Submariner family

Rolex Submariner 5513

Catalog example attributed to Rolex 5513 Crown guards / Gilt two-line
Catalog example attributed to Rolex 5513 Crown guards / Gilt two-line, photo 1 Catalog example attributed to Rolex 5513 Crown guards / Gilt two-line, photo 2 Catalog example attributed to Rolex 5513 Crown guards / Gilt two-line, photo 3
Catalog example: Rolex 5513 Crown guards / Gilt two-line. Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. Photo source: amsterdamvintagewatches.com

4 variants linked under reference 5513

Crown guards / Gilt two-lineCrown guards / Matte, feet firstCrown guards / Matte, meters firstCrown guards / Glossy maxi, Mk I-V

Rolex Submariner 5513 brings together 4 recorded configurations, including GiltGold-colored dial printing, usually on early glossy Rolex sport dials. It is one of the first details collectors use to date a watch. two-line, MatteA flat, non-gloss dial surface. Many later vintage sport Rolex references moved from glossy gilt to matte printed dials., feet firstA depth-rating layout where the feet measurement appears before meters., Matte, meters firstA depth-rating layout where meters appears before feet., GlossyA dial surface with visible shine under light. Vintage glossy dials age differently from later matte dials. maxi, Mk I-V dials. Compare their specifications and open each entry for its evidence.

Reference
5513
Variants
4 variants
Range span
$11,000 to $55,000
Photo set
9 images
Recorded range 5513 / Crown guards / Gilt two-line $25,000 to $55,000 Recorded range 5513 / Crown guards / Matte, meters first $16,000 to $28,000 Recorded range 5513 / Crown guards / Glossy maxi, Mk I-V $12,000 to $22,000

A closer look

Notable examples

Explore the dial, bezel and case details through distinct examples, each linked to its original source.

5513 references at a glance

1 references and 4 recorded configurations are summarized below. Production dates come from the catalog notes. Market ranges combine recorded dealer, auction and estimate fields for orientation only; open a guide before comparing condition or originality.

References at a glance
ReferenceProductionRecorded configurationsCatalog market rangeGuide
55134 configurations1962–1989Crown guards / Gilt two-line
Crown guards / Matte, feet first
Crown guards / Matte, meters first+1 more		$7,000–$55,000Open guide →

How to narrow the comparison

  1. Start with the reference, then use the recorded configurations to identify the bezel, dial and case that match the watch.
  2. Open the guide for its catalog notes, photographs and any attached source links. Treat ranges as context, not a valuation.
  3. For a specific offered watch, request reference markings, service records and replacement-part disclosures. A shared reference number alone does not establish matching condition or originality.

Reference sources and price evidence

0 distinct reference sources are attached to these 4 catalog entries. 4 entries have no attached reference source; treat their specifications and historical notes as catalog claims awaiting verification.

0 of 4 entries have attached price-source links. Dealer ranges, auction ranges and catalog estimates are separate data categories, not live offers or verified transaction results. Check each linked page for asking versus sold price, sale date, currency, fees and the actual configuration; a source link alone does not establish those details.

Photographs illustrate sourced examples. Image-source links identify their origin; they are not reference research, proof of authenticity or a statement of image rights. No physical inspection is represented here. Read the editorial and evidence method.

Collector Read

Compare the recorded differences within reference 5513.

The long-running no-date, non-chronometer Submariner with an acrylicA plastic bezel insert used on some vintage sport watches. It can fade, crack, or be replaced, so originality matters. crystal and crown guardsThe protective shoulders around the winding crown. Their shape is a major case-generation tell.. Production spans gilt, matte and glossy dial generations.

The comparison table keeps missing specifications visible. The catalog range span ($11,000 to $55,000) combines recorded ranges across configurations; it is not an appraisal of a particular watch.

Reference Summary

Reference
5513
Collection
Submariner
Variants
4 variants
Range span
$11,000 to $55,000

Known Variants

Ref. 5513

Crown guards

The long-running no-date, non-chronometer Submariner with an acrylic crystal and crown guards. Production spans gilt, matte and glossy dial generations.

Rolex 5513 Crown guards / Gilt two-line 1962 Crown guards / Gilt two-line Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. $25,000 to $55,000 Rolex 5513 Crown guards / Matte, meters first 1967 Crown guards / Matte, meters first Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. $16,000 to $28,000 Rolex 5513 Crown guards / Glossy maxi, Mk I-V 1984 Crown guards / Glossy maxi, Mk I-V Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. $12,000 to $22,000

Collector Variants

Crown guards / Matte, feet first

The depth rating lists feet before meters.

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