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| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Regular Price: | $14,400.86 |
| Item Number: | 157896 |
| Condition: | Vintage |
| Model Name/Number: | Submariner 5513 "Meters First" |
| Serial: | 2202XXX |
| Year: | Circa 1969 |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Movement: | Automatic 1570 |
| Case: | Stainless steel case; inner caseback is stamped: "5513" and "IV.68". The serial and reference numbers are clearly visble between the lugs. |
| Dial: | Matte meters first black dial |
| Bracelet: | Excellent stainless steel Rivet Oyster with 11 links. Back of clasp is stamped I-69 which matches the case production. |
| Box & Papers: | Bob's presentation box |
| Warranty: | This vintage Rolex Submariner comes with Bob's Watches one year warranty |
| Return Policy: | If not 100% satisfied, return watch in 3 days for a full refund. Terms. |
Vintage Watch Condition Examination:
This Submariner is in overall great, honest condition. The case is in good condition with some normal wear. The bezel insert has faded to a lovely grey color throughout, collectors refer to this as a "ghost bezel." The pip is a later replacement. The matte dial is in good condition with some patina. The lume has aged to an attractive marshmallow color and has developed patina. The hands are later service replacements (luminova) and have developed light patina. The C&I bracelet is in great condition with a bit of stretch between the links which is not uncommon for this style bracelet.
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 dials around 1966. When Rolex went to the matte dial they also put the depth rating as "200m = 660ft" and these are known as "meters first" in the collecting community. Eventually Rolex would swap the depth rating to feet first around the early 1970s and have continued this trend to the modern offerings. The watch we have here has a "feet first" depth rating. One theory on this change is that Rolex wanted to boost sales in the United States, but to our knowledge Rolex has not made any definitive statements on this shift.
This example features a beautifully aged bezel that has turned to an attractive grey color throughout. This grey bezel pairs well with the marshmallow colored lume giving the watch a great vintage aesthetic.
* All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. Certificates are issued by WatchCSA, the industry's leading independent authority on watch authentication. WatchCSA Certified Pre-Owned certificates are provided for an additional fee at checkout. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed. Note that "B&P" means "box and papers" where stated.
Each order is ready for shipment within one (1) business day after the order is approved and processed. All watch orders are shipped FedEx overnight and are fully insured at no charge to the customer. Please be advised that for any deliveries from Bob's Watches, a recipient aged 21 years or older must be present to provide a signature upon receipt of the package.
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Fantastic transaction and watch even better than described / pictures. Tanya was great to deal with, easy communication, give her a raise!
Watch shows better then in pictures . Second watch purchased from Bobs since October. Very happy with both experiences . I mistakenly overpaid on the price.of my last purchase. Along with the watch was a check for the overpayment. I feel Bobs as honest and trustworthy. Thanks
Excellent service . Fantastic communication. I couldn’t of asked for more .
The watch was delivered very quickly and was exactly as advertised. They even provided a few vintage pamphlets from the period. All my questions were answered promptly. Overall great experience. I will definitely buy my next Rolex from Bob’s.
The condition of this vintage Rolex 5513 is nicer than I anticipated based on the age. Your staff was very helpful and went out of their way to help make sure I had enough links in the band.
