1983 Rolex Submariner Maxi MK5 Unpolished Ref. 5513

Model:
Year of issue: 1983
Reference number: 5513
Condition: mint
Status: available
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ 17,700

Description

The Raw 5513 The Submariner is the most famous tool watch ever made and collectors love it in the used 'raw' condition showing character, scars and memories.  This 5513 Maxi MK5 is one of those examples which has been loved and worn and is shown character from age. The unpolished case is still showing original chamfers on the fat and original condition case. The dial is in excellent condition with ivory color lume plots and matching hands. The seconds hand has corroded and taken on a rusty brown color.  If only the watch could talk, we would love to hear those stories.

SKU 1.1.864
Brand Rolex
Model Submariner Maxi MK5
Ref. No. 5513
Serial No. 7588XXX
Year 1983
Gender Gents
Case Size 40mm
Case Very good unpolished case that is in 'raw' condition showing wear from age. The original bezel is in sharp condition and still has the original insert also showing some wear from age.
Bracelet / Strap Good solid 93150 Oyster bracelet showing moderate stretch from age. The clasp code is VC dating it to 1978
Dial Excellent Mk5 dial with rich lume plots which have aged to a yellowish color, matching the hands. The Seconds hand shows some corrosion but still has the full luminous at all.
Crystal Superdome
Price USD 17,700
Movement Automatic
Condition Mint
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...