{"product_id":"vintage-rolex-submariner-5513-black-meters-first-dial-automatic-40mm-watch-1968","title":"Vintage Rolex Submariner 5513 Black Meters First Dial Automatic 40mm Watch 1968","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Rolex Submariner – Ref. 5513 (Stainless Steel \/ Meters First Matte Black Dial \/ 40mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Watch Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1968 (Approximately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAll original, meters first matte black dial, buckle is stamped 1969, caseback is stamped 1968 indicating that the manufacture year was 1968, recently serviced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInclusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch Only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet\/Strap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with Fliplock clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1374\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Submariner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Submariner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5513\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex Caliber 1520 – Automatic; Hours, Minutes, Seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidirectional timing bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.00 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndexes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tritium hour markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercedes-style hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Vintage Rolex Submariner – Ref. 5513 (Stainless Steel \/ Meters First Matte Black Dial \/ 40mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll images provided are of the actual watch you will receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor added assurance, please contact us directly with any questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis watch may or may not include specific parts, booklets, or accessories. Please read the listing carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe use a macro lens for our photos, which may make imperfections appear larger or more pronounced than they actually are.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52138294673691,"sku":null,"price":27999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0795\/2318\/4923\/files\/57_cb5e5bc0-1ca2-481c-b87a-7be68aa8ac26.jpg?v=1777484115","url":"https:\/\/thewatchtrader.com\/products\/vintage-rolex-submariner-5513-black-meters-first-dial-automatic-40mm-watch-1968","provider":"The Watch Trader","version":"1.0","type":"link"}