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WatchTimes · 12 April 2009, 11:18 PM

OK

I have a vintage dilemma

Would you rather have

1) Superdome 5513 from 1978 and a basic entry Red Sub

or

2) A beautiful all original ncg 5508

I am either going to keep my 5513 and pick up a cheaper Red Sub or I am going to sell my 5513 and get a 5508.

Obviously these are not being bought to wear daily. Perhaps once every week or two.

Also, we can all say our watches are not investments as much as we want BUT they are (especially when buying vintage). Good or bad they are investments, you know they will maintain a certain value. They are just not active investments. Id love to have and keep them all BUT that's not an option so I need to decide which one could be the better piece to own in the long term as I would be equally happy with either option.

Spark · 12 April 2009, 11:27 PM

The 5508 is a rare grail I own both a 5513 and Red sub, but I'd easily sell both for a 5508

mike · 12 April 2009, 11:38 PM

Jeremy,

The RED is certainly a desirable watch and to many represent the "next level" in collecting. Much the same can be said of the 5513 as a great way to enter the world of vintage Rolex and certainly the watch has a special history in several of it's varients.

Having said that, the 5508 is the precursor to both and in many ways set the tone for what we call "vintage Rolex".

It obtained in good original condition I think it's the obivous choice.

WatchTimes · 12 April 2009, 11:50 PM

Thanks guys!
Thats kind of what I was thinking.

Now I need to sell my 5513.
Its in great shape, has a super dome on it
original hands and dial in beautiful shape
from 78. I have some paperwork from when it was
serviced at RSC Canada as well.

Just gotta figure out a value and get it moving to jump on
the 5508. I wish it was a big crown BUT we have to start
somewhere :)

abr68 · 13 April 2009, 01:58 AM

Hi,
Go for the 5508!
See my "Avatar"...

Best,
Axel

TSW · 13 April 2009, 02:32 AM

Would love to have a 5508!!

View Poll Results: Would you rather have
A beautiful all original ncg 5508	7	53.85%
Superdome 5513 from 1978 and a basic entry Red Sub	6	46.15%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

12 April 2009, 11:18 PM	#1
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Vintage dilemma.... OK I have a vintage dilemma Would you rather have 1) Superdome 5513 from 1978 and a basic entry Red Sub or 2) A beautiful all original ncg 5508 I am either going to keep my 5513 and pick up a cheaper Red Sub or I am going to sell my 5513 and get a 5508. Obviously these are not being bought to wear daily. Perhaps once every week or two. Also, we can all say our watches are not investments as much as we want BUT they are (especially when buying vintage). Good or bad they are investments, you know they will maintain a certain value. They are just not active investments. Id love to have and keep them all BUT that's not an option so I need to decide which one could be the better piece to own in the long term as I would be equally happy with either option. __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

12 April 2009, 11:50 PM	#4
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	Thanks guys! Thats kind of what I was thinking. Now I need to sell my 5513. Its in great shape, has a super dome on it original hands and dial in beautiful shape from 78. I have some paperwork from when it was serviced at RSC Canada as well. Just gotta figure out a value and get it moving to jump on the 5508. I wish it was a big crown BUT we have to start somewhere :) __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

13 April 2009, 02:32 AM	#6
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Would love to have a 5508!! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

12 April 2009, 11:27 PM	#2
Spark "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: U.K. Watch: Too Many Posts: 2,097	The 5508 is a rare grail I own both a 5513 and Red sub, but I'd easily sell both for a 5508

12 April 2009, 11:38 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Jeremy, The RED is certainly a desirable watch and to many represent the "next level" in collecting. Much the same can be said of the 5513 as a great way to enter the world of vintage Rolex and certainly the watch has a special history in several of it's varients. Having said that, the 5508 is the precursor to both and in many ways set the tone for what we call "vintage Rolex". It obtained in good original condition I think it's the obivous choice.

13 April 2009, 01:58 AM	#5
abr68 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Axel Location: Germany Watch: view my signature Posts: 612	Hi, Go for the 5508! See my "Avatar"... Best, Axel

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