Submariner 5513
Submariner 5513
Rolex
Around 1970, the 5513 was the clean, no-date tool-watch version, with a 40 mm steel case, black dial, rotating bezel, and Rolex’s automatic caliber 1520 in many examples from that period.
Rolex Submariner 5513 from 1970 is vintage Rolex in its purest form. No cyclops, no extra fuss, just a lean steel case and that wonderfully simple dive-watch layout that made the 5513 a legend. It is the kind of watch collectors love because it still feels like equipment first, status symbol second — which, of course, is exactly why it became such a status symbol later on.
What makes a 5513 so good is its honesty. It has all the charm of old Rolex sports watches without trying too hard: slim enough, tough enough, and full of that slightly scruffy 1970s character that modern watches spend a lot of money trying to imitate. A steel 5513 is not a polite Datejust cousin. It is the real vintage rebel in the family.
If 5513 was a typo and you meant a Datejust reference, send me the correct ref and I’ll rewrite it accordingly.
Specifications
| Reference | 16234 |
|---|---|
| Material | Steel |
| Case Dimensions | 36mm |
| Year | 2001 |
| Box | No |
| Papers | No |
| Amplitude (Lift Angle 52) | 287° |
| Accuracy (Dial On Top) | +7 sec/day |
Warranty
Warranty
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Shipping
Shipping
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