Contrastive Analysis Of Replica Rolex Submariner 5512 And 5513 For You

Vintage Rolex Submariner Replica 5513

Vintage Replica Rolex is no hype, it is here to stay. It does come with waves though and so do the prices of some of the models. Today, a double red Sea-Dweller is cheaper than it was a couple of years ago. But in short, you could say that almost all of the vintage Rolex replica sports models are a solid ‘investment’. I have never buy a (vintage) Rolex. I bought my first fake Rolex GMT-Master 1675 for 100 Euro in 2003. And I made a nice profit not long after (as part of a trade for a more expensive piece). However, when I wanted one back again, I needed to cough up around 4500 Euro in 2013 for a similar reference 1675. Now, in 2016, you have at least to bring 6 or 7K Euro for a nice 1675.

Replica Rolex Submariner 5512 and 5513

Anyway, let’s presume you are in the running for a vintage Rolex sports model, a Submariner. The icon of Rolex and perhaps even the mother of all modern sports and dive rolex replica watches. I selected the Submariner 5512 and rolex Submariner 5513 replica references, the ancestors of today’s Submariner 116610LN and 114060.

The old Submariner with a date is reference 1680 and are – except for the version with the red writing on the dial – less popular than the 5512 and 5513 no-date models. Perhaps the cyclops (date magnifier) is still a thorn in the flesh of many collectors out there. As the title of this post gave it away already, it is 5512 versus 5513. Let’s go.

Long Production Run

Both reference data, the 5512 and the 5513 were in production for a long time. The 5512 was introduced in 1958 and was in production till 1978. The 5513 was introduced a few years later than the 5512, in 1962 and was in production till 1989. Although today’s prices of these two fake watches suspect that there aren’t many of them around anymore, the total production numbers must have been very high.

Originality

So far for exclusiveness you might think, but try to fetch one in a great condition. Most of them have been serviced a few times, including polishing of the case. It means that the sharp edges and so-called beveled lugs are long gone in most cases. Also, during the years, parts will break down and need replacement. So you will see a lot of more modern bracelets on these luxury fake watches, replaced clasps, etc. A replacement bracelet isn’t the end of the world but a replacement dial and hands are, especially in the eyes of the hard core vintage Rolex collectors. It can be a matter of hundreds or even thousands of dollars whether a Rolex is still original and unpolished or not.

Chronometer and Non-Chronometer

Most swiss replica Rolex collectors  may pay much attention to the aesthetics of the watch than to its technical specifications. However, both models have seen different movement calibers throughout the years. The replica Rolex Submariner 5512 and rolex Submariner 5513 replica started both out with a Rolex caliber 1530 movement. The first few ref.5512 models that came out did not bear the chronometer (Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified) writing on the dial, and actually were not chronometers at all. Later on, the ref.5512 Submariners have a chronometer certified caliber 1560 and 1570 movement, bearing the chronometer writing on the dial (so-called 4-line writing).

Minimal Differences

The ref.5513 Submariner was recommended with a caliber 1530 movement as well, but was equipped with another non-chronometer caliber 1520 movement quickly after its introduction (1963/1964). Discrepancy in these movements are very minimal. The big change came with the introduction of the caliber 3xxx movements, many years later.

Both fashion swiss copy watches are very sought after. However, when it comes down to the differences, these are very minimal when you take a look at the specifications of the watch. All movements used in these watches were based on the base caliber 1530 in the end. The finish of the movement, case, bracelet are all equal. This is why many Rolex collectors care much about the aesthetics of a watch rather than the technical stuff. Nothing wrong with that of course, but the slightest change in font, color, bracelet type or whatever detail increases or decreases the value with significant steps. Be prepared for that and decide whether you really care for certain used typography, alignments, writing etcetera.

The Last Significant Changes

The Rolex Submariner 5512 ceased to exist in 1978, and the ref.5513 Submariner kept going on. The Rolex Submariner ref.1680 (in fact a 5512 with a date and cyclops) was kept into production though. In the early 1980s (+/- 1983), the dial of the Rolex Submariner 5513 changed significantly, as white gold rings were applied around the hour markers and the finish of the dial changed from the typical matte to a high glossy finish. The successor of the Rolex Submariner 5513, the reference 14060 (1989) was more or less the same watch, but with an upgraded movement, caliber 3000 and a sapphire crystal. It wasn’t until 2008 when Rolex introduced the Submariner reference 14060M with a chronometer certified movement and 4-line printing. We did an in-depth write-up on the Submariner reference 14060M here (and you will love it).

Which Vintage Submariner To Choose

One could say the replica rolex 5513 milsub – oyster perpetual submariner is more sought-after (and thus more expensive) than the Rolex Submariner 5513 replica because of the production numbers, which could be true. It does at least sound more logical than the fact that it would be more sought-after because it has a chronometer-certified movement.

What Matters To You

If you are having doubts whether to buy for fake Rolex Submariner 5512 or a fake Rolex Submariner 5513, keep in mind what’s important to you: exclusivity (less ref. 5512 Submariner watches produced than the ref.5513), the 4-line dial because of the chronometer certified movement instead of a 2-line dial or a clean and simple dial for example.  A ref.5513 Submariner in good and original condition starts around 5000 Euro but quickly become more expensive for older (and all original) watches. A ref.5512 in good and original condition – without box and papers – start for well over 10.000 Euro, easily.

What I Would Do

If you ask me, and money is an issue (like it always is), I would choose a best replica rolex Submariner ref.5513 in good condition. I love the clean dial and both references without a date window and cyclops give me the same look & feel. I don’t care for the four lines on the dial, and only ‘200ft/600m’ and ‘Submariner’ is enough for me. If you want a basic vintage sports cheap watch, this is as basic as it gets with Rolex.