Rolex Submariner, Reference 5513 | A stainless steel wristwatch with black underline gilt dial, pointed crown guards and bracelet, Circa 1963 | 勞力士 | Submariner 型號5513 | 精鋼鏈帶腕錶，備黑色 UNDERLINE 錶盤及尖型錶冠護橋，約1963年製

Rolex
Submariner, Reference 5513
A stainless steel wristwatch with black underline gilt dial, pointed crown guards and bracelet, Circa 1963
勞力士
Submariner 型號5513
精鋼鏈帶腕錶，備黑色 underline 錶盤及尖型錶冠護橋，約1963年製

Dial: black gilt
Calibre: cal. 1530 automatic, 25 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 997'418
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 39 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: none

Condition Report:
The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The dial in in very well preserved and in very original condition. The numerals have aged to a warm orange that nicely matches the hands. The lumes themselves are all consistent in size and both lumes and hands react well under UV. The numbers between the lugs are crisp and easy to read. The insert with wear. The case with wear throughout and only minor polishing. There is wear underneath the lugs from the bracelet. The case back with wear and with a good crisp milled edge. The bracelet is stretched throughout and is stamped the 2nd quarter of 1964.

Catalogue Note:
Launched in approximately 1959, reference 5513/5512 was the first Submariner models to be fitted with crown guards. Examples like the present lot that are fitted with gilt dials are particularly sought after by collectors.

This example has subtle details that make it highly desirable amongst collectors. The first of which is the underline above the 6 o'clock, signifying the use of tritium on the dial. The second are the pointy crown guards that add a robust appeal to the watch. Made circa 1963, this 5513 is in very appealing and original condition.