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Rolex Submariner 5513 - Rare "Meters First"
Its About Time
for sale €13,806     $14,986
£11,800
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Rolex Submariner 5513 - Rare "Meters First"

1940 - 1960
For Sale by Its About Time
Description

An exceptional and original Rolex 5513, with the rare 'Meters First' dial. Shown on an Olive Nato and on the Rolex Oyster strap which is around 10 years later than the watch 'head' (1979) in stainless steel with the original hands and the 'Lume' plots are the original Tritium in near perfect condition.  The watch has just had a full strip down, overhaul service and strap refurbish. The watch comes with a Rolex box and outer card box.  The screw down crown with logo is also the original. Serial number starting 21----

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Its About Time has dated this Vintage Rolex Submariner Watch to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199831
Dealers Internal Reference
1969
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Description
An exceptional and original Rolex 5513, with the rare 'Meters First' dial. Shown on an Olive Nato and on the Rolex Oyster strap which is around 10 years later than the watch 'head' (1979) in stainless steel with the original hands and the 'Lume' plots are the original Tritium in near perfect condition.  The watch has just had a full strip down, overhaul service and strap refurbish. The watch comes with a Rolex box and outer card box.  The screw down crown with logo is also the original. Serial number starting 21----
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Its About Time has dated this Vintage Rolex Submariner Watch to the 1960s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199831
Dealers Internal Ref
1969
Its About Time
Its About Time
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2017

Antique clock and watch shop specialist (featured on salvage hunters the restorers) with select fine furniture.

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A vintage stainless steel wristwatch featuring a black circular dial with luminous geometric hour markers, a black rotating bezel, and a khaki fabric strap.
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Archive I A vintage stainless steel wristwatch featuring a black circular dial with luminous geometric hour markers, a black rotating bezel, and a khaki fabric strap.

Rolex Submariner 5513 - Rare "Meters First"

Archive II A vintage stainless steel wristwatch featuring a black circular dial with luminous geometric hour markers, a black rotating bezel, and a khaki fabric strap. View II
Archive III A vintage stainless steel wristwatch featuring a black circular dial with luminous geometric hour markers, a black rotating bezel, and a khaki fabric strap. View III
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A vintage stainless steel wristwatch featuring a black circular dial with luminous geometric hour markers, a black rotating bezel, and a khaki fabric strap.
Rolex Submariner 5513 - Rare "Meters First"
Ref: SA1199831
A vintage stainless steel wristwatch featuring a black circular dial with luminous geometric hour markers, a black rotating bezel, and a khaki fabric strap.
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Introduced in the early 1960s, the reference 5513 Submariner is one of the longest-produced sports watch references by Rolex, celebrated for its balanced, symmetrical dial without a date window.

Mid-century diving watches typically featured stainless steel cases, acrylic plexiglass crystals, bi-directional rotating aluminium bezel inserts, and luminous painted markers for underwater legibility.

A meters first dial displays the depth rating with the metric measurement printed before the imperial measurement, such as 200m=660ft, which was predominantly produced during the earlier production years.

A vintage tool watch transitions between casual and formal wear, pairing with tailored suits, relaxed denim, or modern utilitarian apparel using textile or leather straps.

Vintage mechanical timepieces should be serviced regularly by a qualified watchmaker every three to five years, kept away from strong magnetic fields, and protected from water exposure if seals are unverified.
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