The perfect replica Rolex Submariner ref. 14060(M) is one of my all-time favorite watches, even though I’ve never owned one. However, with my concrete plans to develop a subtle, under-the-radar, GADA-appropriate diver very soon, the overlap would be too great. Therefore, I can let the 14060 go in favor of its granddad, the 5513. After all, my VPC diver will not be vintage for another few decades, so this fills another void neatly. I know, I know; these voids only exist in my head, but they are very real to me, okay? Get off my case, will ya? This is my watch list!
Before, I would have picked the high quality copy Rolex Submariner 14060M for its more modern movement and sapphire crystal. Now that I no longer intend to wear it every day, I can move to the older reference, which I find prettier, especially in a UK best fake Rolex 1960s Gilt execution. No, I don’t mean the gold-tone paint that passes for gilt nowadays but an actual gilt dial. In case the doesn’t mean anything to you, have a look at this article I wrote about it some time ago.
The cheap super clone Rolex Submariner 5513 measures 40mm in diameter in houses caliber 1520. My priorities would be dial condition, a nicely faded gray bezel insert, and the correctness of the parts. That last point takes quite a bit of studying, but that’s half the fun, right? Note: I did not study this example for correct parts, authenticity, etc. It is merely an example.