Rolex Maxi Monday Vintage — WatchProSite Forum Digest

Watcholic_id · 2023-11-13T13:29:25Z

Explore the iconic Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 Maxi Dial. Discover its unique vintage features, from lume plots to crown details, with expert insights.

Watcholic_id's "Maxi Monday!" post offers a captivating visual of a Rolex Submariner, sparking a detailed discussion among collectors. This article delves into the nuances of vintage Rolex Maxi Dials, a topic of enduring fascination for enthusiasts. Bill's expert contribution provides a deep dive into the specific characteristics that define these iconic references.

Key Points from the Discussion

The featured watch is identified as a Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 with a Maxi Dial, distinguished by its large lume plots and matte finish, dating to approximately 1975.
Key features of this Maxi Dial variant include a 'fat stout' Rolex crown with a flat bottom, a distinctive long serif 'L' in the Rolex text, and large lume plots that touch the index markers.
Further identifying characteristics are the 'Depth over Submariner' text arrangement, where the '=' symbol sits slightly above and to the left of the 'A', and 'open 6's' in the date or depth ratings.
This particular Maxi Dial style appeared around the same era as the rare Rolex Submariner Ref. 5514 Comex, highlighting its historical context within Rolex's production.

The Discussion

U3O8

Nov 13, 2023

Wow. That's a beauty. What year is it?

Watcholic_id

Nov 14, 2023

1979

Thanks for looking 🙏🏾🍻

enjoythemusic

Nov 13, 2023

Oooooh, and a very clean example too. Bravo!

nasseriq

Nov 13, 2023

A stunning example this one. The best of the Submariner.

Jay (Eire)

Nov 13, 2023

Always a winner for me.

Watcholic_id

Nov 14, 2023

Couldn’t agree more 😊🍻

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