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Old 17 December 2014, 08:19 AM   #31
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My vote is for a nice maxi-dialed 5513.
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Old 18 December 2014, 06:41 PM   #32
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Oh man you guys are making it hard!!! I have a problem that i cant try them in person. Thanks for the links and suggestions - keep em coming!
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Old 18 December 2014, 06:43 PM   #33
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Guys you are making it hard! Thanks for the links and suggestions, keep em coming!:)
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Old 19 December 2014, 02:46 AM   #34
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Simple, get ur birth year. It will be special. All u have to decide now is date or no date.


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Old 19 December 2014, 03:39 AM   #35
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16750 of course!! Lovely piece.
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Old 19 December 2014, 04:23 AM   #36
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Are the recommendations for a 16750 meant for a matte dial or glossy with gold indexes?
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Old 19 December 2014, 04:42 AM   #37
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Are the recommendations for a 16750 meant for a matte dial or glossy with gold indexes?
Matte dial. The 16750's with WG surrounds were implemented in the mid '80s but OP is looking for one from 1981.
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Old 12 January 2015, 12:05 AM   #38
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Are the recommendations for a 16750 meant for a matte dial or glossy with gold indexes?
Matte of course!
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Old 12 January 2015, 06:28 AM   #39
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Some very good suggestions and advice from the guys already. You might also consider a Seadweller 16600 - great watch. Good luck!
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Old 12 January 2015, 07:10 AM   #40
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I had both a 16750 and a 16800 at the same time... Only the matte dial 16800 remains as my birth year watch.



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Old 12 January 2015, 01:05 PM   #41
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You will not loose money on Sub no date which is on your budget. Try hard you can get new from TRF
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Old 13 January 2015, 05:30 PM   #42
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They are both excellent. 81 was also a good Blue Tudor Snowflake year.
They are likely to gain more value than either of the Rolex's over time.
Same case and technology as the 5513 ETA movement and currently
around 4K here and likely double that plus in 10 years.

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Old 13 January 2015, 07:03 PM   #43
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You probably can't go very wrong but also consider the 1680, yes i am very biased and I love mine but an end of line from 81 is possible:

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Old 13 January 2015, 07:49 PM   #44
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get the one you prefer - it's your money
^ this here
1981 and $6k you have so many options.
Find a watch that appeals and do buy from a trusted seller here
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