Vintage
Philipps unveils a truly exceptional vintage Rolex Submariner 5513, featuring the exceedingly rare '369 Explorer dial' with a 'kissing L' and 'SWISS only' designation. This post delves into the unique characteristics of this highly coveted reference, highlighting its historical significance and rarity within the collector community.
The Rolex Submariner reference 5513 is a notable example within the Submariner line, distinguished by its two-line dial and lack of a date complication. Produced for an extended period, it represents a core offering for collectors seeking a straightforward and robust tool watch. Its design emphasizes legibility and functionality, aligning with the original purpose of the Submariner series. This reference is recognized for its consistent aesthetic throughout its production run, with subtle variations in dial text and bezel inserts.
The watch features a 40mm stainless steel Oyster case, offering durability and water resistance suitable for its intended use. Powering the reference 5513 is the automatic Caliber 1520 movement, known for its reliability. The crystal is acrylic, contributing to the vintage character of the watch. The unidirectional rotating bezel, typically with an aluminum insert, allows for elapsed time measurement.
For collectors, the reference 5513 is a significant model due to its long production history and the various dial iterations, such as gilt and matte dials, which present distinct collecting opportunities. Its appeal lies in its foundational design and its position as a non-date Submariner, making it a desirable piece for those who appreciate the model's original form. The watch is often paired with an Oyster bracelet, completing its functional aesthetic.
congrats Philipp. Really a super collection you have. must be difficult every morning to choose with only two wrists
i'm wearing the one if made on the left and the latest incoming vintage on the right... so there is no problem..at least not to me
another grail watch in your collection, congrats my friend ! Any idea about how many of these were made ? Cheers Jeff This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2009-07-15 02:11:14
Untill now i know of max. 4 examples and most funny thing is, that on the calander of John Goldberger's 100 Superlative Rolex a similair examples show JULY 2009..)) Here the link to the magnificent ROLEX SUBMARINER Calender... issuu.com Look at 8-9 at the bottom for July & August... LOL Rgrds.P
There is nothing more than I can say LOL. Enjoy! Regards Rene
having only just bought my first Rolex i'm trying to learn a bit more of the vintage pieces so that when i look for a 1964 submariner i'll know what to look for. i assume from the pics seen that this dial differs because it has lume bar indices instead of lume spot indices. is that correct? if it is then i've learnt something today even though i'm unlikely to see another one. i do think that this amazing collection of submariners verges on the greedy and if you have a nice original 64 model it c
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