERY nice! If I was a billionaire, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. But honestly, for me 75K is too much. Awesome example though, that you won't see in every elevator. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

3 January 2015, 08:08 AM	#9
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Is it actually a NOS or has been prepared very well ? What was on the details ? The bracelet seems unworn !!!! __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

3 January 2015, 03:11 PM	#12
Dr DRW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: David Location: Dallas, Tx Watch: Divers Posts: 323	75k? What period was Swiss only correct __________________ Rolex 1665, 1675, 1680, 5513, 16600, 16610, 14060

4 January 2015, 12:08 AM	#15
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,962	I guess my Swiss only underline 4 line 5512 was a steal then...Just saying. And case not polished or refinished to make look new...JMHO. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 January 2015, 02:19 AM	#2
tix99us "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Atlanta Watch: 16710,1680,16800 Posts: 55	That is a beautiful watch.. It shows SOLD already on the Matthew Bain website

3 January 2015, 02:51 AM	#3
cajuntiger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Who Dat Location: USA Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,149	it sold within 10 min of Hoodinkee posting this last week.

3 January 2015, 02:54 AM	#5
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,368	beauty! Someone must have picked it up for you!

3 January 2015, 04:19 AM	#6
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	Stunning.

3 January 2015, 06:41 AM	#7
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Great watch. But 75k? Ouch

3 January 2015, 08:51 AM	#11
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Solid example

3 January 2015, 04:19 PM	#13
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	truly stunning example but $75k is entirely too steep...

4 January 2015, 12:45 AM	#17
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,664	Regardless if sold its a beauty,

4 January 2015, 02:48 AM	#18
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	I think it was NOS. Really killer piece, but If I bought it, I'd have to wear it.

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