Mary Anny
4406
Not exactly,
The bezel insert is the original one from 1967. Inserts from 1999 (the year of dial replacement) are very different. If I had known anything about the value of original parts by 1999, I would have kept the original dial, hands, and crown. I spoke very recently with the AD that originally serviced the watch, but they do not remember anything after 21 years. I am sure that they asked me what I wanted to do with the original dial and I am also pretty sure that I just left it there. I don’t want to change anything right now, any “correct” dial (matte, meters first) would be a replacement too and the current one has its own history in the end. Besides, it’s not a priority right now.
Not exactly,
The bezel insert is the original one from 1967. Inserts from 1999 (the year of dial replacement) are very different. If I had known anything about the value of original parts by 1999, I would have kept the original dial, hands, and crown. I spoke very rec...
Wonderful watch and picture!
We could plan a 5512, 5513, 5517 owners' meeting at some stage!
Absolutely love the NO DATE subs...
For me would be the only Sub I would get... Awesome photo! -D-
How about a snow day Submariner pic?
Snowing today in Boise Idaho. My crown jewel in my humble collection. Sub 5513 MK1 ca. 1978... ...