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For once, I won't speak about GMTs, but give the honors to the Sub, and to their owners.

Those who think that a Submariner is a Submariner should pay attention to the following pictures.

We had the pleasure to admire some no crownguards Subs, such as this magnificient 5508:



And, of course, this Tudor 7924:



But the true queens of the gathering were the 5512 and 5513:

Here two ( yes, two! ) 5512 Exclamation Dot, with a flawless dial:





A spectacular 5512 4 Lines:





And a very nice 5513 from... 1964!



There were other stunning examples, such as a 5513 Explorer Dial, but the pictures will come later, on this last one.

And we didn't see the underlines!

Unbelievable diversity. True passion, fine art of collecting, and great friends.

Best,

Nicolas

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......there are subs, and there are SUBS

And yours is to die for...

Can't say that one is less nice than others, here...

They are all...  SUBS.

that have been well captured in all their glory.

For the rest of us, we can only drool.

Best

 fernando

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So many amazing variations of one watch and so many wants for collectors!! Cheers, 

thanks for sharing.  props to the photographer=P

For my pills Nicolas! You know about my love for SUBS! 

When it comes to Submariners, I have a soft spot for the no crownguards versions, such as the 6536, 5508, 7924, 6200, 7922 and so on.

BUT:

1/ I have a 5513 in my collection, the M.N.

2/ I will certainly go for a gilt Submariner... A nice 1964 5513, or a Tropical 7928. I still don't know.

I missed the train of those I posted, truly.

Un abrazo, Amigo.

Nicolas

And its case back?

... What a lovely example! Un abrazo mi amigo! Disfrutalo mucho!

A discrete one, whose origins are revealed by the case back. Quite difficult to find, though...

Un abrazo, Amigo mio.

Nicolas

....I assume the serial numbers of these two watches are very very close ?

This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2013-06-26 12:40:58

have you ever seen one of these with a damaged dial, case or caseback ?

I know that mine is 1 7xx xxx, I didn't check the other.

As for your other questions, I bought mine when it came back after a total service from Rolex Geneva. They ( sadly ) polished the case, and replaced the hands.

But the burglars gave him some extrra dings, when they tried to open it.

Best,

Nicolas

...you lazy boy ;-)

Nicolas-you have shown us nice examples indeed. A 5508 and 5512 PCG and exclaimation dial are my favourites by far.

Nicolas do you know the serial # range or date of that four line 5512?  What a beautiful piece.

Regards, Daniel

I only ask when I can also check the quartal and the year, inside the case back...

Which is not always possible, if you don't perpetually have the case opener with you.

Best,

Nicolas.

4liner subs, i guess you guys must really have a great time there. 

I always admire those early submariners ..

It all depends of the condition of the case and the dial.

Best, my friend, and good hunt!

Nicolas.