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 near-mint vintage condition. The case has thick lugs, and a sharp well defined chamfered edge. The springbar holes have some wear around the edges due to the use of an improper tool to remove the bracelet. Original matte MK1 Maxi dial is near mint, with no visible flaws. The luminous has aged to a creamy tone, and the hands match. Please note there is a small discoloration on the luminous of the seconds hand. There is minor surface corrosion along the edge of the caseback where the gasket sits. Watch comes on a solid link oyster bracelet that fits an approx 7 1/4" wrist. There is minimal stretch.