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Rolex · Submariner

Submariner No Date

Ref. 5513 — “Bond Sub

discontinuedCrown-guard vintagePartially documentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

Authentication Notes

Dial

HighProbable

Dial generation must match production year

Gilt (to mid-1960s), then matte with painted markers, then glossy 'maxi' dials late in the run. A gloss white-gold-surround dial on an early case is a red flag.

Lume

Medium

Tritium era markings

Expect 'SWISS' or 'T SWISS T' / 'SWISS - T<25' at 6 o'clock for tritium-era dials. LumiNova ('SWISS MADE') on a 5513 dial is incorrect for the reference's period.

Inspection points

No inspection checklist has been published for this reference.

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