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littlebill1138 · 19 May 2013, 02:39 PM

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? :-)

Lol-x · 19 May 2013, 02:55 PM

Both wonderful vintage pieces

Great condition, congrats!!!

Brisman · 19 May 2013, 09:01 PM

Nice pieces mate, congratulations.

high5 · 19 May 2013, 11:05 PM

very nice! congrats!

sea-dweller · 20 May 2013, 12:59 AM

Congrats!

melons · 20 May 2013, 01:39 AM

Two nice pieces.

jatco · 20 May 2013, 01:42 AM

Congrats on 2 great pieces.. Love em!

mike369 · 20 May 2013, 05:29 AM

What a wonderful pair !

HL65 · 20 May 2013, 05:33 AM

Congrats and welcome to TRF! Cheers,

19 May 2013, 02:39 PM	#1
littlebill1138 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: 5513 Lollipop. Posts: 8	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? :-)

19 May 2013, 02:55 PM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,555	Both wonderful vintage pieces Great condition, congrats!!! __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

20 May 2013, 01:42 AM	#7
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,355	Congrats on 2 great pieces.. Love em! __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

20 May 2013, 05:33 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,990	Congrats and welcome to TRF! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

19 May 2013, 09:01 PM	#3
Brisman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Donald Location: Australia Posts: 973	Nice pieces mate, congratulations.

19 May 2013, 11:05 PM	#4
high5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: hong kong Posts: 300	very nice! congrats!

20 May 2013, 12:59 AM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

20 May 2013, 01:39 AM	#6
melons "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 991	Two nice pieces.

20 May 2013, 05:29 AM	#8
mike369 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: HK Posts: 13	What a wonderful pair !

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