This authentic, original circa 1973 Rolex Submariner 5513 is in very good condition presenting with its original 'metres first' matt black Tritium dial with off-white patina-aged lume markings, recently serviced and has passed our in-house due diligence and inspection criteria.
 
Case width 40mm (excluding crown)
Matt Black Tritium 'Metres First' Dial
Plexiglass Crystal
Rolex Calibre 1520 Automatic Movement
34XXXXX Serial Number
Rotating Bezel with Black insert
Stainless Steel Case
Stainless Steel Oyster 93150 Bracelet
501 End Links
Oyster Folding Clasp
Green Leather Rolex Watch Storage/Travel Pouch
Independently checked and serviced by a Rolex-qualified watchmaker
TWS 12 Month Warranty
Watch Register Certificate
 
Although Rolex had been making waterproof watches since the 1930’s with the Oyster series it wasn’t until 1954 when their first professional diver’s watch, the Submariner, was launched.
 
Once again this was a watch made by Rolex that was designed to carry out a specific job in a specific environment but ultimately remaining fashionable to wear.
 
This was a watch that could be worn by divers to a depth of 100 metres thanks to the newly-designed screw-down crown known as the ‘Twinlock’. The Deep Sea Research Institute in Cannes carried out extensive tests on the watch and verified the claims made by Rolex. In fact, the watch performed way beyond its stated capabilities and very quickly won the admiration it deserved from the diving community. And, of course, Commander James Bond used to wear one.
 
The rotating bezel was also a revolutionary design feature at its launch and now a diver could easily keep a record of his diving time. Rolex had spent a lot of time liaising with professional divers in the development of the watch which paid dividends in the final design. The Submariner set the template for all other watchmakers and has defined the look of the modern diving watch ever since.