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View Poll Results: The greatest Submariner Rolex ever produced
5513 77 17.70%
1680 43 9.89%
14060 13 2.99%
16800 6 1.38%
14060m 38 8.74%
16610 55 12.64%
114060 94 21.61%
116610ln 109 25.06%
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Old 16 February 2018, 06:48 AM   #1
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The greatest submariner Rolex ever created
5513
1680
14060
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Old 16 February 2018, 06:56 AM   #2
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None of the above. 116619 or 116618.
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Old 16 February 2018, 07:04 AM   #3
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Old 16 February 2018, 07:04 AM   #4
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Old 16 February 2018, 07:05 AM   #5
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When you imagine the iconic sub it's in all gold��
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Old 16 February 2018, 07:06 AM   #6
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When you imagine the iconic sub it's in all gold��
It is for me... but then again I’m nuts.
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Old 16 February 2018, 07:07 AM   #7
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None of the above. 116619 or 116618.
I'm with Mike on this one. Here's my choice.
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Old 16 February 2018, 07:07 AM   #8
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When you imagine the iconic sub it's in all gold��
Not exactly...Iconic Sub = Stainless Steel always.
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Old 16 February 2018, 07:11 AM   #9
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I didn't include the early references because there unobtainium
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Old 16 February 2018, 07:12 AM   #10
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Not exactly...Iconic Sub = Stainless Steel always.
I agree, I was replying to another comment
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Old 16 February 2018, 07:16 AM   #11
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Old 16 February 2018, 07:17 AM   #12
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I didn't include the early references because there unobtainium
Exactly. Every sub after the original is really a different watch. So I prefer the models that make my heart race.
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Old 16 February 2018, 07:40 AM   #13
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None of the above imo.

It’d be a toss up between a 6200/6538/5510/5514 for me
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Old 16 February 2018, 07:49 AM   #14
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None of the above imo.

It’d be a toss up between a 6200/6538/5510/5514 for me
My old 6538

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Old 16 February 2018, 07:50 AM   #15
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5517 for me
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Old 16 February 2018, 08:01 AM   #16
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None of the above 116610lv hulk
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Old 16 February 2018, 08:02 AM   #17
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My old 6538

Love this watch
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Old 16 February 2018, 08:04 AM   #18
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Love this watch
Thanks was amazing watch. Came with the original Big Logo bracelet and superb condition. It now sits with one of top collectors around and worth roughly $500,000 although he’ll never sell it.
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Old 16 February 2018, 08:23 AM   #19
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I should have included some of the earlier references. I realize some might be considered the greatest sub.
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Old 16 February 2018, 08:27 AM   #20
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When you imagine the iconic sub it's in all gold��
I dunno. Given the history, and the Bond lore, I'd say stainless in black is more iconic, regardless of what one might prefer to own. As for the specific model, I can't say. I like the six-digit versions, have a passing knowledge of the five-digit iterations before them, and am completely ignorant of older vintages.

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I think the 5513 is probably right up there. I suppose it all depends how you define greatest
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In the terms of a watch, what is your definition of "greatest"?
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My old 6538

Wow Ken!!!! That was a keeper ...
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Thanks was amazing watch. Came with the original Big Logo bracelet and superb condition. It now sits with one of top collectors around and worth roughly $500,000 although he’ll never sell it.
Pretty amazing. Was the watch in your family or did you purchase it?
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Pretty amazing. Was the watch in your family or did you purchase it?
I purchased it off top vintage person from NY. Truly a perfect specimen with dial to die for. There are many pics of it and many others posted years ago in vintage section.
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5513. Almost 30 years in production.
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Old 16 February 2018, 09:13 AM   #29
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As the 6538 isn’t an option I’d go with 5513

6538 is a beauty; unique on its own from the entire line
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