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Old 18 October 2013, 11:17 AM   #1
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Vintage Rolex may be coming to small collection soon..1675 or 5513?

I wear currently as my very favorites an Aqua Terra, Speedmaster Pro and SubC date in a rotation.

I have been strongly considering a vintage piece, either 5513 or 1675. Noting the above, what kit would you go with?

No date 5513 Submariner (60's model)
Pepsi GMT 1675 Master
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Old 18 October 2013, 11:26 AM   #2
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I'd guess the GMT would fit right in...
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Old 18 October 2013, 12:13 PM   #3
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GMT gets my vote, you've already got a Sub of some variety, and there's just something about a classic 1675...
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Old 18 October 2013, 12:23 PM   #4
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Old 18 October 2013, 01:04 PM   #5
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You've got a sub already, so 1675 would be my choice.
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Old 19 October 2013, 12:43 AM   #6
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Old 18 October 2013, 02:07 PM   #7
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Yup. I agree. 1675.
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Old 18 October 2013, 02:15 PM   #8
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1675's give you the most bang for your buck on vintage Rolex sport models IMO. But honestly, once you get one, you will want to get the other, so get the best example of either model that you can find.
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Old 18 October 2013, 11:10 PM   #9
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1675's give you the most bang for your buck on vintage Rolex sport models IMO. But honestly, once you get one, you will want to get the other, so get the best example of either model that you can find.
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I agree with this. I recently got a 16750 and want to add a 5513 next :)
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Old 18 October 2013, 02:18 PM   #10
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Regardless of what you already own, the 5513 is a timeless classic...
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Old 18 October 2013, 02:39 PM   #11
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GMT 1675 would get my vote and $$$
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Old 18 October 2013, 02:49 PM   #12
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I like your balanced collection at the moment.

I would go 1675 (I'm pining for a GMT myself). :)
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Old 18 October 2013, 03:03 PM   #13
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1675 all day
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Old 18 October 2013, 03:51 PM   #14
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I have both and the 1675 gets all the wrist time!
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Old 18 October 2013, 10:53 PM   #15
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Old 19 October 2013, 12:19 AM   #16
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The classic, timeless, vintage GMT 1675.
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Old 20 October 2013, 05:12 AM   #17
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Old 19 October 2013, 01:01 AM   #18
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GMT gets my vote (since you have a sub). Happy hunting!
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Old 19 October 2013, 01:04 AM   #19
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No collection without a 5513 for me
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Old 19 October 2013, 02:57 AM   #20
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Old 19 October 2013, 03:22 AM   #21
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Diversify and get the 1675 IMHO.
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Old 19 October 2013, 03:28 AM   #22
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Old 19 October 2013, 03:29 AM   #23
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Love the AT Speedmaster combo.
Sell the SubC and get a 5513 and GMT :)
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Old 19 October 2013, 03:31 AM   #24
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A GMT if you're looking for a variation. A 5513 if you're madly in love with a sub and would want an oldie to pair with your modern sub C date.
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Old 19 October 2013, 03:35 AM   #25
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GMT for sure.
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Old 20 October 2013, 12:13 AM   #26
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Some great info and perspectives thus far. Thanks all.

Here is some additional info if it helps..

Neither the SubC or the 357050 are leaving the stable.

And I still consider not getting each of the aforementioned kits due to the following:

A. I already have an iteration of a Sub
B. I already have a watch with a date/cyclops.

Option A would be 1675 over the 5513 and Option B would be the no date 5513 over the 1675.

My collection is now purposefully small, and, at the moment I am leaning towards the 1675. However, this is open for consideration..where I defer to this forum's good judgement.
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Old 20 October 2013, 01:09 AM   #27
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1675 for sure
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Old 20 October 2013, 02:55 AM   #28
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Old 20 October 2013, 03:59 AM   #29
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You cant go wrong with either really. I have couple of vintage subs and the 1675 GMT, which was the most recent of the buys, and in all honesty, the 1675 is getting the most wear. Everything about it just adds up perfectly..........case dimensions, dial and hands combo, and last but not least..... the Pepsi bezel! These are awesome watches and have got to be one of the all time greats from Rolex! Mine is from around 1967/68 and people simply don't believe it. Anyway, whichever you decide.....enjoy!
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Old 20 October 2013, 05:15 AM   #30
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1675! One sub is enough for me, personally. 1675's, especially with Pepsi inserts, seem to be strongly climbing in price too.

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