1971 Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 ‘Non-Serif’ Full Set

The Rolex Submariner 5513 was introduced in 1962 with no COSC printing on the dial (different from the 5512) and was the perfect tool watch for professional divers. First with the caliber 1530 and then, during the same year, with the caliber 1520 and updated crown-guard design. The Serif 5513 is nicknamed after the serif fonts visible on the 3-, 6- and 9-hour markers on the dial.

This example offered here for sale with serial number 2779xxx dates to 1971 and we are proud to say that it is one of the best 5513 Serif we’ve ever seen. It features a perfect black matte dial with heavy yellow patina lume hour markers and darker hands. The original bezel insert is in very good condition too and has aged to a beautiful, faded gray. The 40mm stainless steel case remains thick and preserves sharp bevels. The original domed crystal is in great shape too.

The watch is running well and keeping excellent time.

It comes suited on the original 20mm Rolex 9315 bracelet with 280 end links, date stamped 3/71 and PATETED diver’s extension.

Furthermore, it comes as a full set, including outer box with reference sticker, inner box, wallet and stamped guarantee papers showing it was sold by a Rolex AD in Spain, country where we bought it from the original owner.

Indeed, a watch difficult to beat.