1971 Rolex Submariner Serif Dial Ref. 5513

Model:
Year of issue: 1971
Reference number: 5513
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a

Description

SKU 3.2.041
Brand Rolex
Model Submariner
Ref. No. 5513
Serial No. 2566XXX
Year 1971
Gender Gents
Case Size 40mm
Case Very good case that has been polished in the past. The lugs remain straight and show nice bevels. The numbers between the lugs are clear and fully intact. The fat font kissing 40 bezel insert has faded to a beautiful gunmetal grey color. The pearl is fully intact and matches the color of the Lumes.
Bracelet / Strap Very good and matching C&I US Oyster with moderate stretch from wear. The clasp is stamped 1/71
Dial Excellent Serif dial with lumes that have aged to a yellowish cream color. The lumes on the hands have aged a few shades brighter than on the dial
Price Sold
Crystal Acrylic
Movement Automatic
Condition Very good
Box No
Papers No

Dealer

Tariq Malik

The Rolex Submariner

The Rolex Submariner is without a doubt one of the most successful Rolex models in history. Not only because it more than aptly served its purpose as diver’s watch, although I am pretty sure only a small number of Submariners has ever seen a spat of water. Its appearance in several James Bond movies certainly helped as well. If you omit functionality and marketing, the Submariner success is mainly due to its elegance as a timeless dress watch. It’s just one of those watches you keep looking at, regardless of wanting to know the time of day. The Submariner was launched in 1953 and officially presented at the Basel Fair in 1954. Check out my RPReport about the Rolex Submariner History by following this link...