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Lot #1534

Rolex Submariner 5513 Late Glossy Dial

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Introduction

Debuting in 1953 and released to the public the following year, the Rolex Submariner has undoubtedly become one of the most iconic timepieces of all time thanks to its legendary status as Rolex's flagship dive watch. Used extensively by the British Royal Navy and professional diving operations like COMEX, the Submariner set the bar for all dive watches to follow. Featuring a genuinely timeless design that has remained relatively unchanged throughout its history, the Rolex has become the archetypal sports watch. With very few large-scale aesthetic upgrades made to it over the years except for timely advancements like introducing a date function to the collection in the late '60s, and its modern cerachrom bezels, the Submariner is seen as the prototypical dive watch thanks to its consistency. The Submariner has earned its status as a legendary watch, with it today remaining as one of the most sought-after timepieces around.The 5513 was produced from 1962 to 1988, and was the non-chonometer version of the non-date Submariner. There were a multude of dial variants made over those 26 years, ranging from gilt chapter ring dials in the beginning to matte dials, then ultimately the glossy dials with white gold luminous surrounds.

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Grade

M 8.5

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Watch Only

Est. value range

$8,000 – $12,000

The Details

Brand

Rolex

Dimensions

40mm

Model

Submariner

Movement

Automatic cal. 1520

Reference

5513

Bracelet

Stainless steel Oyster bracelet

Year

1987

Condition

Very good/ Excellent

Material

Stainless steel

Included

Watch only

Dial Color

Black

THE DIAL

Featuring a late Maxi V dial, this example features 18kt white gold lume plot surrounds that encircle its hour markers and provide a rather modern aesthetic to an otherwise fully-fledged vintage timepiece.

THE CONSTRUCTION

Iconic in its styling and design, the Submariner 5513's beautiful stainless steel construction fits the wrist perfectly and with a certain aura of familiarity given the collection's relatively unchanged design since the ref. 5513 was discontinued in 1988.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in overall very good to excellent condition. The case has some wear to all surfaces, but no major dings or scratches. The 91350 bracelet has 10 links total, none removable. There is little stretch evident.

Our Perspective

Easily one of the most iconic sport watches ever made, the Submariner ref. 5513 is as stunning as it is desirable, with its design forming the foundation upon which almost every Submariner since has used to establish itself amongst collectors and divers alike.

Eric Ku

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