Rolex Submariner 5513 "Feet First" Pumpkin Patina 1972 (Full-Set/Serviced)

Steel Rolex Submariner ref. 5513 with cal. 1520, serial 3.2M, original "feet first" dial, matching insert, full-length bracelet, box and punched papers.

Rolex Submariner

Rolex is one of the most recognized watch brands in the world, and for good reason. They have been producing reliable, well-built watches since the early 20th century, and their reputation is backed by decades of consistent quality. Rolex watches hold their value well in the secondary market, and certain references have become genuinely collectible over time. The brand sits at the higher end of the Swiss watch industry, not just in price but in terms of build quality and in-house manufacturing capability.

The Submariner is Rolex's dive watch, introduced in 1953, and it is arguably the most recognizable watch reference ever made. It set the standard for what a dive watch should look like, and nearly every other brand has produced something influenced by it at some point. The Submariner was designed to be functional first, with water resistance, a rotating bezel for tracking dive time, and a legible dial. Over the decades it became just as popular as a daily wear watch as it was as a diving tool.

The 5513 is a non-date version of the Submariner that was produced from 1962 through 1989, making it one of the longest running references in the Submariner lineup. It uses a clean, uncluttered dial without the date window, which many collectors prefer for aesthetic reasons. Because of its long production run, the 5513 went through a number of dial and bezel variations, which is a big part of what makes it interesting to collectors today. It sits at an accessible point in the vintage Rolex market compared to some rarer references, but it still carries real historical weight as a core piece of the Submariner story.

Key Details To Consider

The Rolex Submariner reference 5513 is one of the most sought-after vintage dive watches, and this example presents very well for its age. The case was polished once at some point in its history, but the lugs remain notably thick, which speaks to how little metal was removed. All case engravings are fully legible and intact, and the serial number places this watch in the 3.2 million range.

The dial is a genuine period-correct "feet first" example and is in pristine condition. The lume plots show an even, rich pumpkin patina across all indices, and the hands match well. This kind of consistent, uniform aging is exactly what collectors look for in a vintage Submariner dial. The original black insert is also period correct and presents in excellent condition.

The Oyster folded bracelet is original to the watch, retains all 12 links, and shows no stretch. It wears and functions as it should. The automatic caliber 1520 movement was professionally serviced in June 2026 and has been pressure tested to 3 ATM (30 meters), so the watch is running properly and the case integrity has been confirmed.

This watch comes with its original Rolex box and the punched papers bearing the authorized dealer stamp, a meaningful addition for any collector and a rarity at this reference and age. Overall this is a solid, honest example of the 5513 with the right details in the right condition.

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