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7 April 2014, 07:47 AM | #1 |
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So i finally got one!
The 5513 I've been looking so hard to find. A maxi mk1. The only thing is, the case is a little thin for my taste... but the dial and hands!! Wuff! I don't know what to do, keep it in spite of the case, or sell and keep looking for that magically perfect example... I think for now I might just hold on to it until I find one I consider perfect. What would you guys do?
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7 April 2014, 07:50 AM | #2 |
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Congrats buddy! Looks pretty good to me
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7 April 2014, 07:58 AM | #3 |
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Keep it, it's so nice.
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7 April 2014, 08:08 AM | #4 |
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Congratulations! Looks like a great example from here
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7 April 2014, 08:09 AM | #5 |
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I'm not seeing the "little thin" part of the equation. Looks very nice for a 5513 that is over 35-years-old.
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7 April 2014, 08:32 AM | #6 |
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Thanks... maybe I'm just being super picky? Heres a photo that shows the thin part a bit more...
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7 April 2014, 08:59 AM | #7 |
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She looks great to me! Wear her in good health.
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7 April 2014, 09:22 AM | #8 |
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That looks great!
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7 April 2014, 10:14 AM | #9 |
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I'm no vintage expert but I think that it looks great! Congratulations!
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7 April 2014, 10:18 AM | #10 |
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Yeah, it's a beauty, nice mellow yellow hands and dial.
As far as the case goes, I wouldn't sweat it. Imperfections lend character, embracing them is the way to go. Enjoy, -GW |
7 April 2014, 10:25 AM | #11 |
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Wow! You sure work fast! Glad you got one! I think it looks great. I'd keep it. Every vintage watch is a trade-off, remember. A museum quality piece has a museum quality price tag. Plus Springer has spoken, you can't argue with that! Wear this in good health, my friend!
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7 April 2014, 10:28 AM | #12 |
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That patina Is stunning. Congrats. As for the case it looks just fine to me.
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7 April 2014, 10:51 AM | #13 |
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I really don't see the thin part your talking about. The patina on the dial and matching hands are gorgeous
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7 April 2014, 10:55 AM | #14 |
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very nice!
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7 April 2014, 11:00 AM | #15 |
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Looks great to me. Congrats!
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7 April 2014, 11:27 AM | #16 |
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Thanks everyone for your input! Nice to get such good feedback on the find! Perhaps I'll end up holding on to this after all... Though, I think I need to find it a proper t19 superdome! :)
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7 April 2014, 11:30 AM | #17 |
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Send it off to ABC. After a reprofiled t19 and small case touch up, it'll be like a new watch.
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7 April 2014, 11:48 AM | #18 |
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That was exactly my plan regarding the case! Still, if I can source an original t19...
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It's a great watch. Keep it and get that reprofiled crystal.
Obviously the case has changed a little since brand new, but that's part of it. Appreciate the face that you own it, it has a nice case, and that it has great patina! |
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Congrats and enjoy it mate |
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7 April 2014, 05:27 PM | #21 |
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very nice matching dial and hands - congrats!
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7 April 2014, 06:12 PM | #22 |
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Congrats, a stunner!
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A vintage watch is the sum of its parts.
That is a beauty.
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7 April 2014, 07:07 PM | #24 |
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looks pretty yummy
some bevels on the lugs would complete the look
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7 April 2014, 09:46 PM | #25 |
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Thanks everyone!
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