The beauty of vintage Subs!!
here’s my latest acquisition. A 1961 Submariner 5513 all original.
The riveted steel bracelet is included but I’ve decided to use a vintage ammo strap instead
The dial has developed a beautiful brown patina which isn’t clear on the photos.
Hope you like it 
Laurent
Good catch!
These are such versatile pieces, nowhere out of place.
Enjoy it in the best of health, Laurent.
Mine says hi from the office.
Best,
Daniel
Enjoy it in the best of health, Laurent.
Mine says hi from the office.
Best,
Daniel
This one doesnt have the glossy gilt. Don’t think they all had the glossy gilt, did they? [nt]
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Meters first, grey dial, superb patina. This one ticks all the boxes. Very nice, Laurent. [nt]
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Merci mon ami :) wait till you see it in the flesh it’s a whole different story 😅 [nt]
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Beautiful brown patina
5513 is really a cool Sub I saw so many and they (almost) all look so different. Congrats on your superb specimen, mabrouk 👍
I Think you have a wonderful 1967 Rolex Submariner meters first.
If you check the serial number it will be higher than 1.6 million.
In addition you have round crown guards which is consistent with watches post 1964 vs 1961 which would have pointed crown guards.
There is also a wide difference in the value.
In any case it is a stunning matt dial 5513.
Enjoy.
Thanks for the info bill but my serial is 1.5 million :)
I’ve already checked that the day I bought it. Serial is 1,596,xxx which makes it a 1961-62 max.
What do you think?
Laurent
What do you think?
Laurent
Here is a good report to read to give a feel based on real examples.
At 1.59 your are In 1967 matt dial is period.
Is it your guess at 1961 or the dealer.
Please feel free to reach out.
Best
Bill
Bill
Hello Laurent. Nice example of a classic 5513. As it was said here your serial number belongs to the 1967 period. In that year a matt /white inscriptions dial like yours is correct.
For the 1961/62 period you mention the dial was glilt gloss.
So your watch is correct for the serial number but made circa 1967,
Keep enjoying! Abel,
So your watch is correct for the serial number but made circa 1967,
Keep enjoying! Abel,
My big pleasure!! Date is just a detail, the watch is original and beautiful example, that´s the important part. Enjoy it so much and thanks so much for sharing! Cheers! [nt]
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congratulations Laurent...
you did well hunting the 5513 - well aged example with a beautiful patina !
wear in the best of your health !!
Best,
mahesh.,
I like very much the 5513 meters first and yours is very nice !!
mine ( 1,9 range, 1969 )
