Rolex Submariner 5513 Meter First

The Rolex Submariner 5513 is known for its enduring design and quality. Introduced in 1962 and produced until 1989, it possesses many of the hallmarks of the Submariner (such as the 40mm case and crown guards), while having a distinct vintage look that sets it apart from today's models. 

The earliest Submariner ref. 5513 examples were equipped with glossy dials with gilt text. These examples are Meters First Submariners. Around 1966, Rolex made the switch to matte black dials for the Submariner ref. 5513. There is where it gets tricky though because, during this period, there are examples of matte dial Meters First Submariners ref. 5513 and matte dial Feet First Submariner ref. 5513 models. Rolex eventually began exclusively producing matte dial Feet First Submariner 5513 versions in the early 1970s. 

Our MF is in awesome conditions, case is very sharp, the lume patina is incredible, some tritium is missing from the minute hand, just as one can see in many of those original and untouched 5513.