rolojack Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 First I would like to thank the members who sent me so many nice PM's about my 5500 post in this forum. I had PMs asking me details about the 5513 pictured in that post, so I figured I should make a new post to share some pictures of that watch. I think the Submariner is a fascinating watch design wise: it had nothing to be a collectible, and yet it became one of those watches most afficionados have to own. Why? It isn't rare, it came out as a rather cheap tool watch, it has a very commun movement that can be found in the less desirable models Rolex has made.... But it's been fourty years we all love it !!! That crave most of us have for this particular model makes it an icon. I hope my pictures will please you as much as the pictures of the Explorer I. Cheers !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Amazing, that is really gorgeous!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Spectacular. What I don't "get" is why Rolex used gilt lettering on some of their tool watches. It's harder to manufacture, it's not as legible under darker conditions, so how come? Although I'm thankful for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Who knows.... It seems they were mainly retailed in the UK. At least, most gilt "3,6,9" explorer dials were. I used to find it ugly, now I love it !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zeleni kukuruz Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Thats a sick watch! i would give my balls for it! Your a lucky man mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Thanks Zeleni !!! Although I don't know what I could possibly do with your balls..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielv2000 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 That is a beautiful watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dluddy Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Stunning 5513 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Thank you for your comments !!! Here is a wrist shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Tasty, wear it well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docblackrock Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 That gorgeous faded/grey insert just caps off what is already a classical beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolfire Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Simply pure sex! Sent from my SGN using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Thank you for your comments !!! Here is a wrist shot. That is stunning! I have to agree.... I didn't really like the 3-6-9 dials before, but they are really growing on me now!!! What grill is that picture taken in front of?? Is that a Jaguar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ueno Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Holy guacamole... That's a beauty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flex Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Wow. That is the best thing I have seen all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlflash Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Very very nice, I love this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 That is stunning! I have to agree.... I didn't really like the 3-6-9 dials before, but they are really growing on me now!!! What grill is that picture taken in front of?? Is that a Jaguar? Thanks for your nice comment !!! Yes, it's a Jaguar. If you're into cars, you can see more of it on that post : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolojack Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 By the way, the "faded" and slightly blurry aspect of the pictures was intended to make them look vintage... I don't know if I succeded in that. Outdoor shots are still the most picturesque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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