RolexSubmariner

KEY FACTS

• Offered by a private vendor who has owned the watch for approximately 20 years
• Accompanied by a Rolex travel pouch, service booklet and a Rolex service centre card pertaining to a service carried out in January 2016
• Graded ‘A’ for condition by the vendor who reports the watch to be in good working order, having been worn sparingly since the 2016 service  

FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes, seconds
• Powered by the calibre 1520
• Automatic winding with a 48-hour power reserve
• Screw-down crown delivers 200m of waterproofness (not currently tested)
• Uni-directional dive bezel with 60-minute graduation 

SUMMARY

For many Rolex collectors, the ref. 5513 is the Submariner to have. It’s not the rarest – in fact it is among the longest continually produced series in Rolex’s history, having been in production from 1962 until 1989. But it’s for that reason alone, it is considered to be the epitome of the classic dive watch. Sold alongside the ref. 5512, the 5513 lacks chronometer certification, but cosmetically, the ‘two line’ dial has a cleaner and more symmetrical look without the additional text.

This example is presented in excellent condition, with sharp lugs and chamfers intact. There are some light marks and scratches on the case and bracelet commensurate with age. There are no visible signs of ageing on the hands, markers or dial, and based on the colour of the luminous material would suggest they have been replaced at service. The watch is paired with an Oyster bracelet stamped 93150 with 580 end links.

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