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Old 15 September 2010, 06:52 AM   #1
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My 1967 5513 has ARRIVED!

Well, I still need to pick it up, so no pictures just yet.....I won't be able to sleep tonight!!!!!

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Old 15 September 2010, 06:53 AM   #2
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Congrats!!! Can't wait to see the pictures. I love that Sub ND.
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Old 15 September 2010, 06:59 AM   #3
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Well, I still need to pick it up, so no pictures just yet.....I won't be able to sleep tonight!!!!!

I was informed by someone in Spain that there is a 750 euro Pic-up Fee associated with this Delivery.Cash Only.
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Old 15 September 2010, 07:03 AM   #4
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I was informed by someone in Spain that there is a 750 euro Pic-up Fee associated with this Delivery.Cash Only.
That wound is still a little fresh, maybe we shouldn't go there just yet....
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Old 15 September 2010, 07:05 AM   #5
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That wound is still a little fresh, maybe we shouldn't go there just yet....
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Old 15 September 2010, 07:07 AM   #6
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But did I tell you my 5513 arrived??
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Old 15 September 2010, 07:09 AM   #7
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But did I tell you my 5513 arrived??
Is that from Steve M?I think he had a couple for sale this morning
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Old 15 September 2010, 07:13 AM   #8
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Is that from Steve M?I think he had a couple for sale this morning
Long story, but yes, it was originally from him, sold, I bought it from the buyer, I traded it back to him, he traded it back to me... Postage alone on this is almost half the value of the watch
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Old 15 September 2010, 07:13 AM   #9
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Glad to hear it finally arrived! I feared that it would take longer.
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Old 15 September 2010, 07:16 AM   #10
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Long story, but yes, it was originally from him, sold, I bought it from the buyer, I traded it back to him, he traded it back to me... Postage alone on this is almost half the value of the watch
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Old 15 September 2010, 10:15 AM   #11
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Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing pics of this classic piece!
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Old 15 September 2010, 10:21 AM   #12
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Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing pics of this classic piece!
You probably already have!
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Old 15 September 2010, 10:32 AM   #13
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Steve, that is good news ....... can't wait to see the pics.
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Old 15 September 2010, 10:34 AM   #14
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Steve, that is good news ....... can't wait to see the pics.
Thanks Richard!
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Old 15 September 2010, 10:37 AM   #15
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Good to hear Steve....
I hope it's a keeper this time...!

It is a stunning watch....
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Old 15 September 2010, 10:38 AM   #16
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Great news Steve. Cam you inform the less aware people like myself what was done to your 5513?


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Old 15 September 2010, 10:39 AM   #17
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Congrats!!!

We want Pics, We want Pics.
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Old 15 September 2010, 10:42 AM   #18
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So you were the 14th, 18th, and 21st owner??
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Old 15 September 2010, 11:33 AM   #19
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Can't wait to see the pics!

Oh wait. I already have!

Congratulations on you Sub's homecoming, Steve!
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Old 15 September 2010, 01:35 PM   #20
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Where are the pics?
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Old 15 September 2010, 02:18 PM   #21
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Come on Steve....post your old Pics. I bet they'll look the same.
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Old 15 September 2010, 03:35 PM   #22
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Treasure it this time round....it definately is a keeper!

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Old 15 September 2010, 03:39 PM   #23
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Great news Steve....that's a beautiful watch.
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Old 15 September 2010, 04:35 PM   #24
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Is this the one with the long hands ?
Congrats BTW
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Old 20 September 2010, 05:11 PM   #25
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Pics are here guys....Gotta look further than the end of your noses....

http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...09#post2068409

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Old 20 September 2010, 05:49 PM   #26
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Good work Steve
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Old 21 September 2010, 10:00 AM   #27
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Old 21 September 2010, 12:33 PM   #28
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Come on Steve....post your old Pics. I bet they'll look the same.

I bet it has aged and shows more patina in the lume
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