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19 May 2013, 02:39 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: 5513 Lollipop.
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Joining the club with a 5513 and 1016 - also, questions about them
Over the course of six weeks I've gone a bit insane and have picked up two lovely pieces. One from a well-known dealer in SF, and another in-person sale verified by a friend/seller/WIS here in NYC. Here they are:
My 1978 Submariner Ref. 5513 with Type III 'Lollipop" Maxi Dial:  This one came with a 93150 and 580 end links. Are these period accurate? Also, the bezel insert is definitely a replacement. I don't mind it, considering how clean the tritium is on the dial. Would a '78 5513 even have any ghosting on its bezel insert? My 1972 Explorer I Ref. 1016:  And a macro shot to show the lume.  The first shot is on the 93150/580 that came with my 5513. What would a period accurate Bracelet/Link combination be? 280? 380B? The 580s work but don't sit -quite- right on it. The seller mentioned that the insides of the lugs have been laser welded by ABC, for scratches and, presumably, for pin stretch? I'd guess the case has been polished but it looks great. The dial, and lume markers are perfect, almost suspiciously so, but I love how crisp the text is. Thoughts on this? Possible redial? My local WIS friend/experts suggest it's not. After all, it's not THAT old of a piece. Anyway there you have it. I'm part of the club now, right? Is there a secret handshake to learn? :-) |
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19 May 2013, 02:55 PM
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Facilitator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Real Name: Steve
Location: Omnipresent
Posts: 33,555
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Both wonderful vintage pieces
 Great condition, congrats!!!
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19 May 2013, 09:01 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Real Name: Donald
Location: Australia
Posts: 973
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Nice pieces mate, congratulations.
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19 May 2013, 11:05 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: hong kong
Posts: 300
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very nice! congrats!
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20 May 2013, 12:59 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Congrats!
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20 May 2013, 01:39 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: GMT -5
Watch: Rolex/Panerai
Posts: 991
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Two nice pieces.
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20 May 2013, 01:42 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Thomas
Location: YVR
Watch: 116233/79190
Posts: 50,355
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Congrats on 2 great pieces.. Love em!
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20 May 2013, 05:29 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: HK
Posts: 13
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What a wonderful pair !
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20 May 2013, 05:33 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,990
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Congrats and welcome to TRF! Cheers,
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