Rolex Submariner ref 5513 Meters First circa 1967

A very pleasing example “meters first” vintage Rolex stainless steel no date Submariner ref 5513 circa 1967. Featuring a 40mm diameter case with bi-directional elapsed time bezel, domed acrylic crystal, and screw down early twin lock Oyster crown. With very pleasing all original matte black “meters first” dial with nicely patina’d ivory color tritium lume plots. With very pleasing aged fat font elapsed time insert, and aged pip.

Powered by self winding caliber 1520 movement with sweep seconds. Fitted with later Rolex stainless steel heavy Oyster ref 93150 bracelet with flip lock clasp and 455B endpieces. Recently fully serviced, in excellent mechanical condition, and offered with our 1 year warranty of accurate timekeeping and operation.

This is a very pleasing example meters first 5513  The case has been previously polished, but retains its beefy lugs. There are the expected nicks and dings associated with use but no objectionable characteristics to this still popular model. The case shows no corrosion and the case reference # and serial #s are all sharp and distinct. The case back threads are sharp and neither worn down or damaged.

The hands glow briefly under UV light, while the dial does not, suggesting that the hands were either relumed at some point, or replaced. The color difference is evident on careful inspection, but not severe as replacement luminova hands would be. Overall a very nice and well priced example.

Your purchase includes our fine Italian glazed leather watch pouch, great for storage and travel, a $65.00 value.