Description
| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Item Number: | 147375 |
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Condition: |
Vintage |
| Model Name/Number: |
Submariner 5513 “Glossy” |
| Serial: | 1068XXX |
| Year: |
Circa 1964 |
| Gender: | Men’s |
| Movement: | Automatic 1520 |
| Case: | Stainless steel case; the back of clasp is stamped “5513” and “IV.64”. Serial and reference numbers are clearly visible. |
| Dial: | Black meter first dial |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel 9315 Oyster Rivet with 11 links. Back of clasp is stamped “I-67.” |
Vintage Watch Condition Examination:
This 5513 is in overall great attractive vintage condition. The case is strong with some wear; it has been polished. The bezel ring has remained sharp. The “Long 5” bezel insert has aged beautifuly over the years to a an even gray/blue color throughout. The pip is a later replacement. The crown is a later “trip-lock” replacement. The dial has developed patina and is in overall great, honest condition with some light scratches and marks; the edge of the dial has some wear. The dial has a slight mark/ chip on the side of the six o’clock lume plot. The hands have developed patina and the lume on the dial and in the hands has been color corrected to match the color of the lume on the dial, it matches nicely. The rivet oyster bracelet is in great condition with some wear.
Description: Vintage Rolex Submariner 5513
Rolex introduced ref. 5513 around 1962 and it was in production until 1989. It was one of the longest continually produced references from the brand. Rolex initially used glossy dials in this model and swapped to matte the matte style after 1966.
This circa 1964 example is in overall beautiful condition and the dial has remained glossy. This watch has retained its correct “Long 5” bezel insert that has aged beautifully to a nice grey/blue color.
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