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Old 6 November 2012, 09:14 AM   #1
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"Another" New Edition ref. 5513

Originally purchased by a Vietnam War U.S Soldier in '67. I am happy to own a hero's watch:





Nice tropic crystal :-)
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Old 6 November 2012, 09:16 AM   #2
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Congrats on one pristine looking survivor, enjoy!
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Old 6 November 2012, 09:17 AM   #3
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Looks great, big congrats!
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Old 6 November 2012, 10:05 AM   #4
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Jeremy, I've been looking at these a lot lately. That's a beauty. Do you have a good source?


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Old 6 November 2012, 10:57 AM   #5
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That looks sensational!!!!
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Old 6 November 2012, 11:08 AM   #6
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Was that relumed?

Looks cherry
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Old 6 November 2012, 01:44 PM   #7
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Jeremy big congrats. Vintage Rolex with military history will always have a place in my heart.
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Old 6 November 2012, 03:19 PM   #8
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Nice! Congrats
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Old 6 November 2012, 03:26 PM   #9
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Looks nice
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Old 6 November 2012, 03:34 PM   #10
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Nice watch J.

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Originally purchased by a Vietnam War U.S Soldier in '67. I am happy to own a hero's watch:





Nice tropic crystal :-)
That reminds me to get my 67 5513 out of the bank vault this weekend. Have not worn it for the past 3 years .

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Old 6 November 2012, 03:55 PM   #11
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Congrats, great find!
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Old 6 November 2012, 04:45 PM   #12
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Awesome Sub and a great History with it for sure.

Congrats on this beauty.
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Old 6 November 2012, 04:57 PM   #13
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Beautiful
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Old 6 November 2012, 05:24 PM   #14
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beauty - congrats!
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Old 6 November 2012, 06:42 PM   #15
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so nice !!!
i sold my mf 5513 some time ago and i realy mis it... such a classic rolex and magnificent in it's simplicity...
i'm on the lookout for another one !
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Old 6 November 2012, 06:49 PM   #16
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Lovely watch, but GREAT provenance.

I love my 5513 too.
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Old 6 November 2012, 09:50 PM   #17
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Looking good!
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Old 6 November 2012, 10:45 PM   #18
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Very nice Sub ......... Congratulations.
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Old 6 November 2012, 11:11 PM   #19
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Awesome!
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