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Thank you
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 polished. Not a big deal as I will wear either one. So your instinct is spot on in that one is a specimen example and one is merely a very good example but im def paying full freight for the 5513 whilst im getting good value for the 1019. My heart says 5513 because the gilt dial is gorgeous but ive always wanted a 1019 milgauss. Tough one.
Great to have you as one our new mods Baron!
OpC
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By: RDL : May 29th, 2013-06:35
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...
Excellent question....
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 29th, 2013-06:52
....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...
Thank you
By: optionc : May 29th, 2013-08:22
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...
Thanks OptionC
By: Baron - Mr Red : May 29th, 2013-08:27
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...