{"product_id":"rolex-submariner-as03896","title":"Rolex Submariner","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Rolex Submariner is a classic, and there’s good reason why almost every collector winds up with a vintage Rolex sports model in their stash - these are timeless, tough, do-anything, go-anywhere tool watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eRolex has been producing Submariners uninterrupted since the watch was introduced in 1953, and while those first Big Crown subs are truly incredible pieces, most of us will have to wait for our lottery numbers to hit to get one of those strapped to our wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Reference 5513 represents the end of an era - its \"L\" serial dates it to circa 1989 and it features a glossy black dial with tritium luminescent elements, raised and surrounded by white gold. The dial and hands remain in outstanding condition with a rich, creamy patination, giving it a perfect look. It has a nice thick case devoid of over-polishing and its timing bezel shows a faint bluish hue with an intact and matching pip. It comes fitted to a solid link 93150 Oyster Bracelet with signed Flip-Lock clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 5513 has become incredibly popular over the last few years, and excellent examples have become frustratingly difficult to come by. There’s truly a kind of elegance in the symmetry of the dial that defies explanation. While words like “beautiful” and “jaw-dropping” spring to mind, we’ll wrap it up with this thought: we can’t get enough of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Story\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Reference 5513 is arguably one of the most desirable examples of Submariner out there. Produced from 1962 until 1989, the Reference 5513 is probably the longest-running model of Rolex ever. Following on the heels of the 5512, the 5513 was the second reference of Sub to feature crown guards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHowever, due to the 5512’s relative rarity on the collector’s circuit, it’s the 5513 that has come to typify vintage no-date Subs in the minds of collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLong viewed by collectors as the purest expression of Submariner, the 5513 is the last great no-date Sub. Although Rolex still makes Submariners without dates, the 5513 retains the smaller diameter (39mm) case and slimmer proportions that distinguish vintage Submariners from modern.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Analog\/Shift","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32487036125271,"sku":"40920115","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS03896_40920115_ROLEX_SUBMARINER_5518-6.jpg?v=1612881318","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/rolex-submariner-as03896","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}