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Poohsan · 11 July 2008, 01:40 PM

I saw my grail watch yesterday. I was privileged to see and hold a 1973 Sub no date just back from RSC service. It was amazing! I’ve been looking of one similar as I was born in 1973. What are the prices on a beauty like this? And could anyone tell me more about Submariners from around that time?

Thanks!

pwrslider · 11 July 2008, 04:17 PM

would love to see a photo of that watch!!!

mike · 11 July 2008, 06:56 PM

Well, Submariners of that time came in two flavors. The chronometer version, the 5512, and the non-chrono 5513.

Both used 15xx movements,the 5513 a 1520 and a 1570 for the 5512. Both would have had bi-directional friction fit bezels and possessed matt/tritium dials.

Many collectors consider the 5512/13 the iconic "tool watch" with everything you need and nothing you don't.

Because of it's lesser numbers the 5512 is considered the more collector's piece (of course depending on year, dial, etc...)

I think they're great.

Mine, a bit later, 6.04 mil MK III maxi,

swatty · 11 July 2008, 07:00 PM

Mike, you have the best watches and take the best pics

arttay10 · 11 July 2008, 07:02 PM

1973 was a fantastic year - as I was born then too!!
I've been looking at finding a nice model from '73 also - the 5513 looks favorite.

I just missed one a few days ago here in the U.K, a 5513 from '73 - just under £3k ($6,000) and it needed a trip to RSC to bring it back to its former glory.

stevemulholland3 · 11 July 2008, 07:06 PM

I was born in 73 as well,we should make a signature gif and call it the 73 club!lol.

11 July 2008, 01:40 PM	#1
Poohsan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Arron Location: phoenix, AZ Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 764	1973 Submariner, tell me more. I saw my grail watch yesterday. I was privileged to see and hold a 1973 Sub no date just back from RSC service. It was amazing! I’ve been looking of one similar as I was born in 1973. What are the prices on a beauty like this? And could anyone tell me more about Submariners from around that time? Thanks!

11 July 2008, 04:17 PM	#2
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	would love to see a photo of that watch!!! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

11 July 2008, 06:56 PM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well, Submariners of that time came in two flavors. The chronometer version, the 5512, and the non-chrono 5513. Both used 15xx movements,the 5513 a 1520 and a 1570 for the 5512. Both would have had bi-directional friction fit bezels and possessed matt/tritium dials. Many collectors consider the 5512/13 the iconic "tool watch" with everything you need and nothing you don't. Because of it's lesser numbers the 5512 is considered the more collector's piece (of course depending on year, dial, etc...) I think they're great. Mine, a bit later, 6.04 mil MK III maxi,

11 July 2008, 07:00 PM	#4
swatty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,407	Mike, you have the best watches and take the best pics

11 July 2008, 07:02 PM	#5
arttay10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lancashire, UK Watch: ???????? Posts: 2,187	1973 was a fantastic year - as I was born then too!! I've been looking at finding a nice model from '73 also - the 5513 looks favorite. I just missed one a few days ago here in the U.K, a 5513 from '73 - just under £3k ($6,000) and it needed a trip to RSC to bring it back to its former glory.

11 July 2008, 07:06 PM	#6
stevemulholland3 Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: steven Location: tampa bay Watch: 1680 18k sub Posts: 6,673	I was born in 73 as well,we should make a signature gif and call it the 73 club!lol.

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