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03cobraa · 11 January 2012, 06:04 AM

I have a couple vintage Rolexes. One is a Sea Dweller 16660 7.5 mil with Matt dial and silver date, the other is a 5512 5.5 mil. I'm really not getting into the vintage watches (sorry vintage guys). The constant fear of damaging the bezels, popping the pearls, not to mention I cant see them at night. I would like help in deciding what to do with them. I'm currently wearing a Sub C which I do like very much. Should I trade both in on a SS Daytona? Trade the 5512 in on a GMT II C (which I do like alot). I do like the Dea Dweller the best out of the two. Redial the 16660 and keep the Matt dial or keep both in the safe and bring them out years down the road. Or ??? The 5512 does have the original band, and the hands has been changed. Any guesses as to current values?

dddrees · 11 January 2012, 06:17 AM

If you just going to keep them in the safe. I would sell them for the money or get something you will enjoy better.

Submarino · 11 January 2012, 06:29 AM

Sell them and get what you think you'll enjoy better.

Keeperoftime · 11 January 2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

Sell them and get what you think you'll enjoy better.

Personally. I would just donate them to a guy named Jeremy

No, seriously. Vintage is awesome, but if it's not for you then buy what you like.

You could trade them for a Daytona (modern) in SS ?

Jagatai · 11 January 2012, 07:18 AM

Trade or sell.

pdoukas · 11 January 2012, 07:23 AM

You like them but are afraid of damaging them? This confuses me as you have a SUB C you enjoy. Are you not worried about damaging that? Or is it the fact that you can actually use it at night?

If it's for using at night, then just get them serviced at RSC and have them replace everything with luminova dials, hands, and inserts. This way, you have a vintage watch that you can use.

Tcaviglioli · 11 January 2012, 08:44 AM

well if you are not going to wear them and enjoy them, sell them to fund whatever you like!

psv · 11 January 2012, 08:48 AM

Sell me the 16660 and be done with it! :-)

Submarino · 11 January 2012, 09:05 AM

I'll take that 5512!!!!

bulldogge · 11 January 2012, 12:56 PM

Wear them!

11 January 2012, 06:04 AM	#1
03cobraa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Kelly Location: In the Bluegrass Watch: 116610LN Posts: 550	I'm on the fence! Help me decide what to do! I have a couple vintage Rolexes. One is a Sea Dweller 16660 7.5 mil with Matt dial and silver date, the other is a 5512 5.5 mil. I'm really not getting into the vintage watches (sorry vintage guys). The constant fear of damaging the bezels, popping the pearls, not to mention I cant see them at night. I would like help in deciding what to do with them. I'm currently wearing a Sub C which I do like very much. Should I trade both in on a SS Daytona? Trade the 5512 in on a GMT II C (which I do like alot). I do like the Dea Dweller the best out of the two. Redial the 16660 and keep the Matt dial or keep both in the safe and bring them out years down the road. Or ??? The 5512 does have the original band, and the hands has been changed. Any guesses as to current values? __________________ SubC 116610LN, DJ 16014, GMT16750 pepsi Matte, Explorer II 16570 Polar V, Sea Dweller 16600, Sub 14060 More to come! "Too many watches, too little time"!

11 January 2012, 06:17 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	If you just going to keep them in the safe. I would sell them for the money or get something you will enjoy better. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 January 2012, 06:29 AM	#3
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Sell them and get what you think you'll enjoy better. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

11 January 2012, 09:05 AM	#9
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	I'll take that 5512!!!! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

11 January 2012, 07:18 AM	#5
Jagatai "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Philip Location: NY Posts: 851	Trade or sell.

11 January 2012, 07:23 AM	#6
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	You like them but are afraid of damaging them? This confuses me as you have a SUB C you enjoy. Are you not worried about damaging that? Or is it the fact that you can actually use it at night? If it's for using at night, then just get them serviced at RSC and have them replace everything with luminova dials, hands, and inserts. This way, you have a vintage watch that you can use.

11 January 2012, 08:44 AM	#7
Tcaviglioli "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: london Watch: 5512, 6263, 6265 Posts: 104	well if you are not going to wear them and enjoy them, sell them to fund whatever you like!

11 January 2012, 08:48 AM	#8
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	Sell me the 16660 and be done with it! :-)

11 January 2012, 12:56 PM	#10
bulldogge "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: united states Posts: 80	Wear them!

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