Submariner 5513 - Matte Dial - Watch Only - 1971

Submariner 5513 - Matte Dial - Watch Only (1971)

A honest example of the Rolex Submariner reference 5513 from 1971, the no-date sister to the 1680 that came to define the modern dive watch. The watch is accompanied by a period-original Norwegian Viking third-party insurance certificate dated 25-3-1971 — this is a private insurance document, not a Rolex-issued warranty or certificate. No original Rolex box, guarantee card, or manufacturer papers.

Details:

• Reference: 5513
• Year: 1971
• Case Size: 40mm, stainless steel
• Bezel: Unidirectional 60-minute rotating, black aluminium insert
• Dial: Black matte with tritium hour plots, depth rating "660ft = 200m"
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 1520, automatic, 42-hour power reserve
• Bracelet: Oyster ref. 9315 (folded links) with folding clasp
• Crystal: Acrylic (plexiglass)
• Water Resistance: 200 meters (as originally rated)

Set Includes:

• Watch only
• Period-original Norwegian Viking third-party insurance certificate dated 25-3-1971 (NOT a Rolex certificate or warranty)

Condition:

• Honest used condition consistent with regular wear
• Case, bracelet and clasp show visible marks from use
• Dial and bezel with matching patina
• Acrylic crystal in good condition with light surface marks
• Movement running, all functions operating

The 5513 with the Caliber 1520 movement and matte dial defines the classic five-digit Submariner era — a robust, tool-first Rolex from the transitional 1970s that remains one of the most collectable vintage sport references.