Vintage Rolex Submariner – Ref. 5513 (Stainless Steel / Meters First Matte Black Dial / 40mm)
Specific Watch Details:
Year: 1968 (Approximately)
Condition: Used (Good) – Moderate wear from regular use, including scratches or minor dents. Bracelet may be stretched. Engravings may show wear. May have been lightly polished. Please see photos.
Condition Notes:All original, meters first matte black dial, buckle is stamped 1969, caseback is stamped 1968 indicating that the manufacture year was 1968, recently serviced
Inclusions: Watch Only
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Fliplock clasp
About the Vintage Rolex Submariner – Ref. 5513 (Stainless Steel / Meters First Matte Black Dial / 40mm):
The Rolex Submariner ref. 5513 is one of the longest-running references in the Submariner lineup, produced from the early 1960s through the late 1980s. Known for its clean no-date design, it represents the purest expression of Rolex’s iconic dive watch.
This example features a desirable “meters first” matte dial, indicating an early production variant from the late 1960s. These dials display the depth rating in meters before feet, a detail highly sought after by collectors. Combined with its all-original configuration and classic acrylic crystal, the 5513 remains a cornerstone vintage Submariner with strong collector appeal.
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