ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Peter1 · 20 November 2009, 10:00 AM

On recommendations from fellow forum members, I gave my old 5513 to Max in Sydney. He's done a wonderful job. Evidently the previous owner had it serviced by a butcher with a chainsaw. The dial is 100% original, the plexi is aftermarket. The case has not been polished.
I couldn't bring myself to shell out $1000 on a bracelet so I bought a NATO-style strap.
Without further ado, here t is..

Speed · 20 November 2009, 12:58 PM

Gorgeous watch!!! I am going to start looking for some Vintage Sub action soon.

BTW, you need to push the year on your digital camera up one!

Rob_b · 20 November 2009, 01:06 PM

Beautiful

good to see that you've kept in it's original condition, as far as possible

Quote:

Originally Posted by masugu

BTW, you need to push the year on your digital camera up one!

......

Rob

mcjp6 · 20 November 2009, 05:11 PM

Very nice Peter...

Thats a great looking 5513.

Max does a great job and a big discount on RSC prices too.

swatty · 20 November 2009, 06:19 PM

Looks great

, but why did you take a year to show us

BTW, we are having a GTG early January if you want to join us

multimedia · 20 November 2009, 06:58 PM

Fantastic!!

That is one beautiful time piece, that's for sure!

Enjoy, and wear it well.

Cheers,
Joe

DadsWatch72 · 20 November 2009, 11:24 PM

The watch looks nice but I don't like nato straps. If you really want a SS bracelet, then I would talk to Steve Mulholland and see what he can come up with for a bracelet. An original bracelet would look soooo nice on this watch IMO.

T5AUS · 21 November 2009, 06:41 AM

Nice one Peter. Who and where is Max? FMI thanks and how much did the service cost you

pz93c · 21 November 2009, 07:18 AM

Sharp.

mcjp6 · 21 November 2009, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T5AUS

Nice one Peter. Who and where is Max? FMI thanks and how much did the service cost you

Phil Max is Rolex trained and can obtain Rolex parts, he is really old school and a true gentlemen. In Sydney CBD you can find him at http://www.maxswisswatch.com/. He did a 5513 service for me around six months ago, cost was around $440......

T5AUS · 21 November 2009, 07:40 AM

Thanks Michael, will check him out

1000ftSub · 21 November 2009, 07:41 AM

lookin good

T5AUS · 21 November 2009, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatty

BTW, we are having a GTG early January if you want to join us

I noticed that Pete and thought of making the 900 K's dash down. However, I would be driving as I like to check out the antique shops en route, there's always something to be found, but it's just too close to New Years Eve and I wouldn't want to be on the roads with the drunken hoards at that time

Have a good one and I will check in next time maybe

Peter1 · 23 November 2009, 08:09 AM

Max did the service for $440. I paid cash and avoided the 10% tax. I supplied my own aftermarket plexi. He threw in some genuine spingbars. The ones I had were aftermarket ones holding on the jubilee bracelet it had when I got it.
I do admit to being a cheapskate and I have skimped on the bracelet and the "high dome" plexi. The Rolex equivalent of having a Maserati and filling it with the cheap petrol.
I will be in the USA in Feb so might try and find the right vintage bracelet then.
This 5513 sits up incredibly next to my 2000 non date 14060 and the NATO strap is a nice point of difference when they are side by side. I will take a pic of both so you can all see what I mean.
I am now updating the my camera's date.

PS keep me updated the the Sydney GTG.

Lol-x · 23 November 2009, 08:32 AM

It looks like that NATO strap is a little too wide.
Is it 20mm

Otherwise the watch looks excellent.

Max has given that a new lease on life

onkyo · 23 November 2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lol-x

It looks like that NATO strap is a little too wide.
Is it 20mm

Otherwise the watch looks excellent.

Max has given that a new lease on life

Good eye Steve.... the strap does look a bit too wide but a proper strap is not a big deal.

The watch looks amazing!

Congrats.

Speed · 23 November 2009, 09:27 AM

I finally figured out why you see so many older Subs on NATOs. The bracelets don't seem to stand the test of time as well as the watch head. Oh well, to be expected I guess.

I just ordered a NATO-esque strap from http://www.gasgasbones.com.

The guy is in the UK. He will make a strap to fit your wrist. Most are intended for Speedmaster Pros as they can be made with patches commemorating moon landings, but I think the one I am getting will work very nicely with my Sub! I opted not to get a patch.

T5AUS · 23 November 2009, 12:53 PM

Thanks for the info Peter, that service sounds like a good deal.
I have found that the Nato straps, although looking good on most of my sports vintage watches, because they sit between the back of the watch and my wrist they just lift the watch that bit higher off the wrist and I am lately prefering a bracelet which allows the watch to sit down on the wrist. I guess I might have to try the individual Nato side straps

Peter1 · 23 November 2009, 02:12 PM

I ordered my NATO strap from "west coast time". Abot US$16 delivered to me here in Sydney. The quality appears pretty to be pretty good.
I accept what Phil says about the NATO making the big Sub cit a little higher off your wrist, but I think the unique and old school feel the NATO gives the Sub more than makes up for it. And ... if a springbar breaks or pops out (does this ever happen), the NATO keeps the watch attached to my wrist!

Dalton · 23 November 2009, 05:20 PM

That's a great looking watch!

T5AUS · 23 November 2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter1

And ... if a springbar breaks or pops out (does this ever happen), the NATO keeps the watch attached to my wrist!

Hey, good point Peter

oinkitt · 23 November 2009, 05:57 PM

So I will have something new to bring to the GTG.

Its a 2nd quater 1961 model in really great original condition.

Keep looking guys, they are still out there!!

swatty · 23 November 2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oinkitt

So I will have something new to bring to the GTG.

Its a 2nd quater 1961 model in really great original condition.

Keep looking guys, they are still out there!!

Wow, great find Adrian

T5AUS · 23 November 2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oinkitt

So I will have something new to bring to the GTG.

Its a 2nd quater 1961 model in really great original condition.

Keep looking guys, they are still out there!!

My god, some local market find, which market was that

very nice

Rebel · 24 November 2009, 01:16 AM

I love that Sub on a strap!

Peter1 · 25 November 2009, 09:49 AM

Adrian's 1961 Tudor Sub is amazing. There's something about the old watches with a really "lived in" look. Mine has been well-looked after but one that's seen a bit of wrist time certainly has appeal.
Re the questions about the width of the NATO. It does measure exactly 20mm and is very snug fit through the lugs.

Some Pair · 25 November 2009, 02:54 PM

Now that's a HaPpY Rolex you got there Peter!

mixz1 · 26 November 2009, 02:20 AM

Deleted

mixz1 · 26 November 2009, 02:23 AM

I'm a newbie here and learning. My 5513, purchased new in July of 1967 and on my wrist ever since, is a "meters first" Submariner. Your watch, which pre-dates mine by two years is a "feet first". Can someone enlighten me. I thought the "meters first" watches were older.

tamba · 29 November 2009, 06:18 AM

Beautiful 5513, Peter. In my mind the perfect Sports Rolex, it has that clear semitry in its design with the maxi dial. Under rated and still comparatively affordable to the masses of Rolex fanatics ;-). Thank you for sharing.

20 November 2009, 06:58 PM	#6
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Fantastic!! That is one beautiful time piece, that's for sure! Enjoy, and wear it well. Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

23 November 2009, 08:32 AM	#15
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,555	It looks like that NATO strap is a little too wide. Is it 20mm Otherwise the watch looks excellent. Max has given that a new lease on life __________________ *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

23 November 2009, 12:53 PM	#18
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Re Nato's Thanks for the info Peter, that service sounds like a good deal. I have found that the Nato straps, although looking good on most of my sports vintage watches, because they sit between the back of the watch and my wrist they just lift the watch that bit higher off the wrist and I am lately prefering a bracelet which allows the watch to sit down on the wrist. I guess I might have to try the individual Nato side straps

24 November 2009, 01:16 AM	#25
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,241	I love that Sub on a strap! __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

26 November 2009, 02:20 AM	#28
mixz1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lecanto, FL Posts: 32	Feet first Deleted

20 November 2009, 12:58 PM	#2
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Gorgeous watch!!! I am going to start looking for some Vintage Sub action soon. BTW, you need to push the year on your digital camera up one!

20 November 2009, 05:11 PM	#4
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	Very nice Peter... Thats a great looking 5513. Max does a great job and a big discount on RSC prices too.

20 November 2009, 06:19 PM	#5
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Looks great , but why did you take a year to show us BTW, we are having a GTG early January if you want to join us

20 November 2009, 11:24 PM	#7
DadsWatch72 Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: DRSD 1665 #3551XXX Posts: 2,401	The watch looks nice but I don't like nato straps. If you really want a SS bracelet, then I would talk to Steve Mulholland and see what he can come up with for a bracelet. An original bracelet would look soooo nice on this watch IMO.

21 November 2009, 06:41 AM	#8
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Nice one Peter. Who and where is Max? FMI thanks and how much did the service cost you

21 November 2009, 07:18 AM	#9
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Sharp.

21 November 2009, 07:40 AM	#11
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	Thanks Michael, will check him out

21 November 2009, 07:41 AM	#12
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	lookin good

23 November 2009, 08:09 AM	#14
Peter1 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 87	Max did the service for $440. I paid cash and avoided the 10% tax. I supplied my own aftermarket plexi. He threw in some genuine spingbars. The ones I had were aftermarket ones holding on the jubilee bracelet it had when I got it. I do admit to being a cheapskate and I have skimped on the bracelet and the "high dome" plexi. The Rolex equivalent of having a Maserati and filling it with the cheap petrol. I will be in the USA in Feb so might try and find the right vintage bracelet then. This 5513 sits up incredibly next to my 2000 non date 14060 and the NATO strap is a nice point of difference when they are side by side. I will take a pic of both so you can all see what I mean. I am now updating the my camera's date. PS keep me updated the the Sydney GTG.

23 November 2009, 09:27 AM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I finally figured out why you see so many older Subs on NATOs. The bracelets don't seem to stand the test of time as well as the watch head. Oh well, to be expected I guess. I just ordered a NATO-esque strap from http://www.gasgasbones.com. The guy is in the UK. He will make a strap to fit your wrist. Most are intended for Speedmaster Pros as they can be made with patches commemorating moon landings, but I think the one I am getting will work very nicely with my Sub! I opted not to get a patch.

23 November 2009, 02:12 PM	#19
Peter1 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 87	I ordered my NATO strap from "west coast time". Abot US$16 delivered to me here in Sydney. The quality appears pretty to be pretty good. I accept what Phil says about the NATO making the big Sub cit a little higher off your wrist, but I think the unique and old school feel the NATO gives the Sub more than makes up for it. And ... if a springbar breaks or pops out (does this ever happen), the NATO keeps the watch attached to my wrist!

23 November 2009, 05:20 PM	#20
Dalton TechXpert Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Dal Location: Seattle Watch: 168000 Posts: 1,614	That's a great looking watch!

25 November 2009, 09:49 AM	#26
Peter1 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 87	Adrian's 1961 Tudor Sub is amazing. There's something about the old watches with a really "lived in" look. Mine has been well-looked after but one that's seen a bit of wrist time certainly has appeal. Re the questions about the width of the NATO. It does measure exactly 20mm and is very snug fit through the lugs.

25 November 2009, 02:54 PM	#27
Some Pair Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: seFl.byWayOfBklyn Watch: The Rollie's..... Posts: 609	Now that's a HaPpY Rolex you got there Peter!

26 November 2009, 02:23 AM	#29
mixz1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lecanto, FL Posts: 32	I'm a newbie here and learning. My 5513, purchased new in July of 1967 and on my wrist ever since, is a "meters first" Submariner. Your watch, which pre-dates mine by two years is a "feet first". Can someone enlighten me. I thought the "meters first" watches were older.

29 November 2009, 06:18 AM	#30
tamba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 25	Beautiful 5513, Peter. In my mind the perfect Sports Rolex, it has that clear semitry in its design with the maxi dial. Under rated and still comparatively affordable to the masses of Rolex fanatics ;-). Thank you for sharing.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)