Long story, I was given a 1971 (my birth year) 5512 from an old boyfriend of my mothers. They were both Los Angeles county sheriff deputies and worked in Men’s Central Jail. I was 6 or 7 when they dated. In 2017 he looked up my mom, now married to my step father for 40 years, because he had terminal bone cancer. I happened to be over my moms one day when he was visiting, and he saw me wearing my 1997 16610. He was so impressed at my knowledge of the brand that he gave me his watch to continue his legacy. After he left the sheriff’s department, he went on to become an actor and the best part of this story is that he’s still alive and doing well. Whenever we get together, I always wear his watch. Of course I had it serviced because it hadn’t been serviced in 25 years. He had box, warranty paperwork, the anchor and tag. It has a beautiful patina. Amazing story.
They were not popular watches back then like they have been since 2010. You can say they were the Seiko or G-Shocks of their time. Used as beater tool watches, NOT for dress, formal, or special occasions. That was reserved for the gold Day Dates, Date Just, Oyster Perpetual, vintage bubble backs, or any gold Rolex watches. I'm still kicking myself in the ass for not picking one of these back in the mid 90's or early 2000's. These were cheap used and you can find many honest condition 5513/5512's for $1500 - $4000. I was not in a stable financial condition to drop $2k in 2001. Job wages, in my 20's, rent, bills, party life kept me from a 5513. Then again these vintage Rolex watches were considered antiques and not desired.
Great video with solid research presented. Being a vintage Rolex collector since the 90’s I’ve argued with people how an 60’s-80’s Rolex SS Sports could sit in AD’s display cases for years unsold. Younger collectors today find this notion unfathomable. Very common to see a couple years difference between production and sales date in the paperwork. If you are going solely by serial date realize that there is a years delay between a case date and when that watch actually reaches a dealers display case. This also accounts for the differences we see between accessories like boxes. An older watch may have a slightly newer box and/or manual date, pocket calendar etc. yet still be very original.
I always thought the chronometer certification was likely prompted by explorers and the armed forces need for very precise time. I got my 1966 5512 second hand from a Rolex dealer in 1973 for $150. I added the flip lock bracelet in the mid-80's. Basically, it has been on my wrist ever since. Thanks for the great review.
Had to pause your video and go get my 5513 out of the safe and put it on . Haha !!! I'm totally crushin' on that 5512 . Absolutely stunning package with original box and papers . What a score !!
Hold on to your 14060M, maybe in 20-30 years they could go up to the $20k plus collector price range. Pass it down to your child or relative. I can't say these new ceramic Submariners will age at all, or get valued more than $15k. Too many of them were made, too many young owners, and many will survive with full kits, boxes, & papers. Watch collectors even the one Rolex owners know what they own. People are more aware of future value of Rolex. Unfortunately it will change the dynamics for current vintage watch dealers & collectors on Rolex.
@@Milofchg Hi Milo, I never thankfully buy my watches for investment. Always loved and worn. I would think that some watch collectors couldn't tell the difference between a 5512 and a 5513
1972 My birth year!!! So difficult to find a mint everyday wearable 5513/5512 at the $12k-$15k range. That is wishful thinking and prices only a collector can find before reselling to make a profit.
