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, 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.
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Grade
V 8.5
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Watch Only
Est. value range
$10,000 – $15,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
40mm
Model
Submariner
Movement
Automatic cal. 1520
Reference
5513
Bracelet
Stainless Steel Oyster bracelet
Year
1980
Condition
Very Good
Material
Stainless Steel
Included
Watch Only
Dial Color
Black
Condition
Watch is in very good to excellent condition. Case has minor surface wear expected for a 30+ year old watch, but no major dings or marks. The edge chamfers are soft but still preserved on the case. Original Mk3 maxi dial is in excellent condition with nicely aged luminous and matching hands. The hands with some oxidation spotting. The bracelet is a solid link 91350 with a total of 11 links, one being removable. Clasp code is F, dating the band to 1981. There is light stretch.
Our Perspective
Arguably one of the most iconic sports watches ever made, the Submariner ref. 5513 is as stunning as it is desirable. Its design formed the foundation upon which almost every Submariner released since then has used to establish itself as the watch we know and love today. Its status as the more affordable non-chronometer Submariner variant opened the collection to a slew of owners who proudly wore their Rolex and enabled the watch to become what it is today.