Rolex - Submariner - 5513 - 1979

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Location: United States

Year: 1979

Reference number: 5513

Accessories: Watch Only

Condition: Good

Material: Stainless Steel

Color Dial: Black

Rolex Submariner 5513 – 1979

A true icon of horology, the Rolex Submariner 5513 represents the purest expression of Rolex’s legendary dive watch lineage. Produced for over two decades, the reference 5513 is revered by collectors for its clean, no-date dial configuration and timeless tool-watch aesthetics. This 1979 example captures the Submariner at its most authentic—robust, understated, and endlessly wearable.

Housed in a 40mm stainless steel Oyster case, the Submariner 5513 features a unidirectional black bezel and a matte black dial with luminous hour markers, designed for maximum legibility in all conditions. Powering the watch is Rolex’s reliable automatic movement, protected by the brand’s signature screw-down crown and caseback, ensuring water resistance and durability that defined an era of professional dive watches.

Highly sought after by seasoned collectors, the Submariner 5513 stands apart for its vintage charm, historical importance, and long-term investment appeal. Its minimalist design, free of date complications, has become a benchmark in Rolex’s history and a cornerstone in any serious watch collection.

Whether acquired for its heritage, daily wearability, or enduring value, the Rolex Submariner 5513 (1979) remains one of the most respected and recognizable sports watches ever created.

Key Features

• Model: Submariner

• Reference: 5513

• Year: 1979

• Case Size: 40mm

• Case Material: Stainless Steel

• Dial: Black with luminous hour markers

• Bezel: Black unidirectional rotating bezel

• Movement: Automatic

• Crystal: Acrylic

• Water Resistance: Designed for professional diving standards of its era