Advice from the experienced

[Al1969]

Hi,
Recently a vintage watch has caught my attention. I own all modern pieces but this watch is becoming very appealing to me. I believe it's a sub with the high dome crystal and date with open 6s and 9s in the date wheel. Is that a model 5513? Also what's should I look for? I seen some posted for sale, but clearly my knowledge of them is limited, also what can I expect to pay for one these in good original condition?

Thanks,

[Old Expat Beast]

Probably a 1680. A 5513 has no date.

[Wesley Crusher]

Post pics of the specific watch if you can. If it is a 1680, it will depend if it is a Red Submariner or not, condition of the case, dial, hands, insert, if anything has been replaced, etc... Really, there are a lot of factors. A 1680 can go anywhere from 5k to 15k or more.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Probably a 1680. A 5513 has no date.

Okay. Thanks. Any idea on price range?

Thanks,

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Al1969

Okay. Thanks. Any idea on price range?

Thanks,

As Wesley says above. But at least 6k for anything worth buying.

[Al1969]

Got it. Thanks guys! So which models have the super dome crystal?

[roll9]

I have been wearing both a GMT 16700 and an explorer 114270 for many years but I just picked up my first vintage this 1680 and I am really enjoying it. I love the super high plexi.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by roll9

I have been wearing both a GMT 16700 and an explorer 114270 for many years but I just picked up my first vintage this 1680 and I am really enjoying it. I love the super high plexi.

That's an awesome looking piece!

[Pict]

Originally Posted by Al1969

That's an awesome looking piece!

Is it the same as the one that has your interest?

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by Pict

Is it the same as the one that has your interest?

Yes it is if it has the date. I like the super dome plexi or is it glass? I've been looking in the for sale section. Can you post more pics?
Thanks

[Wesley Crusher]

The 1680 crystal is often referred to as a top hat, not superdome. There is a difference, though I believe a superdome can be fitted onto a 1680. Both are acrylic crystals.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

The 1680 crystal is often referred to as a top hat, not superdome. There is a difference, though I believe a superdome can be fitted onto a 1680. Both are acrylic crystals.

Got it. Thanks. I seen some for sale where they refer to it as a 'super dome'.

[Al1969]

I was looking at this one. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=389210

[Wesley Crusher]

That is a 5513. The 5513 originally came with a superdome crystal.

You are interested in a Submariner Date, correct? That would be the 1680. The 1680 originally came with a top hat crystal.



This is a top hat. See the difference?

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

That is a 5513. The 5513 originally came with a superdome crystal.

You are interested in a Submariner Date, correct? That would be the 1680. The 1680 originally came with a top hat crystal.



This is a top hat. See the difference?

So a submariner date is a 1680 does it also have cyclops?

[Wesley Crusher]

Yes/Yes