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Old 1 July 2009, 11:53 PM   #1
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Icon5 Steve McQueen's Rolex

Hello everybody!

did you hear about Steve McQueen's Rolex Submariner sold for 234,000$? Amazing.. Does anyone here know the exact name of that submariner? I really like that watch! I'll be happy if I get an identical one, not the one that was Steve's one :p
is it maybe this one? http://www.globalwatchmarket.com/Rolex/282525.aspx

thank you everybody!

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Old 2 July 2009, 12:44 AM   #2
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Steve McQueen wore an older non-date version of the Sub.. a model 5512, which is very hard to come by on a good day. An alternative would be the vintage 5513; almost identical except for a 2 line dial vs 4 lines on the 5512 (COSC)

If you want a modern reference that is almost indistinguishable from a Steve McQueen Sub, then go for the model 14060M.........
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Old 2 July 2009, 01:01 AM   #3
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Old 2 July 2009, 01:50 AM   #4
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If you're really after a 5512 then like Larry has already commented you need to do lots of searching to find one. As I've seen a couple come up in the last few months, but other than that I haven't seen that many in about 5 years
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Old 2 July 2009, 02:20 AM   #5
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So for a normal person, the 14060M is your best bet.
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Old 3 July 2009, 12:13 AM   #6
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So for a normal person, the 14060M is your best bet.
Esp the latest version with the COSC text.
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i actually prefer the non cosc version, super clean. my dream watch if i can find a piece.
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the 5512 is a true piece to get...
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Old 4 July 2009, 12:56 AM   #9
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thank you everybody! =) nice pictures Dan!
I think I'll consider the advice about the 14060M! but I need to think about it.. do you think 5400$ is a fine price or is it a bit too high? I saw it here, I think it's a reliable site... http://www.globalwatchmarket.com/Rolex/310237.aspx

thanks!
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