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Gob Bluth · 15 April 2011, 05:37 AM

Ladies and Gents,

I have been bitten by the vintage bug and have a scenario I would like to run by you:

Should I sell my Sea Dweller (Z Serial, complete mint package) for a gorgeous Submariner 5513 in mint condition, all original (no papers, etc)? This sub has me drooling but the SD was my 1st and favorite Rolex (but I've never seen a Sub like this one).

Here's my current collection:
SD
GMT Master II 16710
GMT Master 1675
Air King 5500
IWC Small Portuguese 3531

I realize that I should sell the 16710 first as it's so similar to the 1675 but it's not moving on the sales forums. I figure the SD would sell quicker and I'm not in the position to add another watch without selling one first.

Prices: I figure the SD would sell somewhere in the low to mid 5s and the Sub is about 6K.

Being left w/o a modern Rolex: If I made this deal I would be left with a vintage Air King, GMT and Sub + my dress watch (the IWC) as I would eventually sell the 16710. Would you mind being left w/o a modern Rolex?

As always, I understand that I have to make the final decision. I'm just looking for some guidance, imput and thoughts. Thanks!

capote · 15 April 2011, 06:09 AM

While I do appreciate vintage, would it not become harder to find parts and maintain a 5513 in the years to come? It must have been introduced more than 50 years ago. Personally I woundn't like to just own vintage for practical reasons. I would stick with the Sea Dweller, that is an awesome watch

steubi1 · 15 April 2011, 06:43 AM

Hi Ross,

I understand your situation.

Personally, I am not into vintage, actually I go always for the latest models. But there is one exception: My 16600 Sea-Dweller. Never ever will I sell this watch.

If I were in your situation, I would sell the IWC, but I understand that IWC's are hard to sell on the second hand market....

And if you like vintage, where is the problem being left without a "modern" Rolex? You always could buy one if you wanted one.....

And: Yes, the 5513 is a classic beauty, too!

Good luck with your decision, just follow your heart....
Tom

Dweller of the Sea · 15 April 2011, 06:48 AM

Wait until the 16710 is sold. Patience is a virtue.
You´ll just end up wanting the SD again.

Plenty of spareparts for the 5513. They produced the watch for decades, plenty of parts available, used and new.

watchmancy · 15 April 2011, 08:03 AM

buy the sea dweller its discontinued and will get harder to find!

Jannal · 15 April 2011, 08:31 AM

I would keep the SD and sale one of the GMT & IWC.

nauticajoe · 15 April 2011, 08:50 AM

I'd hold on to the SD.

Clay · 15 April 2011, 08:54 AM

I happen to own a Y series 16600 Sea Dweller and a 1977 1665 (Not a 5513 but it's the same idea).....I think the 5513 is an amazing watch, but then again so is the 16600.....

If the 5513 is really mint, then I would go with that.....

You can always pick up another 16600.....They are not a rare as people seem to make them out to be......

15 April 2011, 05:37 AM	#1
Gob Bluth Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Watch: 16610LV & 16710 Posts: 530	SD 16600 or Submariner 5513 Ladies and Gents, I have been bitten by the vintage bug and have a scenario I would like to run by you: Should I sell my Sea Dweller (Z Serial, complete mint package) for a gorgeous Submariner 5513 in mint condition, all original (no papers, etc)? This sub has me drooling but the SD was my 1st and favorite Rolex (but I've never seen a Sub like this one). Here's my current collection: SD GMT Master II 16710 GMT Master 1675 Air King 5500 IWC Small Portuguese 3531 I realize that I should sell the 16710 first as it's so similar to the 1675 but it's not moving on the sales forums. I figure the SD would sell quicker and I'm not in the position to add another watch without selling one first. Prices: I figure the SD would sell somewhere in the low to mid 5s and the Sub is about 6K. Being left w/o a modern Rolex: If I made this deal I would be left with a vintage Air King, GMT and Sub + my dress watch (the IWC) as I would eventually sell the 16710. Would you mind being left w/o a modern Rolex? As always, I understand that I have to make the final decision. I'm just looking for some guidance, imput and thoughts. Thanks!

15 April 2011, 08:31 AM	#6
Jannal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 685	I would keep the SD and sale one of the GMT & IWC. __________________ Bell & Ross: BRS-98S Casio: G-Shock GW-5000-1JF / DW-5040 40th / DW-5035D 35th / DW-5030C 30th / DW-5000SP 20th / DW-5600C-9CV / Marlin W-450 Panerai: Luminor 000i Seiko: SBGX117 / SBGX335 / SNE543P1

15 April 2011, 06:09 AM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	While I do appreciate vintage, would it not become harder to find parts and maintain a 5513 in the years to come? It must have been introduced more than 50 years ago. Personally I woundn't like to just own vintage for practical reasons. I would stick with the Sea Dweller, that is an awesome watch

15 April 2011, 06:43 AM	#3
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	Hi Ross, I understand your situation. Personally, I am not into vintage, actually I go always for the latest models. But there is one exception: My 16600 Sea-Dweller. Never ever will I sell this watch. If I were in your situation, I would sell the IWC, but I understand that IWC's are hard to sell on the second hand market.... And if you like vintage, where is the problem being left without a "modern" Rolex? You always could buy one if you wanted one..... And: Yes, the 5513 is a classic beauty, too! Good luck with your decision, just follow your heart.... Tom

15 April 2011, 06:48 AM	#4
Dweller of the Sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: EU Watch: ing TRF Posts: 576	Wait until the 16710 is sold. Patience is a virtue. You´ll just end up wanting the SD again. Plenty of spareparts for the 5513. They produced the watch for decades, plenty of parts available, used and new.

15 April 2011, 08:03 AM	#5
watchmancy Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: michigan Watch: sea dweller 16600 Posts: 43	buy the sea dweller its discontinued and will get harder to find!

15 April 2011, 08:50 AM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I'd hold on to the SD.

15 April 2011, 08:54 AM	#8
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	I happen to own a Y series 16600 Sea Dweller and a 1977 1665 (Not a 5513 but it's the same idea).....I think the 5513 is an amazing watch, but then again so is the 16600..... If the 5513 is really mint, then I would go with that..... You can always pick up another 16600.....They are not a rare as people seem to make them out to be......

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