5513 for 126610LV

[Yomada]

Would you trade a 5513 for 126610LV? I think they are about the same in value but a nice 5513 is not easy to find.

[MrBlobby]

No!

[Dan S]

Personal decision, I guess. And for value, it will depend a lot on the condition and originality of the 5513.

[swish77]

No way, unless you're just bored and don't wear the 5513 any more.

That's a nice-looking Sub. Very nice patina.

A modern Sub is always gettable. Also, I don't understand the appeal of the ceramic green Subs. The original LVs were kind of cool, but the ceramic green doesn't look right, IMHO.

[learningtofly]

I certainly wouldn’t trade that beauty!

[MrBlobby]

Does the green insert fit a 5513 bezel? Asking for a friend.

[IgCarr]

Nope.

[996marty]

No way would I entertain that trade

[1675-David]

Are you insane?

[Yomada]

Originally Posted by 1675-David

Are you insane?

The new subs are really nice and with the improved power reserve, it's tempting. As everyone have said, the new subs are easily available. Thanks everyone for making me see the light!

[Jackie Daytona]

Probably not, but I do see the value in a very cool variant of a new Sub that could be beat on a bit more without the worry. I suppose it depends upon your wearing habits.

Aesthetically similar, but so different really. I suppose that goes without saying however

[TuRo]

That would be cuckoo imho.

[springer]

Keep the 5513. The big blocks will be around for a couple more decades.

[subtona]

No

That is a beautiful example.

[Dr.Smellody]

Nope

[karleone]

Absolutely not! The new LV is nice but a beautiful 5513 with a nice patina has much more charm!

[Dom9]

That piece? No. But I can see where there is a trade sweet spot on less attractive 5513s.

[seabreeze]

going against the grain, I just unloaded the most beautiful 5513...in quest of something else. This watch for me fell under the " watches I should have" category, vs Watches I love to wear. It was a wonderful example with glorious patina but it just sat there. I was at the time obsessed with getting one.

I am starting to re balance my collection from watches I should own to watches i love and will wear.

[brandrea]

Add the LV, both con coexist IMHO

[joli160]

Your nice 5513 looks like it doesn’t get a lot of wrist time.
A modern Sub is a go anywhere do anything kind of watch meant to be worn.
I’d trade.

There are more than 500 type 5513 for sale on chrono alone … not exactly what one would call rare so can be easily obtained in the future again.

[Dan S]

Originally Posted by seabreeze

going against the grain, I just unloaded the most beautiful 5513...in quest of something else. This watch for me fell under the " watches I should have" category, vs Watches I love to wear. It was a wonderful example with glorious patina but it just sat there. I was at the time obsessed with getting one.

I am starting to re balance my collection from watches I should own to watches i love and will wear.

Maybe you need to adjust your signature. :-)

[seabreeze]

Originally Posted by Dan S

Maybe you need to adjust your signature. :-)

Thank you! I just sent it to HQ Milton last week. But that’s a very good point.
I do have my eye on a 16710 which was gonna go in that signature slot. Can’t decide overall and I haven’t found the right one.


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[AirKing527]

Nope

[Robert Tschiemer]

I was at my AD yesterday while they put a Swiss Rivet 1967 bracelet on my 1962 1675 GMT and we were talking about watches, and I said one reason I went from modern watches to vintage is I wanted something not everyone has. I also have 4 British sports cars I drive alternating, just as I alternate my 5513 and the GMT.

I said to my sales guy who I have known 30 years that you can get modern Rolexes anywhere but the vintage ones can be hard to find in great condition.

[swish77]

Originally Posted by joli160

There are more than 500 type 5513 for sale on chrono alone … not exactly what one would call rare so can be easily obtained in the future again.

Yes, another 5513 can be bought again, but not THAT 5513.

Not all 5513s are equal, of course, unlike modern Subs.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by swish77

Yes, another 5513 can be bought again, but not THAT 5513.

Not all 5513s are equal, of course, unlike modern Subs.

Very true

[1William]

I would consider it for a Hulk. I would not for the 12.

[mozchron]

Absolutely not.

[Xelor5513]

I love, love, love the patina on the dial, but the pearl in the bezel does not match. If it's not fully original, I would go with the LV.

[Tensai]

Well, when looking at a 126610LV, the market price is very clear.

When looking at a 5513, the pricing is all over the map. And you will probably never be certain of its provenance and the originality of its parts.

So that is a difficult trade.