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Old 6 May 2013, 10:02 AM   #1
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5513 on a dive...


...12 dives actually, last week off Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Poor viz and cold (15C at 20 m) but had a great time anyway. Always enjoy getting the Sub wet!


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Old 6 May 2013, 10:05 AM   #2
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Braver man than I. Nice to see the 5513 in its element though.
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Old 6 May 2013, 10:50 AM   #3
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Uwatec computer?
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Old 6 May 2013, 10:50 AM   #4
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Rod,
You Sir get today's brass balls award! Good for you!
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Old 6 May 2013, 12:33 PM   #5
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Good seals, good case, pass pressure test, what's to be afraid of?

Good on you for stretching its legs, just as any old muscle / sports car needs to run triple digits every now & then ;)
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Old 6 May 2013, 12:49 PM   #6
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Uwatec computer?
It's a Cressi Leonardo.


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Old 6 May 2013, 12:53 PM   #7
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I got my Sub new in '72 and have worn it much of its life! I had a complete rebuild done by RSC last year so it's good as new and loves to be in the water!


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Old 6 May 2013, 03:10 PM   #8
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Rod, thanks for sharing!! Nice to see someone using and enjoying their watch, for the purpose it was made for!

And here's to the two of you continuing the journey together for many years to come!
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Old 6 May 2013, 03:47 PM   #9
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Love it! Thanks for sharing!
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Old 7 May 2013, 08:58 AM   #10
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A Rolex Submariner, of any age, is a diver's watch. That's what it was designed for - that's what it's meant to do. As long as the diver has taken it upon himself to have an annual pressure test performed and the integrity of the seals verified - strap it on and take it down.

Good to see you're not afraid to take it back into the world its meant to be in.

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Old 7 May 2013, 09:24 AM   #11
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Rod, thanks for sharing!! Nice to see someone using and enjoying their watch, for the purpose it was made for!
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Old 7 May 2013, 03:32 PM   #12
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That is super cool....thanks for sharing Rod!
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It is a known issue that all of the SubC and GMTIIC's movement have reliability issues. Something to do with a spring that was introduced. I expect this to further increase the value of older Submariners and GMTIIs.
Heck why can't I start my own internet rumor and raise the prices of MY WATCHES!!!!
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