Rolex
1989 Rolex Submariner (Ref. 5513) "L Serial" W/ Papers
The Rolex Submariner Reference 5513 is the embodiment of the classic dive watch. The 5513 is simple yet sophisticated and rugged. The ref. 5513 was first introduced in 1962 and ceased production in late 1989. The ref. 5513 is a purpose-built dive watch that lacks the date function like other Rolex Submariner models.
The last of the ref. 5513 Submariners produced were adorned with serial numbers beginning with a letter, not a number. These 5513s were the last of the legendary reference that so many iconic people wore and loved. These watches today have become highly desirable as they are the bookend to one of the longest-running and most appreciated references Rolex has ever produced. During this time only very few 5513s made it off the production line as Rolex was preparing to introduce its successor, the ref. 14060 Submariner.
| Stock # |
RLXSM551389-4
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| 5Brand | Rolex | |
| Style | Submariner | |
| Model | 5513 | |
| Serial | L4XXXXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Black Glossy | |
| Millimeters | 40 | |
| Bracelet | Rolex Oyster Flip Lock 93150 W/ 580 End Pieces |
CASE & BRACELET
The exceptional case retains very thick and symmetrical lugs that exhibit minimal signs of previous use and only light signs of previous polishing. The bezel insert is original to the watch and remains deep black in coloration, the insert also retains its original tritium pearl which matches the dial patina nicely. The original Rolex 93150 Oyster bracelet with 580 end pieces retains 12 links that show almost no stretch from use and will fit up to a 7 1/2-inch wrist.
DIAL & HANDS
The beautiful glossy black dial with white gold surround markers is in virtually flawless condition, exhibiting no damage or signs of age whatsoever. The tritium lume plots remain bright and feature a subtle ivory patina, under U.V. light inspection the 11 o'clock lume plot displays a small piece of lume missing and remains stable, no degradation is present in any of the other lume plots. The original tritium hands match the dial perfectly and show no cracking when inspected under U.V. light.
ACCESSORIES
The watch comes with its original Rolex guarantee papers. The watch is keeping time perfectly, backed by a 1-year warranty on accurate timekeeping.