How time flies! sub nostalgia

[inadeje]

Looking down at my over 50 year old sub 5513 today it made me think of what a timeless design the Rolex submariner is. Also some bonus ads from the era. $195 in 1960 is worth $1,689.05 today, so the price has increased dramatically.

[DoubleJG]

Wow! Still a stunner! Love that watch. I picked up the new model of it a couple years ago and look forward to its 50 year anniversary.


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[arcampado]

Stunning! I love this thread. THIS is what TRF needs more of. Thanks OP.

[FTX I]

Love it

[samuel019]

Amazing! Love it. I hope to have my current collection 20-30 years from now to have these exact same thoughts. Thanks for sharing

[kieselguhr]

Stunning. Simply proves a watch is meant to be worn and enjoyed, yet still look terrific after 50 years

[Lol-x]

Damn that is a sweet looking (and technically near perfect) watch. It holds its own with anything out there today, and I do mean anything!!!

Man that is so cool!!!

[peterpl]

Still looks brand new. You look after your watches extremely well.

Did you ever have that polished at any time?"

[Glock2710]

So nice. Thanks for sharing. I still smile every time I look at my 14060M but it’s only 20 years old.


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[Frank McKay]

Wow that’s awesome!! The sub, timeless, iconic, original. Simply the best.

[DG123]

Originally Posted by inadeje

Looking down at my over 50 year old sub 5513 today it made me think of what a timeless design the Rolex submariner is. Also some bonus ads from the era. $195 in 1960 is worth $1,689.05 today, so the price has increased dramatically.

You bought that Submariner 5513 new, 50 years ago ?

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by peterpl

Still looks brand new. You look after your watches extremely well.

Did you ever have that polished at any time?"

I haven’t had it polished and I’m unsure if it was ever polished but, the case is in great shape and lugs are still perfect. Its my birth year piece, I bought it some time ago. It took me a while to find it, I passed on over 15, since I wanted my exact year and a mint example. The serial reflects my year, as does the case back date/month stamp. It’s a pretty uncanny feeling knowing that this watch was manufactured and probably sold the year I entered this world. I’ve admired Rolex since I was a kid and always promised myself I’d have one. Little did I know back then that I’d end up owning quite a few

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by DG123

You bought that Submariner 5513 new, 50 years ago ?

No, it’s my birth year piece in the collection, as explained above

[Ballzzz]

Great watch & great ad’s!

[watchmework]

Very cool.

[avidflyer]

looks great.... I wonder how much production cost has varied in 50 years

[sangamo]

Beautiful watch

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by arcampado

Stunning! I love this thread. THIS is what TRF needs more of. Thanks OP.

[harvey]

I’m not one for birth year watches but I have to comment...that’s one exceptional reference!

Well done on finding it.

Thank you for sharing.

[bp1000]

Smashing

I agree we need more of this

Looks in fabulous condition. Thanks for sharing

[gummy]

Great Sub...Cool pics

[Mr. Superlative]

Lovely watch, definitely a rare piece. I'll offer you $1690 for it ;)

Just kidding! Well done on acquiring the right birthwatch. Heck of a story.

[TruthBalance]

Love it, thanks for sharing!

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by Mr. Superlative

Lovely watch, definitely a rare piece. I'll offer you $1690 for it ;)

Just kidding! Well done on acquiring the right birthwatch. Heck of a story.

¿$1690? That would be cool right? However, did you note that Rolex have raised their pricing by at least 500% compared to inflation? Interesting fact I guess. As one poster alluded, I guess production costs do mirror somewhat inflation, in so much as the wages evidently must increase in-line with inflation but, what about the advancement in manufacturing technology which has allegedly reduced many manual processes? Nonetheless, an interesting topic

[Rori]

And you hear some wondering why the sub is the best diver ever made.
Well, this is why, the OP post shows why.
Timeless.


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[JSolution]

Impressive is that 40mm or smaller?

[Meyrin]

Lovely watch...timeless and iconic! (I know that's been said thousands of times before but it´s true!) My 14060 is only 24 years old, a mere youngster! She says hallo
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[Binky1]

That’s fantastic, something to be proud of! Mine turned 30 this year, a young whippersnapper in comparison and still runs bang on 4 seconds a day fast, always has done. There’s something about old Rolex’s that have stood the test of a lifetime!

[campfire]

Man, this is an awesome post.

Mine is 18 years old. A baby compared to yours. But I totally agree, through all these years, I'm as in love with it as the first day.

Thanks for sharing OP. Wishing many more years.

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by JSolution

Impressive is that 40mm or smaller?

As far as I know they’ve always been 40mm. Even now, besides the maxi case creating an optical illusion of a larger watch, they’re still the same size dial and bezel.