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clarkhardball · 17 January 2013, 10:45 PM

Hypothetically speaking, say you only had space for one in your collection, what would you keep?

Unpolished 5513 with original factory finish

or

5512 with a service dial but just as beautiful

Just one of those 'what if' days I guess...

HERITAGE82 · 17 January 2013, 10:51 PM

The 5512 is beautiful, however the colors in that 5513 make me

Vincent65 · 17 January 2013, 10:55 PM

of those two, the top one - no question

powerfunk · 17 January 2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

of those two, the top one - no question

x2...go with the watch that's more beautiful! Your wrist doesn't know which case designation is rarer.

That 5512 is sexy, but parting with that 5513 would just be a crime!

Kobin · 17 January 2013, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent65

of those two, the top one - no question

That. The patina is marvelous.

dddrees · 17 January 2013, 11:14 PM

Originality = Vintage = Unmolested

Originality

paltak · 18 January 2013, 01:49 AM

5513 for sure, especially if you could source a faded gray insert :)

Vincent65 · 22 January 2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by paltak

5513 for sure, especially if you could source a faded gray insert :)

That looks like the original fat font insert to me, and it is a little faded, with a gorgeous blue element, and it is beautiful! No need to find another one, when you have perfection!

vkychoo · 18 January 2013, 02:14 AM

5513 for me too

katana · 18 January 2013, 04:48 AM

5513 has so beautiful patina, the clock is incredible

Clay · 18 January 2013, 05:07 AM

5513

rain_maker · 18 January 2013, 05:09 AM

Patina + 2 lines = winner

topcat30093 · 18 January 2013, 05:16 AM

Two very nice watches.

But for me its got to be the 5513 without a shadow of a doubt.

MYK · 18 January 2013, 05:18 AM

5513, both gorgeous btw!

nick c · 18 January 2013, 05:54 AM

5513 as I am going to buy one had only $2600

fredtwe · 18 January 2013, 06:19 AM

5513

Tijssan · 18 January 2013, 07:29 AM

5513 without a shadow of a doubt.

If you plan on selling it let me know!

TurboWatch · 18 January 2013, 10:27 AM

5513 is my choice for its originality. However, whoever told you the 5513 is unpolished with with original finish is wrong.

clarkhardball · 18 January 2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboWatch

5513 is my choice for its originality. However, whoever told you the 5513 is unpolished with with original finish is wrong.

Sorry buddy, it is unpolished. The pics don't do it justice, was taken with a phone camera there. If you will insist, then I have no choice but to applaud your jedi skills.

clarkhardball · 18 January 2013, 10:24 AM

Wow. Overwhelming census!

HL65 · 18 January 2013, 10:46 AM

5513

Frogman4me · 18 January 2013, 10:46 AM

5513!!

simplerolex · 18 January 2013, 12:46 PM

The top one, no question ('Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication'):

1- I love the patina on the top one
2- I am not a big fan of the 4 lines on the dial
3- Same water resistance and I do not think there is any additional accuracy with the COSC

VinSub1680 · 18 January 2013, 02:55 PM

definitely 5513

RC2 · 21 January 2013, 04:11 PM

5513

Jason71 · 22 January 2013, 05:38 AM

I need better detailed pictures, but the case of the 5512 looks to be sharper and less worn. It is tough for me to judge which one I would want without more pictures.

BTW, it is tough to say that the 5513 has the "original factory finish" based on the one picture because at least one of the lugs looks to have at least been polished even slightly.......even if it has been through just normal wearing of the watch.

Kingair · 22 January 2013, 06:40 AM

5513 . . . I really love the patina

HAGOne

pdoukas · 22 January 2013, 06:43 AM

5513

Vlad · 22 January 2013, 08:47 AM

no questions - 5512. With time, you'll find a correct dial, but 5512 is a lot rarer and a lot more desirable. As far as original finish, I do not believe any of that. After 35+ years there is no way you can prove that the watch was never polished.

financeman · 22 January 2013, 01:10 PM

I love the patina of the 5513 but if I could only have one it would have to be the 5512. As Vlad said, you can get a correct dial for it but until then, you still have a beautiful, collectible watch you can wear

View Poll Results: Which one would you keep? 5513 or 5512?
5513	56	57.73%
5512	41	42.27%
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17 January 2013, 10:45 PM	#1
clarkhardball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: Manila Posts: 323	5512 vs. 5513 Hypothetically speaking, say you only had space for one in your collection, what would you keep? Unpolished 5513 with original factory finish or 5512 with a service dial but just as beautiful Just one of those 'what if' days I guess...

17 January 2013, 10:51 PM	#2
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,435	The 5512 is beautiful, however the colors in that 5513 make me __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

17 January 2013, 11:14 PM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Originality = Vintage = Unmolested Originality __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

18 January 2013, 04:48 AM	#10
katana "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Paradis Location: Sweden Watch: Sub.1680/ Datejust Posts: 885	5513 has so beautiful patina, the clock is incredible __________________

17 January 2013, 10:55 PM	#3
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	of those two, the top one - no question

18 January 2013, 01:49 AM	#7
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	5513 for sure, especially if you could source a faded gray insert :)

18 January 2013, 02:14 AM	#9
vkychoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Vince Choo Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: 5513 '67 Sub Posts: 160	5513 for me too

18 January 2013, 05:07 AM	#11
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	5513

18 January 2013, 05:09 AM	#12
rain_maker Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: Boston Watch: 5513 Posts: 201	Patina + 2 lines = winner

18 January 2013, 05:16 AM	#13
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,449	Two very nice watches. But for me its got to be the 5513 without a shadow of a doubt. __________________

18 January 2013, 05:18 AM	#14
MYK 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: @kuwaitinglist Posts: 1,622	5513, both gorgeous btw!

18 January 2013, 05:54 AM	#15
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	5513 as I am going to buy one had only $2600

18 January 2013, 06:19 AM	#16
fredtwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: NY Watch: Patek Posts: 19	5513

18 January 2013, 07:29 AM	#17
Tijssan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GMT+8 Watch: this... Posts: 770	5513 without a shadow of a doubt. If you plan on selling it let me know!

18 January 2013, 10:27 AM	#18
TurboWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,641	5513 is my choice for its originality. However, whoever told you the 5513 is unpolished with with original finish is wrong.

18 January 2013, 10:24 AM	#20
clarkhardball "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jake Location: Manila Posts: 323	Wow. Overwhelming census!

18 January 2013, 10:46 AM	#21
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,990	5513 __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 January 2013, 10:46 AM	#22
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	5513!!

18 January 2013, 12:46 PM	#23
simplerolex Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Houston, TX Watch: Milsub 5513/5517 Posts: 143	The top one, no question ('Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication'): 1- I love the patina on the top one 2- I am not a big fan of the 4 lines on the dial 3- Same water resistance and I do not think there is any additional accuracy with the COSC

18 January 2013, 02:55 PM	#24
VinSub1680 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: HKG Watch: 16520,5513 &RedSub Posts: 92	definitely 5513

21 January 2013, 04:11 PM	#25
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	5513 __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

22 January 2013, 05:38 AM	#26
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	I need better detailed pictures, but the case of the 5512 looks to be sharper and less worn. It is tough for me to judge which one I would want without more pictures. BTW, it is tough to say that the 5513 has the "original factory finish" based on the one picture because at least one of the lugs looks to have at least been polished even slightly.......even if it has been through just normal wearing of the watch. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

22 January 2013, 06:40 AM	#27
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	5513 . . . I really love the patina HAGOne

22 January 2013, 06:43 AM	#28
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	5513

22 January 2013, 08:47 AM	#29
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 813	no questions - 5512. With time, you'll find a correct dial, but 5512 is a lot rarer and a lot more desirable. As far as original finish, I do not believe any of that. After 35+ years there is no way you can prove that the watch was never polished.

22 January 2013, 01:10 PM	#30
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	I love the patina of the 5513 but if I could only have one it would have to be the 5512. As Vlad said, you can get a correct dial for it but until then, you still have a beautiful, collectible watch you can wear __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

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