The Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513, produced from 1962 to 1989, boasts one of the longest production runs in brand history. Conceived as a more accessible alternative to the chronometer-certified Ref. 5512, it became an iconic, utilitarian blueprint that laid the groundwork for future no-date Submariners.

Early models featured glossy black dials with gilt (gold-colored) text and minute tracks and in the late 1960s Rolex switched to matte black dials with white text .Early matte dials read "200m=660ft" (meters first). In 1969, Rolex shifted to "660ft=200m" (feet first) to increase appeal in the rapidly expanding United States market.

At hand we have such a specimen , a 1968 “Meters First “ execution with a nice case with a very slight faded bezel insert fitted.

The Meters first dial has a typical for this serial “band aid “lume were the lume is applied looking under a magnifying glass as you guessed it “band aid like “, the lume colour is a warm light beige .We fitted this fine tool watch with one our Bulang and sons leather straps.The watch has been fully serviced and is ready for new adventures upcoming years.

Meters First. Band-Aid lume. Vintage Rolex at its best, get in touch!

Specifications:

Rolex Submariner reference 5513
40mm steel case
Serial 193xxxx dating to 1968
“Meters First “Dial, cream-colored patina
Gently aged black fat font bezel insert
Bulang and sons leather strap
Fully serviced by our watchmaker
One-year mechanical warranty
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Rolex Submariner 5513 Meters First Dial

Rolex Submariner 5513 Meters First Dial

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