1967 ROLEX SUBMARINER ref5513

[@roywallace3964]

I have one just like it. Bought in Vietnam in 1969 and still wear it today.

[@Mauricio.Solorzano]

It's gorgeous, mate!

[@kjakan79]

Hi Jimmy. This was the perfect start of the week. Superb watch, love the bracelet and the fade on the insert. The simple 2liner dial and the creamy lume.🙌🏻🙌🏻👍🏻

[@jimmysplit7729]

kjakan thanks mate, the bezel insert goes far past patina, I call it attractive damage Lol Cheers.

[@tonybrown9875]

Nice watch and video!

[@jimmysplit7729]

Thank you

[@chrisanthony3678]

Thanks for the upload jimmy! Learnt something new about bracelets too!! Gorgeous piece.

[@mohdj1468]

Love your vintage collections jimmy 👌🏽

[@jimmysplit7729]

Thanks mate

[@mohdj1468]

Would you consider selling your watches one day? Haha

[@mikelindbergh642]

Nice specimen, with a very nice dial! The Meters first dial is my favorite.

[@jimmysplit7729]

Mike Lindbergh cheers mate, only thing better is a meters first gilt dial preferably with explorer 369 dial👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 That’s the dream!

[@jamesgarthur4897]

Stunning piece Jimmy, its in pristine condition for it age such a great find. Thanks for sharing your wonderful collection with us as always Kind Rgds James

[@jimmysplit7729]

James G Arthur Thanks for your kind comment James, Cheers mate.

[@Arandomytaccount]

Killing it Jimmy! I just got my first ‘vintage’ piece.. 1995 (birth year) GMT Master. One day I’ll have a 5513!

[@jimmysplit7729]

N W congratulations mate, wear it in good health! 16700 yeah

[@Arandomytaccount]

Jimmy split 77 Yessir! Needs a service but it’s great otherwise :)

[@Mark..P]

In amazing condition Jimmy, a piece to be saved for future generations. Nice to see you wearing the gold Sub as well. 👊

[@jimmysplit7729]

Thanks Mark, I do hope my kids appreciate my collection after I’m long gone. My father was a collector of firearms and had a real wealth of knowledge and passion for his collection so my brother and I maintain his firearms and we can’t imagine parting with them so I hope my kids are the same years down the track. Cheers mate.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Gorgeous watch

[@stewester]

Very nice watch (especially the case) but I think the insert is a 'mid-font' from early-mid 80's and possibly artificially aged. I would try to track down a long 5 for it personally.

[@LeonardoDeStefani]

Wow Jimmy your collection it’s impressive. My dad is from 1967, one of my goals is buy him a Rolex from that year... thanks for the content!

[@jimmysplit7729]

Leonardo de Stefani that’s so cool! Your father is a lucky man, you’re a great son! Cheers mate

[@jameswestconsultant]

Just picked up a 1966 Meters First w/riveted bracelet (Swiss). Sparingly polished as well and at a good price, no box or papers though......well done you have the papers as those are fetching $28- $35K these days or even more based on condition. Nice video 👍🏻

[@jimmysplit7729]

Thanks mate Congratulations on your pickup 👏🏻

[@redbike6340]

Very nice 👌

[@watchesoflondon2333]

Love it as it was the year I was born!!!

[@andrewaitken4094]

Awesome collection and watch mate. Was wondering if you could do a video on the process you went through in purchasing this watch. If it was bought online how you verified it, questions asked etc etc. Thanks

[@jimmysplit7729]

Andrew Aitken thanks mate, id never buy vintage Rolex online only in person and preferably through a respected dealer that stands behind his product and guarantees its authenticity. As for knowing what to look for, that’s just years of experienced collecting, I’ve looked at enough dials, hands and cases to tell the difference between originals and molested. Cheers mate

[@andrewaitken4094]

@@jimmysplit7729 Can you name some respected dealers you have dealt with in the past?

[@monsieurmike2072]

Absolutely gorgeous..😍🤙

[@David-nf7sm]

how is your 5513 us rivet bracelet is so tight, looks like newone?

[@jimmysplit7729]

It a stretch riveted bracelet so the internal springs keep the bracelet tight.

[@David-nf7sm]

@@jimmysplit7729 thank you for your answer 🙏

[@jimmysplit7729]

@@David-nf7sm cheers mate

[@SPQR-Z]

Concerning the USA bracelets. If you had a certain percentage of USA sourced parts your import tax would be reduced by getting under tariffs. Later in the 70’s to early 80’s Rolex North America even started using boxes and packaging made in America. In the 50’s into the 70’s you could specify whether you wanted a genuine Swiss bracelet or the cheaper USA version. Or perhaps a leather strap and buckle. The dealer would install your choice at time of purchase. Also most of the packaging such as boxes and booklets were shipped separately and packaged together by the AD. That’s why you see such a variation with boxes from the 60’s for the exact same year references. It was was fast and loose back in those days.To an extent Rolex still ships things separately. The watch/bracelet is separate in it’s own protective shipping holder, the box/manuals are separate and the AD is responsible for unpacking and marrying up everything behind the scenes. Nice 5513 BTW. I recently sold a nice 1966 Mat finish meters first dial and picked up a 1966 Gilt dial Fullset. I’ve had many old Subs pass through my hands over the years and the 5512/5513 with the gilt dials are my favorite. I passed on a UK only market 5513 with the coveted and extremely rare gilt Explorer dial back in the late 90’s because at 25k I deemed it too expensive. Those 3~6~9 5513’s now routinely sell for 200k+.

[@jimmysplit7729]

I have to admit you can’t go past a gilt dial especially a gilt explorer dial 🤤 Thanks for the info, cheers

[@SChapps]

We need more matte dials from Rolex!

[@jimmysplit7729]

ImSJPC wouldn’t that be nice, you might be onto something! 2020 submariner update with matte black dial 👌🏻

[@robynsjp]

1967 5513 here European bracelet. Not wearing it too much as it is a real collection piece. Love the lightly domed crystal. I don't like modern Rolex, but I love the 1967 5513 which I could afford, and the 1950s 6542 that I can't afford.

[@neelsengupta662]

Love watching your show, can you please tell me why Rolexes come with anchor tags? What's the history behind them? They just seem like a piece of metal to me!! Many thanks

[@jimmysplit7729]

Neel Sengupta I guess it’s just a nicely cast anchor that certifies the watch as a professional 200 meter diver, I’m not certain if the submariner had the anchor from the beginning but I think it would be nice if the professional divers still came with the anchor. Cheers mate.

[@neelsengupta662]

@@jimmysplit7729 Thanks, Jimmy

[@simonassouline45]

Same Year is was Born! Beautiful Watch!

[@AIKXXVII]

Nice

[@edwri9759]

Lovely watch, insert is not original to the watch though

[@jimmysplit7729]

Yeah I’ve sourced one for it since, just haven’t installed it yet Cheers

[@danielederazza7667]

wrong insert and box

[@jimmysplit7729]

How about you watch the video before commenting, I clarify that the box is much later! As for the watch and certificate 100% original unmolested exceptional example 😎 You’re welcome 😉

[@andrewbalahura1555]

Ba ba ba Omg What language you use to talk?