What is the ultimate 5513 and why!?

[007Sub]

Hey all, so up until getting my '68 tudor I always thought (based on photos I've seen) that a Maxi Mark III was my favorite 5513.

After my recent acquisition of a '68 tudor though, I'm really liking a few things about it that prompt me to become more interested in older 5513s. Namely, I'm obsessed with the fat font insert! I don't think I could go back to a non-fat font insert now!!! Next, I really like the superdome...never knew I would as much! Always thought from photos that the superdome was overkill... but alas i really love it. Lastly, the semi-pointed crown guards and the twin lock crown. Love those simple accents.

SO my new found appreciation of the vintage tudor has made me wonder if the late 5513 maxi III is really still my "grail" 5513 or not.

Anyway, what is your favorite 5513 and why!!?? Please post pictures if you already have your favorite 5513 version in possession!

[turpe]

(pic lifted from vintagehour.com)

Pretty much the 'Tool Watch' in it's purest form.

[Goiguidoc]

My favorite 5513 is the milsub as it rare and never commercialized.
Very difficult now to find one at a reasonable price :(

[jedly1]

Mine is easy .... 1964 SASR one known , one rumoured out of 16 issued just before deployment to Vietnam .... And I wish Rolex would hurry up and give it back :-)

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by jedly1

Mine is easy .... 1964 SASR one known , one rumoured out of 16 issued just before deployment to Vietnam .... And I wish Rolex would hurry up and give it back :-)

Gosh Jed, that is a watch most of us could only dream of owning. Congrats, and can you please post pictures of it when it returns? Just a movement service?

[Beaumont Miller II]

Jed that watch looks great. What does SASR stand for?

[lsettle]

The one I own. Bought and paid for.

[Jollyclub]

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Jed that watch looks great. What does SASR stand for?

Super Army Soldiers Regiment. :)

[high5]

my favorite 5513 is any matte or gilt dial in mint condition and full set. never been worn is even better.

[Swiss_Time_Watches]

Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

Jed that watch looks great. What does SASR stand for?

Special Air Service Regiment

[GeoGio Greece]

I love mine, purchased new, full set, well maintained, all original

[linesiders]

Originally Posted by jedly1

Mine is easy .... 1964 SASR one known , one rumoured out of 16 issued just before deployment to Vietnam .... And I wish Rolex would hurry up and give it back :-)

We have a winner - now where is that drool icon??

Fantastic piece.

[HL65]

Well Jed my friend you pretty much killed it all with yours--killer piece and doesn't get any rarer than that bad boy!

[MichaelB_Can]

I like mine 1969 (early first ft first) ,maybe not ultimate but it works for me - on an original TropicImageUploadedByTapatalk1362785980.117763.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1362785992.227685.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1362786003.436062.jpgJedly1 has a Killer piece !! Wow ! Super Awesome Special Rolex (SASR)


Mike B , Canada ⌚

[SennaFan]

Mark 1 Maxidial because it looks badass and blows all the others away in the looks Department.

I wish to God I could find another like this one, I would pay through the nose

[MichaelB_Can]

I also have a 1970 Tudor 7016/0 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362786665.674078.jpg


Mike B , Canada ⌚

[michel33]

Originally Posted by SennaFan

Mark 1 Maxidial because it looks badass and blows all the others away in the looks Department.

I wish to God I could find another like this one, I would pay through the nose

+1, Maxi markers are just awesome, the largest markers in the 5513's history, as large as the one you can see on the modern ceramic Submariners.
If you can source an early Fat Font insert to match the maxi dial, it is stunning.
And no need to say it is affordable compared to a 5517 Maxi dial that feature the same dial.

[high5]

nice!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by michel33

+1, Maxi markers are just awesome, the largest markers in the 5513's history, as large as the one you can see on the modern ceramic Submariners.
If you can source an early Fat Font insert to match the maxi dial, it is stunning.
And no need to say it is affordable compared to a 5517 Maxi dial that feature the same dial.

And here I thought a 5517 had a military dial with circle T.

[lsavoldi]

Family picture with an intruder

[007Sub]

Originally Posted by michel33

+1, Maxi markers are just awesome, the largest markers in the 5513's history, as large as the one you can see on the modern ceramic Submariners.
If you can source an early Fat Font insert to match the maxi dial, it is stunning.
And no need to say it is affordable compared to a 5517 Maxi dial that feature the same dial.

I always thought that the Maxi type III was the biggest lum plot maxi dial? Is it actually the Mk I?

[SennaFan]

Originally Posted by 007Sub

I always thought that the Maxi type III was the biggest lum plot maxi dial? Is it actually the Mk I?

In my experience, most of the time the Mark 1 is larger, even though the Mark 3 tend to touch the marks and form the lollipop. However, I have owned a Mark 3 that had the largest plots I have ever seen (feel like I am no longer discussing watches, but I digress)...anyway, it is possible.

[michel33]

Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

And here I thought a 5517 had a military dial with circle T.

The 5517 Maxi dial is the nicest Sub imho, but its price is currently out of reach I'm afraid...:

So I will content myself with my 5513 Maxi dial which feature the same dial, manufactured by the same company for a very short period of time, less than a year (except for the printed circled T, you're absolutely right.)

These Maxi I dials (both the 5517 and the "civilian" 5513) were manufactured by Lemrich, a company that went into liquidation in 2007.

[michel33]

Originally Posted by 007Sub

I always thought that the Maxi type III was the biggest lum plot maxi dial? Is it actually the Mk I?

Maxi I dials feature the largest markers, by far. I had both in hands (mark III an I) and there is, according to me, no doubt about it.

Put a Mark III beside a newer Sub Ceramic or a LV and you will notice that the markers are not so large, by contrast with the Maxi I.

Notice on this picture that the Maxi I markers are the same size than the one on the newer Sub LV and Gmt Ceramic's dials.

[HRV]

Great pics guys

[Grissom]

Well, seeing as I looked at many, and never felt compelled to buy any, since when I saw this I decided I had to have it, it must be this one....1977/78 serif dial. Especially love the patina and how warm it looks in direct sunlight!

[MATCH1969]

mine, one of the latest 5513 !

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[007Sub]

Thanks for the great pics and info everyone!

[roh123]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Gosh Jed, that is a watch most of us could only dream of owning. Congrats, and can you please post pictures of it when it returns? Just a movement service?

I guess he asked for new lumi dial and hands and a nice polish.

[gensiulia]

Originally Posted by jedly1

Mine is easy .... 1964 SASR one known , one rumoured out of 16 issued just before deployment to Vietnam .... And I wish Rolex would hurry up and give it back :-)

Terrific, Jed.