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rpmooreii · 14 November 2009, 05:17 AM

I'm a new member here... mor eof a lurker but I wanted to share my latest acquisition -

1967 5513; 1.64 mill: I acquired the watch from the original owner, a special forces Marine (Force Recon) from 1951-1971. He purchased the watch new at NAS Atsugi in 1968, where by coincidence I was born 7 years prior (my Dad was a career naval aviator... carrier-based attack pilot from 1949-75). The watch was worn on combat missions, air-based insertions, and even when the marine was inserted via a submarine torpedo tube! Years later when sailing around the world on a small sailboat some thugs in Africa mistook him for an elderly tourist (he was in his 60s) and attempted to steal the watch. In his ever so understated way of talking he merely said "they didn't get the watch"!

The 5513 retains its original faded dial (nice brown patina which I was not really able to capture due to my poor photography skills), patina-ed hands, and bezel insert. It also still fitted with its original old style superdome (must have been replaced at some point). He had it serviced several times; in each case sending it all the way to Switzerland for the work.

In any event, I am proud to wear this watch now and every time I look down at it, I think of all the stories this watch could tell :o)

jdc · 14 November 2009, 05:20 AM

congratulations on a great watch with a personal history

onkyo · 14 November 2009, 05:54 AM

Wonderful piece with a great history.

If possible, I would love to see more shots of that beauty.

mike · 14 November 2009, 06:12 AM

Congrats on such a storied piece. A watch that is truly more than the sum of it's parts.

You have a precious piece of history.

smc · 14 November 2009, 06:14 AM

Beautiful! That's what the sub is all about!

achova · 14 November 2009, 06:17 AM

Very nice. Thanks for sharing!

mcjp6 · 14 November 2009, 07:58 AM

What a great looking dial and such a history, congratulations....

Some Pair · 14 November 2009, 08:07 AM

Really enjoy the Timepiece and Storyline! Thank You and Welcome Aboard!

Troy · 14 November 2009, 08:15 AM

Really nice piece lots of history

T5AUS · 14 November 2009, 11:03 AM

Nice one Rog, and coming with history from original owner is a great bonus, more pics please

chiubak · 14 November 2009, 01:03 PM

not only beautiful , but with history to go with it what else can you as for..

dalip · 14 November 2009, 01:15 PM

great...thanks for sharing !

Deltahawk · 14 November 2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rpmooreii

In any event, I am proud to wear this watch now and every time I look down at it, I think of all the stories this watch could tell :o)

Yea, wow. That kind of provenance would send shivers down my spine every time I put it on.
It sounds like you still have some contact with the man, and if so, I'd take notes and get some more stories and put it all in a diary to keep with the watch.

quito · 14 November 2009, 09:03 PM

Superb 5513. Congratulations.

Czechman · 14 November 2009, 10:11 PM

IMO, knowing the history of a watch is more important than the box and docs... especially when the story is this significant. Great find!

R1@160@alltimes · 15 November 2009, 12:03 AM

Great watch with rich history. Congrats and good luck

Dan Pierce · 15 November 2009, 12:06 AM

Great history.

Thanks for sharing and congrats.

dP

pz93c · 15 November 2009, 06:31 AM

My 1603 DJ is that way.

It was purchased by a LTC at a PX in Vietnam.

Wish mine could talk, too.

Barracuda · 15 November 2009, 07:57 AM

Very Cool!

Our DRSD MKll was purchased by a US Marine in the 60s who eventually landed in commercial diving.

Ya gotta love the provenance that comes with some of these vintage pieces.

Brushpup · 15 November 2009, 10:01 PM

Now that is a great story behind a watch. Something extra special about having one from a combat Veteran too. At least there is to me.

Thanks for sharing your story Pal, and welcome to TRF.

rpmooreii · 24 November 2009, 01:26 PM

Thanks for all the nice comments. I have been wearing it almost everyday and love it! I just installed a new 93150/580 and it even feels better! I am on a passive lookout for the correct 7206 but I like the security of the heavier bracelet.

...Roger

Lowflight · 25 November 2009, 10:43 AM

Congrats Roger. I would have loved to buy your other 5513 if you had not jacked the price up.

Cool history on the one you have now though.

datejust1 · 25 November 2009, 10:48 AM

Wow! What a classic! Just Like Roger Moore's Sub in "Live and Let Die" and "The Man with the Golden Gun"... Wait... Your name is Roger Moore too! You wouldn't happen to be that Roger Moore? I'm a big fan of him!

rpmooreii · 26 November 2009, 02:56 AM

Thanks for the nice comments everyone. This one is a keeper for sure! I like to wear all my watches and even at 42 years old this one can be worn every day! Gotta love the bullet proof 5513!

LowFlight: Re the Maxi 5513... it sold on the first day with multiple full price offers; I gave you first opportunity before it was listed on the forums and you declined... I guess others didn't think the price was too high. Thanks for the nice comments on the my "new" meters first though

...Roger

SLS · 26 November 2009, 03:07 AM

Very cool! I have a 1.67 serial, I would love to know the history behind it! You have a special piece, enjoy it!
Scott

Scooby · 27 November 2009, 06:23 AM

Very cool. As if the watch wasn't fascinating on its' own, the stories that go with it send it to a whole new level. Fantastic.

14 November 2009, 06:17 AM	#6
achova "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Adam C. Location: W. Washington Watch: it vary. Posts: 626	Very nice. Thanks for sharing! __________________ GMT-Master 1675 - Explorers - Rolex & Tudor Submariners - Omega Speedmasters - etc.

14 November 2009, 11:03 AM	#10
T5AUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: Brisbane Aus. Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,443	Nice one Rog, and coming with history from original owner is a great bonus, more pics please __________________ www.journeyjottings.com

14 November 2009, 01:15 PM	#12
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	great...thanks for sharing ! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

14 November 2009, 10:11 PM	#15
Czechman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Watch: See my signature Posts: 1,189	IMO, knowing the history of a watch is more important than the box and docs... especially when the story is this significant. Great find! __________________ "Woody and Jen say hey from North Kakalaki" 19019, 19018x3, 17000x2, 16570x2, 16220, 5700, 1501, 6564, 16030, 16710, 16610

15 November 2009, 12:03 AM	#16
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Great watch with rich history. Congrats and good luck __________________

14 November 2009, 05:20 AM	#2
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	congratulations on a great watch with a personal history

14 November 2009, 05:54 AM	#3
onkyo Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Pav Location: Manhattan Posts: 11,495	Wonderful piece with a great history. If possible, I would love to see more shots of that beauty.

14 November 2009, 06:12 AM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats on such a storied piece. A watch that is truly more than the sum of it's parts. You have a precious piece of history.

14 November 2009, 06:14 AM	#5
smc Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Watch: 16610 - Y Posts: 95	Beautiful! That's what the sub is all about!

14 November 2009, 07:58 AM	#7
mcjp6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: VK2 - AUS Watch: 5513s Posts: 7,380	What a great looking dial and such a history, congratulations....

14 November 2009, 08:07 AM	#8
Some Pair Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Rick Location: seFl.byWayOfBklyn Watch: The Rollie's..... Posts: 609	Really enjoy the Timepiece and Storyline! Thank You and Welcome Aboard!

14 November 2009, 08:15 AM	#9
Troy Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Troy Location: Calgary, Alberta Watch: Tudor Sub. 7928 Posts: 1,275	Really nice piece lots of history

14 November 2009, 01:03 PM	#11
chiubak "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: uk Watch: explorer II 1655 Posts: 33	not only beautiful , but with history to go with it what else can you as for..

14 November 2009, 09:03 PM	#14
quito "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: New Jersey Watch: 6590 BB Posts: 146	Superb 5513. Congratulations.

15 November 2009, 12:06 AM	#17
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	Great history. Thanks for sharing and congrats. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

15 November 2009, 06:31 AM	#18
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	My 1603 DJ is that way. It was purchased by a LTC at a PX in Vietnam. Wish mine could talk, too.

15 November 2009, 07:57 AM	#19
Barracuda "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Watch: DRSD MKll Posts: 84	Very Cool! Our DRSD MKll was purchased by a US Marine in the 60s who eventually landed in commercial diving. Ya gotta love the provenance that comes with some of these vintage pieces.

15 November 2009, 10:01 PM	#20
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Now that is a great story behind a watch. Something extra special about having one from a combat Veteran too. At least there is to me. Thanks for sharing your story Pal, and welcome to TRF. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

24 November 2009, 01:26 PM	#21
rpmooreii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Roger Moore Location: Santa Barbara, CA Watch: 5513,168000,116520 Posts: 75	Thanks for all the nice comments. I have been wearing it almost everyday and love it! I just installed a new 93150/580 and it even feels better! I am on a passive lookout for the correct 7206 but I like the security of the heavier bracelet. ...Roger

25 November 2009, 10:43 AM	#22
Lowflight Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Harold Location: On The Far Right Posts: 1,106	Congrats Roger. I would have loved to buy your other 5513 if you had not jacked the price up. Cool history on the one you have now though.

25 November 2009, 10:48 AM	#23
datejust1 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: G Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 6,042	Wow! What a classic! Just Like Roger Moore's Sub in "Live and Let Die" and "The Man with the Golden Gun"... Wait... Your name is Roger Moore too! You wouldn't happen to be that Roger Moore? I'm a big fan of him!

26 November 2009, 02:56 AM	#24
rpmooreii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Roger Moore Location: Santa Barbara, CA Watch: 5513,168000,116520 Posts: 75	Thanks for the nice comments everyone. This one is a keeper for sure! I like to wear all my watches and even at 42 years old this one can be worn every day! Gotta love the bullet proof 5513! LowFlight: Re the Maxi 5513... it sold on the first day with multiple full price offers; I gave you first opportunity before it was listed on the forums and you declined... I guess others didn't think the price was too high. Thanks for the nice comments on the my "new" meters first though ...Roger

26 November 2009, 03:07 AM	#25
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	Very cool! I have a 1.67 serial, I would love to know the history behind it! You have a special piece, enjoy it! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

27 November 2009, 06:23 AM	#26
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	Very cool. As if the watch wasn't fascinating on its' own, the stories that go with it send it to a whole new level. Fantastic.

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