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ekeko · 14 October 2010, 12:04 AM

Here's a little beauty just obtained from Steve Mulholland during his visit to UK last week.
What a great piece, original Radium dial and hands, gilt lettering, great thin case and general overall patina. Keeps perfect time, but then what else with a 1530 movement at its heart?

Many thanks Steve!

On NATO

On Steel

Alan

Michael M. · 14 October 2010, 12:43 AM

Congrats, the 5508 is a very iconic timepiece!

Racer X · 14 October 2010, 03:44 AM

I don't know if the problem is on my end or what, but I can't see the pics.

Sweramic · 14 October 2010, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by racer x

i don't know if the problem is on my end or what, but i can't see the pics.

x2!

SLS · 14 October 2010, 04:32 AM

x3
Would love to see those pics! Congrats
Scott

ekeko · 14 October 2010, 04:40 AM

Sorry guys I probably exceeded the max file sizes!
I'll give it another go!

On steel

On NATO

Alan

SLS · 14 October 2010, 04:42 AM

Wow, very nice! A huge Congrats on that pick up.
Scott

Racer X · 14 October 2010, 05:52 AM

Congrats Alan, cool watch! I too would like to have one of these "no crown guard" subs one day.

Randy9999 · 14 October 2010, 06:15 AM

Awesome watch!

onkyo · 14 October 2010, 06:39 AM

Congrats Allen on an amazing looking piece!!

Nicko · 14 October 2010, 06:58 AM

Simply WOW!

mcjp6 · 14 October 2010, 08:14 AM

Thats beautiful and looking quite original too......

ekeko · 14 October 2010, 06:46 PM

Thanks guys, always wanted a ncg submariner and to find one with original dial and hands is pretty much as good as it gets for me. The radium still glows in the dark but with a 1601 year half life probably not surprising! The radium has oxidised grey/white as it does on contact with air over time and the dial is very finely pitted in places whilst keeping its gilt lustre.

I had the pleasure to meet with Steve Mulholland and Mike McCarty in London last saturday, we had a great lunch and shared our respective "watch experiences".

I tend to think the ncg sub looks better on NATO, what do you guys think?

cheers,
Alan

Andad · 14 October 2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nicko

Simply WOW!

Yup it's a beauty and great to have you back mate - I read a thread where you had left?

Can't believe anything you read on the web these days.

ekeko · 14 October 2010, 07:19 PM

Pleased to say that I'm still here and enjoying the vintage world of watches on our great forum!

Nicko · 14 October 2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Yup it's a beauty and great to have you back mate - I read a thread where you had left?

Can't believe anything you read on the web these days.

Didn't leave Eddie, just taking a break every now and again...

johnbeth · 14 October 2010, 08:22 PM

WoW !!!!!!!!

John

therolexguy · 15 October 2010, 12:01 PM

Yes. Awesome. Congrasts.

watchcrank · 15 October 2010, 10:54 PM

and a pleasure to meet you. photos soon. michael

fusionstorm · 18 October 2010, 09:53 AM

Congrats!!

I think your 5508 NCG on a black & grey NATO would look awesome.

Macro80 · 18 October 2010, 10:59 PM

Christ! What an utter beauty!

ekeko · 19 October 2010, 02:31 AM

Funny you should say that guys, just ordered a black and grey NATO!
Alan

fusionstorm · 19 October 2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ekeko

Funny you should say that guys, just ordered a black and grey NATO!
Alan

Great minds think alike.......

ekeko · 19 October 2010, 11:59 PM

OK, Grey NATO just arrived and here it is!

Alan

Michael M. · 20 October 2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ekeko

OK, Grey NATO just arrived and here it is!

Alan

Looks even cooler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sleddog · 20 October 2010, 12:15 PM

Looks great Alan....

If only that watch could tell some stories....

14 October 2010, 12:04 AM	#1
ekeko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alan Hunt Location: UK Watch: 1961 pcg 1675 Posts: 15	1958 ncg Sub 5508 just purchased Here's a little beauty just obtained from Steve Mulholland during his visit to UK last week. What a great piece, original Radium dial and hands, gilt lettering, great thin case and general overall patina. Keeps perfect time, but then what else with a 1530 movement at its heart? Many thanks Steve! On NATO On Steel Alan

14 October 2010, 04:32 AM	#5
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	x3 Would love to see those pics! Congrats Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

14 October 2010, 04:42 AM	#7
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Wow, very nice! A huge Congrats on that pick up. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

15 October 2010, 10:54 PM	#19
watchcrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: michael Location: Florida Watch: explorer II cream Posts: 1,661	love that watch Alan and a pleasure to meet you. photos soon. michael

18 October 2010, 09:53 AM	#20
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	Congrats!! I think your 5508 NCG on a black & grey NATO would look awesome. __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

14 October 2010, 12:43 AM	#2
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Congrats, the 5508 is a very iconic timepiece!

14 October 2010, 03:44 AM	#3
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	I don't know if the problem is on my end or what, but I can't see the pics.

14 October 2010, 04:40 AM	#6
ekeko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alan Hunt Location: UK Watch: 1961 pcg 1675 Posts: 15	Sorry guys I probably exceeded the max file sizes! I'll give it another go! On steel On NATO Alan

14 October 2010, 05:52 AM	#8
Racer X "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Unknown Posts: 999	Congrats Alan, cool watch! I too would like to have one of these "no crown guard" subs one day.

14 October 2010, 06:15 AM	#9
Randy9999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Watch: red 1680; 6542 Posts: 557	Awesome watch!

14 October 2010, 06:39 AM	#10
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Congrats Allen on an amazing looking piece!!

14 October 2010, 06:58 AM	#11
Nicko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Not here anymore Posts: 4,787	Simply WOW!

14 October 2010, 08:14 AM	#12
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	Thats beautiful and looking quite original too......

14 October 2010, 06:46 PM	#13
ekeko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alan Hunt Location: UK Watch: 1961 pcg 1675 Posts: 15	Thanks guys, always wanted a ncg submariner and to find one with original dial and hands is pretty much as good as it gets for me. The radium still glows in the dark but with a 1601 year half life probably not surprising! The radium has oxidised grey/white as it does on contact with air over time and the dial is very finely pitted in places whilst keeping its gilt lustre. I had the pleasure to meet with Steve Mulholland and Mike McCarty in London last saturday, we had a great lunch and shared our respective "watch experiences". I tend to think the ncg sub looks better on NATO, what do you guys think? cheers, Alan

14 October 2010, 07:19 PM	#15
ekeko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alan Hunt Location: UK Watch: 1961 pcg 1675 Posts: 15	Pleased to say that I'm still here and enjoying the vintage world of watches on our great forum!

14 October 2010, 08:22 PM	#17
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	WoW !!!!!!!! John

15 October 2010, 12:01 PM	#18
therolexguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,524	Yes. Awesome. Congrasts.

18 October 2010, 10:59 PM	#21
Macro80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	Christ! What an utter beauty!

19 October 2010, 02:31 AM	#22
ekeko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alan Hunt Location: UK Watch: 1961 pcg 1675 Posts: 15	Funny you should say that guys, just ordered a black and grey NATO! Alan

19 October 2010, 11:59 PM	#24
ekeko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alan Hunt Location: UK Watch: 1961 pcg 1675 Posts: 15	OK, Grey NATO just arrived and here it is! Alan

20 October 2010, 12:15 PM	#26
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,906	Looks great Alan.... If only that watch could tell some stories.... __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

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