The charm of a '60s Submariner

[Gunbucker]

After a long search, finally got hold of a 5513 from 1968. Simple, elegant, and just full of character.



A question on servicing. If I send this to the RSC for movement cleaning, and water resistance check, will they leave the dial/hands/crystal alone?

Thanks!

[caeden]

Yes....they will leave them alone....at your request.

Servicing this piece should cost between $790-$1000

Congrats on your purchase & wear it in good health.

Cheers!

[newbie09]

It's a very nice watch... But the insert look pretty new...

[angsu]

Hi Gunbucker,

Really nice watch you got there...I have a soft spot for vintages too. For your info if you send your watch to RSC to service, they will tell you that during servicing, if the tritium drops off from your hands, they will have to replace them with new ones(lumi). I told them but I want them just as they are....the reply I got from them was, "we will try our best but cannot guarantee" WTF!

Anyway, enjoy your very nice watch!

[Alexlow]

1968..must be the very first of the ft first dial?(my 1967 is meter first) What's the serial?

[Alexlow]

FF insert looks fine but I think pearl is lumi?
One of my favorite watch, thks for sharing

[Gunbucker]

Thanks guys. Will be extra specific and careful when dealing with RSC.

The pearl insert is definitely a new replacement as was told to me by the seller. The serial is in the low 2 millions.

[problmchylde]

Good choice for a vintage. looks awesome.

[xela]

Thanks guys. Will be extra specific and careful when dealing with RSC.

The pearl insert is definitely a new replacement as was told to me by the seller. The serial is in the low 2 millions.

Low 2 mil? Should that be a MF dial?

[Gunbucker]

Low 2 mil? Should that be a MF dial?

Beats me.

[Dfive]

Nice one

[monstaR]

Congrats bro... I am sure you will have lots of fun with it.... been wearing my 1680 for the last four months in a row and have neglected my other watches

[Alexlow]

Does seems abit early for FF dial..
Anyway still a beautiful keeper!

Low 2 mil? Should that be a MF dial?

[xela]

Does seems abit early for FF dial..
Anyway still a beautiful keeper!

My previous MF was a 2.3mil..

[Gunbucker]

My previous MF was a 2.3mil..

Ah-ha, the plot thickens!