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drlecter · 25 September 2010, 01:09 PM

Which one do you prefer and why ?

Best,

sakuraba · 25 September 2010, 01:14 PM

When it comes down to those two references, the lines get blurry for me.

I would have to inspect each piece independently and decide on its individual merit. If I prefer a 5513, but a 1680 in excellent condition would come along I would rather have that, and vice versa.

drlecter · 25 September 2010, 02:17 PM

Date or no date? :)

mike · 25 September 2010, 06:16 PM

Given equal condition the 1680 wins for me. The crystal and date give it the nod.

rustedmetal · 25 September 2010, 09:35 PM

"Given equal condition the 1680 wins for me. The crystal and date give it the nod.

"

Some can say the same for the 5513; ie superdome and lack of date

Clay · 25 September 2010, 10:02 PM

Simple, clean, and I love the domed crystal...A true timeless classic if ever there was one.....

Some Pair · 25 September 2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

Simple, clean, and I love the domed crystal...A true timeless classic if ever there was one.....

x2

I agree with Clay

mountainjogger · 25 September 2010, 11:02 PM

Can't choose.

They are both great.

R1@160@alltimes · 25 September 2010, 11:09 PM

It boils down to whether you need date or not.

Michael M. · 26 September 2010, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Given equal condition the 1680 wins for me. The crystal and date give it the nod.

I agree

rfknauss · 26 September 2010, 12:28 AM

Prefer the 5513 because the dial is less busy.

therolexguy · 26 September 2010, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Given equal condition the 1680 wins for me. The crystal and date give it the nod.

Not to mention the RED there Mike.

mike · 26 September 2010, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustedmetal

"Given equal condition the 1680 wins for me. The crystal and date give it the nod.

"

Some can say the same for the 5513; ie superdome and lack of date

And they would be right. No wrong answer here.

bagel · 26 September 2010, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drlecter

Which one do you prefer and why ?

Best,

My preference would be 5513 because of its simple and balanced dial, and the domed glass....

non_sequitur · 26 September 2010, 08:24 AM

Between the two, 5513 for me personally, mostly because of no date.

Would still very much like to own either a red 1680 or DRSD at some point though!

gr8sw · 26 September 2010, 10:28 AM

5513 for me... a cleaner, classic look and I'm not a big fan of top hat & cyclops...

Peter

Columbia · 26 September 2010, 12:51 PM

I like the dome....but I have to have a date. I just sold my 1665 to Clay, that is the best of both worlds...but cost a fortune.

I have to go with the 1680 vs the 5513 for the date feature.

Frogman4me · 26 September 2010, 02:01 PM

I love both, but the 1680 Red has a spot in my heart

kyle L · 26 September 2010, 02:05 PM

Go with a GILT 5513...

peppermannen · 2 October 2010, 07:00 AM

I have a '77 5513, but I'd swap it for a 1680 any day. Except it was my father's watch, so I'll never swap it for anything.

peony88 · 4 October 2010, 12:15 PM

5513. I prefer non date vintage.

Subexplorer · 4 October 2010, 01:58 PM

Like better the cleaner dial of 5513, and as I do not care for date feature in watches, no problem lacking this.
Also feel the 5513 has a more classic look and spirit of first Subs.
1680 is a great watch too, and one of them has been my only watch and daily wearer for decades.
Anyway, I own both, to have the best of both worlds!
Kind regards, Abel

mcjp6 · 4 October 2010, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfknauss

Prefer the 5513 because the dial is less busy.

I'am with Richard here...

My "starter" set (still growing), two gloss dials, one matte dial, one maxi, one wg surrounds and one gilt....all from only three watches!!

So many variations of the 5513..........

ParisDakarBmw · 4 October 2010, 04:25 PM

I think the 5513 is more of a vintage look, and enjoy those as Sunday drivers.

The 1680 looks more like a beefy work watch, and is a little closer to matching my personality (overweight, and always at work)

I'd have to say if given the chance to purchase one to wear lightly, I would select the 5513.

25 September 2010, 01:09 PM	#1
drlecter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 406	5513 and 1680 Which one do you prefer and why ? Best, __________________ Breitling Chronomat Evolution 2T, PAM 111, Rolex 116610LV Anniversary, Big Pilot

25 September 2010, 01:14 PM	#2
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	When it comes down to those two references, the lines get blurry for me. I would have to inspect each piece independently and decide on its individual merit. If I prefer a 5513, but a 1680 in excellent condition would come along I would rather have that, and vice versa. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

25 September 2010, 02:17 PM	#3
drlecter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 406	Date or no date? :) __________________ Breitling Chronomat Evolution 2T, PAM 111, Rolex 116610LV Anniversary, Big Pilot

25 September 2010, 09:35 PM	#5
rustedmetal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Matthew Location: Mn Watch: 16234 16600 Posts: 512	"Given equal condition the 1680 wins for me. The crystal and date give it the nod." Some can say the same for the 5513; ie superdome and lack of date

25 September 2010, 10:02 PM	#6
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	5513... Simple, clean, and I love the domed crystal...A true timeless classic if ever there was one.....

25 September 2010, 06:16 PM	#4
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Given equal condition the 1680 wins for me. The crystal and date give it the nod.

25 September 2010, 11:02 PM	#8
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,672	Refuse to choose. I'll take both. Can't choose. They are both great. __________________ The King of Cool.

25 September 2010, 11:09 PM	#9
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	It boils down to whether you need date or not. __________________

26 September 2010, 12:28 AM	#11
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,494	Prefer the 5513 because the dial is less busy. __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

26 September 2010, 08:24 AM	#15
non_sequitur Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Hong Kong Watch: 5513 Posts: 57	Between the two, 5513 for me personally, mostly because of no date. Would still very much like to own either a red 1680 or DRSD at some point though!

26 September 2010, 10:28 AM	#16
gr8sw "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Peter Location: PHX Watch: '82 & '84 5513 Posts: 63	5513 for me... a cleaner, classic look and I'm not a big fan of top hat & cyclops... Peter

26 September 2010, 12:51 PM	#17
Columbia Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Opulence.I Has It Posts: 87	I like the dome....but I have to have a date. I just sold my 1665 to Clay, that is the best of both worlds...but cost a fortune. I have to go with the 1680 vs the 5513 for the date feature.

26 September 2010, 02:01 PM	#18
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	I love both, but the 1680 Red has a spot in my heart

26 September 2010, 02:05 PM	#19
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Go with a GILT 5513...

2 October 2010, 07:00 AM	#20
peppermannen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Petter Location: Oslo Watch: me now! Posts: 503	I have a '77 5513, but I'd swap it for a 1680 any day. Except it was my father's watch, so I'll never swap it for anything. __________________ Rolex: SS Sub 5513, Pepsi GMT 1675 Tudor: 79170 "Big Block", 79260p, 7021/0 Snowflake, 79190 Sub Heuer Carrera, Omega Speedmaster

4 October 2010, 12:15 PM	#21
peony88 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: uk Posts: 19	5513. I prefer non date vintage.

4 October 2010, 01:58 PM	#22
Subexplorer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Abel Location: Down South Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 2,234	Like better the cleaner dial of 5513, and as I do not care for date feature in watches, no problem lacking this. Also feel the 5513 has a more classic look and spirit of first Subs. 1680 is a great watch too, and one of them has been my only watch and daily wearer for decades. Anyway, I own both, to have the best of both worlds! Kind regards, Abel __________________ 50 Years of ROLEX Passion! Grail Rolex: 5508 c. 1959 "Bond" Sub.

4 October 2010, 04:25 PM	#24
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I think the 5513 is more of a vintage look, and enjoy those as Sunday drivers. The 1680 looks more like a beefy work watch, and is a little closer to matching my personality (overweight, and always at work) I'd have to say if given the chance to purchase one to wear lightly, I would select the 5513.

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