Rolex, Submariner, "Pre-Comex", ca 1982.

Case size: 40 mm
Material: steel
Movement: automatic, caliber 1520
Year: circa 1982
Crystal: plastic crystal
Bracelet: Oyster bracelet, folding clasp, ref. 7836/380
Reference number: 5513
Serial number: 5'152'718
Case number: 5513
Accompanied by: certificate, box, outer box, original receipt

Manufactured in the late 1970s, sold in October 1982.

Wear due to age and use. Newer luminous pearl in insert.

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, Bukowskis does not guarantee the future function of the movement. Please note that the movement has not been tested for timekeeping accuracy and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Watches have been opened to examine movements therefore no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. Potential buyers should inspect each watch to satisfy themselves as to condition. For more information, please read our Conditions of Purchase.

Provenance

Consigned by the family of the original owner

More information

The Rolex Submariner reference 5513 was introduced in 1962 and remained in production until 1989, making it one of the longest running references in Rolex’s history

The dial on this watch is a variant often referred to by collectors as a “Pre-Comex” dial, named for its visual similarities to those found on the reference 5514 Submariners issued to COMEX. Notable features include a rounded, wide coronet, a pronounced serif on the "L" in "ROLEX", open sixes in the depth rating, and the positioning of the “=” sign slightly to the left of the “A” in “SUBMARINER.” These dials are typically associated with cases in the 5 million serial number range.

What further distinguishes this example is its completeness. It is accompanied by its original inner and outer box, guarantee papers, hang tag, and the original sales receipt.

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