1968 Rolex Submariner Meter First Ref. 5513
1968 Rolex Submariner Meter First Ref. 5513
Momentum by AIX Tempora, Ltd.
ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal St, DIFC, POBox 506645
Dubai DU
United Arab Emirates
The Rolex Submariner 5513 is probably the most collected Rolex today, not only because the number of models it was produced in but also for the variations in those. This very watch was the successor of the gilt dial Model and launched in 1967 as a meters first version. It has a beautiful matte dial with a nice vanilla patina on dial and hands. A timeless watch for the sophisticated collector.
| SKU | 1.1.593 |
| Brand | Rolex |
| Model | Submariner Meter First |
| Ref. No. | 5513 |
| Serial No. | 1794xxx |
| Year | 1968 |
| Gender | Gents |
| Case Size | 40mm |
| Case | Excellent sharp case which has been lightly polished in the past |
| Bracelet / Strap | Very good folded and rivited Oyster bracelet with very little stretch for its age, clasp stamped 76 |
| Dial | Excellent meters first dial with a nice vanilla patina, matching on dial and hands |
| Crystal | Acrylic dome crystal |
| Movement | Automatic |
| Condition | Mint |
| Box | No |
| Papers | No |
Brief History
Rolex Submariner
Released in 1954 at the Basel Watch Fair, the Submariner was the first watch to be water-resistant to 100m. The most recognizable watch in the Rolex line-up. The Submariner is characterized by its iconic black dial and diving bezel. A tool watch with a strong Rolex DNA, the Submariner is not only the most iconic Rolex, but probably the most iconic watch of all time.
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