Rolex

Hi all, I'm deciding between a beautiful 5513. Gilt dial Swiss t 25 vs an equally stunning 1019 black dialed milgauss. Would welcome your thoughts. OpC

not really 'apples with apples', my guess, from a price perspective. A good 1019 black dial milgauss should be at least double the price of even the nicest 5513 gilt submariner, isn't it? Still: I would go for the Milgauss 1019, for me currently a bit und... 

....and almost impossible to answer. I have two watches at the very top of my wish-list...a 5512 Gilt vrs a 1019. So i do understand your dilemma. The two watches are, of course, extremely different. So it seems that you are not being torn by an aesthetic... 

Absolutely understand that they are a little apples and oranges but still fruits. The 5513 is full b and p (almost 50 years old)with a flawless gilt dial and in raw condition. The milgauss (from 1968) is watch only and in very good condition but certainly... 

I err to the 5513 in your case as I think finding specimen versions of such a watch is truly difficult. IF you are indifferent between the two on the wrist, then it really does boil down to issues like this.....with early gilt Subs, finding one in mint co... 

You have a solid reason to lean towards the 5513 gilt. That is from the stand point that you have a mint watch in complete condition. However, unless you just plan to buy that watch and never wear it you may consider the Milgauss if you feel less risk wea...  

They are so different! Go for the difference, and go for the black mambo..Errr, Milgauss. Go for the outsider! Best, Nicolas

...we are talking about 2 great watches, but 1019 is really my arrival point. but it would be interesting to know the milgauss serial you are considering, 'cause the are a lot of differences (as well as for a gilty 13) my choice would definitely be a silv...