Submariner 5513 - Meters First Matte Dial - Original Insurance Papers - 1971

Rolex Submariner 5513 - Meters First Matte Dial - Original Insurance Papers (1971)

A honest, unpolished-looking early 1970s Submariner ref. 5513 with the sought-after meters-first "660ft = 200m" matte dial and warmly aged tritium markers. Accompanied by its original 1971 Norwegian insurance certificate, this is a genuine period-correct example with matching patina between the dial, hands and faded bezel insert.

Details:

• Reference: 5513
• Year: 1971
• Case Size: 40mm, stainless steel
• Bezel: Unidirectional rotating with aluminum insert, aged to a soft grey "ghost" tone
• Dial: Matte black with tritium hour markers and Mercedes hands, "660ft = 200m" meters-first configuration
• Movement: Rolex Caliber 1520, automatic
• Bracelet: Rolex Oyster reference 9315, folded links
• Water Resistance: 200 meters

Set Includes:

• Original 1971 Norwegian insurance certificate listing reference 5513/9315 and date of purchase (25-3-1971)

Condition:

• Good overall condition with matching patina
• Honest used condition consistent with regular wear
• Tritium hour markers and hands aged uniformly to a warm cream tone
• Dial clean with no visible damage
• Bezel insert faded to a period-correct ghost grey
• Acrylic crystal in place; running with all functions operating

The reference 5513 is the connoisseur's Submariner - produced from 1962 to 1989, powered by the robust non-chronometer Caliber 1520 and offered here in one of the most collectible configurations, the early 1970s meters-first matte dial variant with original period paperwork.