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22 April 2014, 12:35 AM | #1 |
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Help needed which Rolex
Hello watch community, I am new here. I am trying to buy a vintage Rolex for my dad for his 75 th birth day, I have a budget of 5000 USD. Please guide me which to choose
1. Sub 5513 ( one available for 4500 $ with nice patina)no papers 2.sub 1040 ( available with papers for 4700$) 3. 1040M I choose submariner as dad was a diver in his young age, he can associate with it. I choose no date sub as it's a classic and simple just the way my dad likes. Or if any other vintage rolex at this price point. I am living in Maldives, it's hard to get vintage watches near by. Any members from Maldives or Any one visiting Maldives ;) Thank you for your time |
22 April 2014, 12:56 AM | #2 |
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It will be a 14060 introduced around 1990 if its a 14060M thats from around 2000 on.My choice would be the 5513 depending on condition and approx year do you know the serial of the 5513.
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22 April 2014, 04:38 AM | #3 |
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Hello watch community, I am new here. I am trying to buy a vintage Rolex for my dad for his 75 th birth day, I have a budget of 5000 USD. Please guide me which to choose
1. Sub 5513 ( one available for 4500 $ with nice patina)no papers 2.sub 14060 ( available with papers for 4700$) 3. 14060 I choose submariner as dad was a diver in his young age, he can associate with it. I choose no date sub as it's a classic and simple just the way my dad likes. Or if any other vintage rolex at this price point. Thank you for your time Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk |
22 April 2014, 01:31 PM | #4 |
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5513 is from 1987 , no papers Is 4500 $ reasonable price ?
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22 April 2014, 07:58 PM | #5 |
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22 April 2014, 08:27 PM | #6 |
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Pics would be a big help. But without them, I'd go with the 5513 with nice patina.
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22 April 2014, 09:21 PM | #7 |
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5513 it is from a reputed member , will update with the pics :)
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23 April 2014, 04:56 PM | #8 |
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23 April 2014, 04:57 PM | #9 |
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23 April 2014, 04:58 PM | #10 |
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5513 which I am waiting for
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23 April 2014, 05:07 PM | #11 |
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As you live in the Maldives, please realise that a vintage Rolex will probably not be waterproof, even a 1987 Submariner 5513, as the acrylic crystal can deteriorate. You will need to get it pressure tested to be sure. Any Rolex Service Centre in Male?
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25 April 2014, 12:01 AM | #12 |
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No rolex service center in maldives , nearest rolex service center we have is in Colombo , Sri Lanka or Mumbai , India .
As you rightly said I will get it pressure tested . Hope my dad won't go for swimming with it :) Thank you . Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk |
25 April 2014, 12:02 AM | #13 |
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Been to maldives recently sir ?
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25 April 2014, 12:23 AM | #14 |
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hi it might be a good idea to ask the seller if it has been pressure tested recently.
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25 April 2014, 12:36 AM | #15 |
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First of all, welcome! How great to read from someone in the Maldives. Anyway, I think that's a great-looking Sub. Very cool matching patina. And from what little I can see of the lugs in the photos, the edges look sharp and presumably not too polished. The price seems fair, although I'd try to bargain down a little, because I assume the vintage-watch market in the Maldives is not what it would be in, say, NYC or London. Also, not sure you need to send it off to a Rolex Service Center. Just go to a good local watchmaker to make sure it's pressure-proof and running well. Perhaps you can have them change the gaskets. Good luck!
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25 April 2014, 01:01 AM | #16 |
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Hi and welcome - nice looking 5513 sub - that would be my choice.
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25 April 2014, 01:49 AM | #17 |
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very nice 5513 good luck with the purchase and i will look forward to the wrist shots. cheers
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25 April 2014, 01:59 PM | #18 |
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I am buying it from one of the forum member here based in US , it was told that the sub was pressure tested by rolex trained watch maker( not an AD ) end of summer 2013. Hope i don't have to send it to rokex service center for a while .
Thank you guys for valuable inputs and time . Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk |
25 April 2014, 02:10 PM | #19 |
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Maldives is a beautiful small place with large expatriate community. May be we should try to make a group of watch enthusiasts in maldives.
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