Rolex Submariner 5513 Meters First Zinc-Sulfide Lume Faded Inlay

The Submariner reference 5513 is a favorite of ours, and with its enduring tool watch design, sturdy construction, and impressive 27-year production span, it stands as a true Rolex icon!

This 5513 hails from 1967 and showcases a ‘meters first’ dial, a detail referring to the depth rating format that lists meters first, followed by the feet equivalent (“200m = 660ft”).

In the late 1960s, Rolex shifted to printing feet before meters to cater to the growing American market. As a result, these ‘meters first’ dials are highly sought after by collectors, as these matte dials were only used for a short period of time with the meters-first designation.

This particular watch is even more “special” as it features the zinc-sulfide lume of the earlier “gilt” dial variants. The lume emits a brief “glow” when exposed to black light (UV-A light)—a feature unique to the first batch of these models. Rare!

The case remains thick in all the right places, with a cool faded middle-grey fat-font inlay, giving it a super cool look! The watch is fitted with a Bulang and Sons strap. We think these watches are strap monsters—check out our strap guide for these right here! This fine Sub' has been fully serviced by our watchmaker.

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Specifications:

- Rolex Reference 5513 Submariner
- 40mm steel case
- Serial 1607xxxx dating to 1967
- Meters first matte dial with “zinc-sulfide lume”
- Faded to a middle-grey color fat-font inlay
- Bulang and Sons Leather Strap and Single Pass Strap
- Fully serviced by our watchmaker
- One-year mechanical warranty
- Free worldwide shipping