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droptopman · 28 June 2017, 01:23 AM

The fascination with the brand goes back some 40 years to when I was a pre teen reading Ian Fleming. Pretty much have some love for all Rolex models, but over the years the Submariner has always been the one. Doing a little reminiscing here as a forum member is flying in on Friday to purchase my birth year gilt Submariner.

It is hard to argue with the perfection of the classic Sub that has now covered some 60+ years in a very similar configuration. To me it is a tool watch but is also a simple work of art.

Nothing new here as many share the same view of the Submariner. Guess I am having some mixed feelings about letting the gilt go...

A thread is worthless without pics, so some crappy phone pics

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incontrol · 28 June 2017, 01:37 AM

Beautiful watches! Who would argue with your thoughts? We all agree!

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nick c · 28 June 2017, 01:39 AM

Rolex submariner for life

Sub King · 28 June 2017, 01:43 AM

The Rolex Submariner truly is a work of art. Well said!

Twin1 · 28 June 2017, 01:45 AM

All well said!!

Dennisoul · 28 June 2017, 02:06 AM

Beautiful watches

sea-dweller · 28 June 2017, 02:11 AM

Nice watches!

RichM · 28 June 2017, 02:11 AM

Beautiful watches Mark.

datejust24 · 28 June 2017, 02:13 AM

That is a beautiful 5513 Mark...I have always loved it and have told you many times over the past couple years how much I love it...are you actually considering selling it ?! Say it isn't so

GerardoG · 28 June 2017, 02:20 AM

Keep it! A beauty!!!

dpdan93 · 28 June 2017, 02:26 AM

My sub is the first watch I bought and didn't immediately think "alright what's next"

droptopman · 28 June 2017, 02:36 AM

Thanks for all the nice comments. Certainly have mixed feelings about selling the gilt. I have had at least 20 Subs over the last 30 years of wearing Rolex. As much as I love the vintage Subs, the modern version suits my lifestyle perfectly. Somewhat funny as I hated the "maxi" case when it first came out. I remember telling my friends I would never own a 6 digit model...I currently have 2 6 digit Subs. LOL Never say never

I just do not wear the gilt enough to justify the expense. Keeping it locked in a safe and insured is just a waste of a nice watch. Going to a great member who will wear it and enjoy it.

kilyung · 28 June 2017, 02:46 AM

Who am I to disagree with such obvious intelligence?

AK797 · 28 June 2017, 02:55 AM

Tough to sell the gilt beauty but better to send it to a good home and the flyer sounds like he will.

brandrea · 28 June 2017, 03:04 AM

Fantastic post Mark and great shots of your 5513. I've always admired it but I understand your reluctance to hold on to it, especially if you're not wearing it.

L.J. · 28 June 2017, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droptopman

Thanks for all the nice comments. Certainly have mixed feelings about selling the gilt. I have had at least 20 Subs over the last 30 years of wearing Rolex. As much as I love the vintage Subs, the modern version suits my lifestyle perfectly. Somewhat funny as I hated the "maxi" case when it first came out. I remember telling my friends I would never own a 6 digit model...I currently have 2 6 digit Subs. LOL Never say never

I just do not wear the gilt enough to justify the expense. Keeping it locked in a safe and insured is just a waste of a nice watch. Going to a great member who will wear it and enjoy it.

Sir, I salute your intelligence on all accounts !

Clarity !

And yes...if I had to keep Only ONE watch, it would have to be a Rolex diver in SS... As for me, Nothing...absolutely Nothing comes close !!!

sensui · 28 June 2017, 03:49 AM

The gilt sub just kills it.......well done. Do not ever sell that watch.....those are my thoughts, I think you can justify all you want but there's a high possibility of regret with this one imo.

OmegaJJH · 28 June 2017, 05:05 AM

Great pics and it's hopefully going to a good home.

FTX I · 28 June 2017, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensui

the gilt sub just kills it.......well done. Do not ever sell that watch.....those are my thoughts, i think you can justify all you want but there's a high possibility of regret with this one imo.

+1

KBM · 28 June 2017, 05:52 AM

If by some tragedy I had to sell all of them and keep only one, it'd be a sub.

Subtiki · 28 June 2017, 06:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droptopman

Thanks for all the nice comments. Certainly have mixed feelings about selling the gilt. I have had at least 20 Subs over the last 30 years of wearing Rolex. As much as I love the vintage Subs, the modern version suits my lifestyle perfectly. Somewhat funny as I hated the "maxi" case when it first came out. I remember telling my friends I would never own a 6 digit model...I currently have 2 6 digit Subs. LOL Never say never

I just do not wear the gilt enough to justify the expense. Keeping it locked in a safe and insured is just a waste of a nice watch. Going to a great member who will wear it and enjoy it.

I love the modern Subs too. Great watches. I only wish the band tapered a little more like the SD43.

MCO1 · 28 June 2017, 06:24 AM

Both...very cool watches!

Snow-Dweller · 28 June 2017, 06:31 AM

The gilt is lovely, but I absolutely respect (and understand) your thinking. The 6 digits are unbeatable in my opinion.

VicLeChic · 28 June 2017, 07:31 AM

Beautiful 5513. Six digits Sub is not for me but I value its undeniable qualities and respect its icon status. Maybe the next Sub will be more to my liking, I'd be very curious to see what changes Rolex will come up with, if any. Hoping it won't look like the SD43 as I like some differentiation.

TheRolexKingofLV · 28 June 2017, 07:32 AM

That's a tough one to let go of Mark!

Dirt · 28 June 2017, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust24

That is a beautiful 5513 Mark...I have always loved it and have told you many times over the past couple years how much I love it...are you actually considering selling it ?! Say it isn't so

And metres first too

mailman · 28 June 2017, 07:51 PM

Love your meters first gilt 5513 Mark

I hope the new owner shares some pics once in a while as well. I understand you aren't feeling it anymore. Not easy to let go of something you love but don't use much. I'm glad you found happiness with 6 digit.

Steve36Efc · 28 June 2017, 08:28 PM

Tough decision to sell but if your not wearing it I do think it's the right one.
Although not in the same league I sold my 16710 Coke about 14 months ago for the same reason.

1William · 28 June 2017, 09:30 PM

Very good comments and I could not agree more. I started with Rolex, and watches, with a Submariner and have been all over the line-up over the years. Only to return to my first love, The Submariner. I prefer the six digit modern models but also have owned the five digit models before the modern Rolexes were available.

uncleluck · 28 June 2017, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droptopman

Thanks for all the nice comments. Certainly have mixed feelings about selling the gilt. I have had at least 20 Subs over the last 30 years of wearing Rolex. As much as I love the vintage Subs, the modern version suits my lifestyle perfectly. Somewhat funny as I hated the "maxi" case when it first came out. I remember telling my friends I would never own a 6 digit model...I currently have 2 6 digit Subs. LOL Never say never

I just do not wear the gilt enough to justify the expense. Keeping it locked in a safe and insured is just a waste of a nice watch. Going to a great member who will wear it and enjoy it.

I was going to post asking if you were crazy selling it but it sounds like you've got it all worked out.

I can't imagine ever desiring the maxi case sub but after reading your post it kind of makes me wonder whether one day I might.

Good luck with selling it.

28 June 2017, 01:23 AM	#1
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	50 Years of the Classic Submariner The fascination with the brand goes back some 40 years to when I was a pre teen reading Ian Fleming. Pretty much have some love for all Rolex models, but over the years the Submariner has always been the one. Doing a little reminiscing here as a forum member is flying in on Friday to purchase my birth year gilt Submariner. It is hard to argue with the perfection of the classic Sub that has now covered some 60+ years in a very similar configuration. To me it is a tool watch but is also a simple work of art. Nothing new here as many share the same view of the Submariner. Guess I am having some mixed feelings about letting the gilt go... A thread is worthless without pics, so some crappy phone pics 399.JPG 513.JPG 2016 - Feb 2017 2930.JPG 2016 - Feb 2017 3324.JPG __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

28 June 2017, 01:37 AM	#2
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Beautiful watches! Who would argue with your thoughts? We all agree! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

28 June 2017, 02:11 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice watches! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

28 June 2017, 02:11 AM	#8
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,208	Beautiful watches Mark. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

28 June 2017, 02:36 AM	#12
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Thanks for all the nice comments. Certainly have mixed feelings about selling the gilt. I have had at least 20 Subs over the last 30 years of wearing Rolex. As much as I love the vintage Subs, the modern version suits my lifestyle perfectly. Somewhat funny as I hated the "maxi" case when it first came out. I remember telling my friends I would never own a 6 digit model...I currently have 2 6 digit Subs. LOL Never say never I just do not wear the gilt enough to justify the expense. Keeping it locked in a safe and insured is just a waste of a nice watch. Going to a great member who will wear it and enjoy it. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

28 June 2017, 01:39 AM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Rolex submariner for life

28 June 2017, 01:43 AM	#4
Sub King "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 124060 Posts: 401	The Rolex Submariner truly is a work of art. Well said!

28 June 2017, 01:45 AM	#5
Twin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: Submariner Posts: 435	All well said!!

28 June 2017, 02:06 AM	#6
Dennisoul "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Andy Location: Scotland Watch: 16570 Polar Posts: 1,085	Beautiful watches

28 June 2017, 02:13 AM	#9
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	That is a beautiful 5513 Mark...I have always loved it and have told you many times over the past couple years how much I love it...are you actually considering selling it ?! Say it isn't so

28 June 2017, 02:20 AM	#10
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Keep it! A beauty!!!

28 June 2017, 02:26 AM	#11
dpdan93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Daniel Parisi Location: CT Posts: 221	My sub is the first watch I bought and didn't immediately think "alright what's next"

28 June 2017, 02:46 AM	#13
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	Who am I to disagree with such obvious intelligence?

28 June 2017, 02:55 AM	#14
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,237	Tough to sell the gilt beauty but better to send it to a good home and the flyer sounds like he will.

28 June 2017, 03:04 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,707	Fantastic post Mark and great shots of your 5513. I've always admired it but I understand your reluctance to hold on to it, especially if you're not wearing it.

28 June 2017, 03:49 AM	#17
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	The gilt sub just kills it.......well done. Do not ever sell that watch.....those are my thoughts, I think you can justify all you want but there's a high possibility of regret with this one imo.

28 June 2017, 05:05 AM	#18
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,663	Great pics and it's hopefully going to a good home.

28 June 2017, 05:52 AM	#20
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,390	If by some tragedy I had to sell all of them and keep only one, it'd be a sub.

28 June 2017, 06:24 AM	#22
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	Both...very cool watches!

28 June 2017, 06:31 AM	#23
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,276	The gilt is lovely, but I absolutely respect (and understand) your thinking. The 6 digits are unbeatable in my opinion. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

28 June 2017, 07:31 AM	#24
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Beautiful 5513. Six digits Sub is not for me but I value its undeniable qualities and respect its icon status. Maybe the next Sub will be more to my liking, I'd be very curious to see what changes Rolex will come up with, if any. Hoping it won't look like the SD43 as I like some differentiation.

28 June 2017, 07:32 AM	#25
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	That's a tough one to let go of Mark! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

28 June 2017, 07:51 PM	#27
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,363	Love your meters first gilt 5513 Mark I hope the new owner shares some pics once in a while as well. I understand you aren't feeling it anymore. Not easy to let go of something you love but don't use much. I'm glad you found happiness with 6 digit. __________________ JJ

28 June 2017, 08:28 PM	#28
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	Tough decision to sell but if your not wearing it I do think it's the right one. Although not in the same league I sold my 16710 Coke about 14 months ago for the same reason.

28 June 2017, 09:30 PM	#29
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,758	Very good comments and I could not agree more. I started with Rolex, and watches, with a Submariner and have been all over the line-up over the years. Only to return to my first love, The Submariner. I prefer the six digit modern models but also have owned the five digit models before the modern Rolexes were available.

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