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, this 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-chronometer version of the non-date Submariner. There were a multitude 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.

Watch is in overall very good condition. The steel case shows surface scratches and a couple of more noticeable dings to the lug edges, with some softening and signs of a previous polish. The bezel remains reasonably well defined with surface scratches, while the insert remains quite clean. The so-called meters-first dial is excellent, with clean lume plots, while the hands show a few small spots in the lume. It is fitted with a steel Jubilee bracelet showing surface scratches and moderate play between the links. The bracelet is fitted with 20 links and fits approximately a 7¼” wrist. Additionally, there are 2 links included. Please note that the watch ticks at time of cataloging, but timekeeping is poor and a service is recommended.