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Shade · 19 April 2013, 07:30 PM

Thanks again guys!

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Originally Posted by Grissom

I think your watch has a great patina'd look!!

Congratulations!

I, myself, picked up 5513 November of last year, and I haven't had it off my wrist for more than a few days, since I bought it. These wear great, on a Nato, and I'm sure you will enjoy every minute it's on your wrist!

Oh yes I do! It's on me all the time unless I am in the shower! It's really really something different for me. And I like it alot.

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Originally Posted by SUBversive

Wow. It glows! Absolutely stunning! Congrats. That nato is great too....

In a way I do think so too, under certain lighting it's as if the lume glows golden :).

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Originally Posted by etp095

That 5513 sure looks great to me,cool strap too.

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Originally Posted by Warnsboy

Awesome Gilt.......Doesn't get better than that

Thanks

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Originally Posted by vkychoo

Lovely piece and nice photography too

Hey thanks! I'm actually a part time photographer, but I'm trying to improve my product photography. I usually specialize in wedding, and sorts.

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Originally Posted by Robbyvm

i don't understand why you would think this watch is no dream for vintage purists

how many of us still have the original insert (or think they do) ?
a trip lock crown is no exeption on vintage 5513's or others

it is an amazing example of a vintage gilt 5513 and you should enjoy wearing this baby !!

Yes Robby! I am so enjoying, I honestly don't really mind what others have to say about full original or not, it's what we think of it that counts. However, I am under the impression that there are (some?) real fans of historical Rolex pieces and having some (or most) of the parts replaced is sort of a "sin" to them LOL.

So I was like "beware! Sin galore!" LOL.

I'm not entirely sure about the insert, but yes it's something difficult to maintain, moreover, I actually prefer the trip lock crown with the rubber gasket to prevent anything from going inside the watch and ruin my beloved dial. :)

JML375 · 20 April 2013, 12:06 AM

That's a beautiful vintage timepiece and a sublime strap. Congratulations! Could you please post a wrist-shot?

johnbeth · 20 April 2013, 01:36 AM

Congrats!

sea-dweller · 20 April 2013, 02:29 AM

Very nice!

rain_maker · 20 April 2013, 02:41 AM

A beauty. Strap is a great compliment as well. Congrats and enjoy!

Shade · 20 April 2013, 07:33 PM

Thanks alot guys!

Kingair · 20 April 2013, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyvm

i don't understand why you would think this watch is no dream for vintage purists

how many of us still have the original insert (or think they do) ?
a trip lock crown is no exeption on vintage 5513's or others

it is an amazing example of a vintage gilt 5513 and you should enjoy wearing this baby !!

x 2 !

Nice watch Sir

HAGWe

HL65 · 20 April 2013, 08:12 PM

Very nice watch and big congrats!! Cheers,

MP5 · 20 April 2013, 08:26 PM

If you would like a more modern you just let me know!

cop414 · 20 April 2013, 09:46 PM

That my friend is a stunning Sub, the strap is perfect for it. You have to be very pleased, congratulations!!

Shade · 21 April 2013, 12:47 PM

Thanks everyone, Im sourcing for a period correct insert and bracelet at the moment..

DrLindaPhD · 21 April 2013, 01:16 PM

Gorgeous vintage piece and fabulous photos

Domino · 21 April 2013, 11:26 PM

AWESOME watch and strap. One of the best I've ever seen.

Is the strap the SWW 006?

Definitely some wrist shots please.

Shade · 22 April 2013, 02:31 AM

Yes I think its sww006, thanks for the compliments guys! Will do a wrist shoot when I come home tomorrow, outta town and dont have access to my laptop and cameras hehehe

Shade · 23 April 2013, 11:55 AM

Wrist shot! Sorry for the lousy iPhone pic! I forgot to bring my camera again lol...

Nycturbovr6 · 23 April 2013, 12:04 PM

Very nice 5513

kelgar21 · 23 April 2013, 01:44 PM

Jeeze - Amazing photos! Amazing strap!

Oh yeah - the watch ain't that bad either! One of the best Gilt examples I have seen!

I think I am going to pick up a Wotancraft now - just not sure if I should get the NATO SWW-006 or the standard SWW-002...

Thanks for sharing!

kngzfrd · 23 April 2013, 01:53 PM

That is a sweet setup!!! It looks great!

Runnin' Rebel · 23 April 2013, 02:06 PM

Those plots make me hungry, I wanna eat them. It's a delicious piece

strafer_kid · 23 April 2013, 11:12 PM

Stunning watch!

vintagewaferthin · 24 April 2013, 12:40 AM

Very nice! Love that patina!

Shade · 24 April 2013, 01:14 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys! Those puffy plots does look delicious!!

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Originally Posted by kelgar21

Jeeze - Amazing photos! Amazing strap!

Oh yeah - the watch ain't that bad either! One of the best Gilt examples I have seen!

I think I am going to pick up a Wotancraft now - just not sure if I should get the NATO SWW-006 or the standard SWW-002...

Thanks for sharing!

Get the 006 Nato, I bought the other one before and sold it my friend because I didnt like how it looked on the watch..

cop414 · 24 April 2013, 01:24 AM

Norman-
I hope that you don't mind but I'm using your first shot as my computer backround! Stunning!

Shade · 24 April 2013, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Norman-
I hope that you don't mind but I'm using your first shot as my computer backround! Stunning!

Wow Im flattered! No I dont mind! But I suppose the resolution is mot high enough for a computer screen? Thanks for such compliment!

Domino · 24 April 2013, 10:26 PM

Norman - Do you happen to have any other wrist shots?

I'm considering this strap for my 14060. But I've never liked the "bulk" of Natos with the extra strap loops etc.

I wonder if this maker could make a streamlined version of this strap that just buckles underneath so there is no strap overlaps and extra rings.

Shade · 25 April 2013, 05:27 AM

Sure Jared, I will take more wrist shots tomorrow just for you mate. The material
Is fairly thin and doesnt add a buldge to your watch..

1675-David · 25 April 2013, 03:55 PM

kelgar21 · 26 April 2013, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shade

Thanks for the compliments guys! Those puffy plots does look delicious!!

Get the 006 Nato, I bought the other one before and sold it my friend because I didnt like how it looked on the watch..

Sounds Good. Thanks!

TauHway · 26 April 2013, 03:19 AM

wow, first vintage and it's a gilt! that is really just awesome! hang on to that one buddy, it's a real keeper. I can't even express how envious I am right now. :D

JCW1980 · 26 April 2013, 05:46 AM

Wow. That dial is stunning... The gilt and the patina almost match.

Perfect.

20 April 2013, 07:33 PM	#36
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Thanks alot guys! __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

20 April 2013, 08:12 PM	#38
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,450	Very nice watch and big congrats!! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

20 April 2013, 09:46 PM	#40
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,844	That my friend is a stunning Sub, the strap is perfect for it. You have to be very pleased, congratulations!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

21 April 2013, 12:47 PM	#41
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Thanks everyone, Im sourcing for a period correct insert and bracelet at the moment.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

22 April 2013, 02:31 AM	#44
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Yes I think its sww006, thanks for the compliments guys! Will do a wrist shoot when I come home tomorrow, outta town and dont have access to my laptop and cameras hehehe __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

20 April 2013, 12:06 AM	#32
JML375 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Juan Location: Singapore Watch: 16570 V Polar Posts: 20	That's a beautiful vintage timepiece and a sublime strap. Congratulations! Could you please post a wrist-shot?

20 April 2013, 01:36 AM	#33
johnbeth "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: Depends on mood. Posts: 9,536	Congrats!

20 April 2013, 02:29 AM	#34
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice!

20 April 2013, 02:41 AM	#35
rain_maker Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: Boston Watch: 5513 Posts: 201	A beauty. Strap is a great compliment as well. Congrats and enjoy!

20 April 2013, 08:26 PM	#39
MP5 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,881	If you would like a more modern you just let me know!

21 April 2013, 01:16 PM	#42
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	Gorgeous vintage piece and fabulous photos

21 April 2013, 11:26 PM	#43
Domino Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jared Location: Somewhere in Ohio Watch: 14060M Posts: 16	AWESOME watch and strap. One of the best I've ever seen. Is the strap the SWW 006? Definitely some wrist shots please.

23 April 2013, 12:04 PM	#46
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Very nice 5513

23 April 2013, 01:44 PM	#47
kelgar21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: 5512 Posts: 29	Jeeze - Amazing photos! Amazing strap! Oh yeah - the watch ain't that bad either! One of the best Gilt examples I have seen! I think I am going to pick up a Wotancraft now - just not sure if I should get the NATO SWW-006 or the standard SWW-002... Thanks for sharing!

23 April 2013, 01:53 PM	#48
kngzfrd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Matt Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 352	That is a sweet setup!!! It looks great! __________________ Submariner 168000. SN 9188***

23 April 2013, 02:06 PM	#49
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Those plots make me hungry, I wanna eat them. It's a delicious piece __________________ ♛

23 April 2013, 11:12 PM	#50
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	Stunning watch!

24 April 2013, 12:40 AM	#51
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,609	Very nice! Love that patina!

24 April 2013, 01:24 AM	#53
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,844	Norman- I hope that you don't mind but I'm using your first shot as my computer backround! Stunning! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

24 April 2013, 10:26 PM	#55
Domino Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jared Location: Somewhere in Ohio Watch: 14060M Posts: 16	Norman - Do you happen to have any other wrist shots? I'm considering this strap for my 14060. But I've never liked the "bulk" of Natos with the extra strap loops etc. I wonder if this maker could make a streamlined version of this strap that just buckles underneath so there is no strap overlaps and extra rings.

25 April 2013, 05:27 AM	#56
Shade "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Norman Location: Jakarta Watch: All of 'em.. Posts: 2,926	Sure Jared, I will take more wrist shots tomorrow just for you mate. The material Is fairly thin and doesnt add a buldge to your watch.. __________________ My collections.. Plus PAM 233, 232, 249 & PAM 417.

25 April 2013, 03:55 PM	#57
1675-David "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stockholm Posts: 6,023

26 April 2013, 03:19 AM	#59
TauHway "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 54	wow, first vintage and it's a gilt! that is really just awesome! hang on to that one buddy, it's a real keeper. I can't even express how envious I am right now. :D

26 April 2013, 05:46 AM	#60
JCW1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: DFW, TX Watch: Speedmaster Posts: 672	Wow. That dial is stunning... The gilt and the patina almost match. Perfect.

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