Rolex 1965 5513 Gilt Submariner

[rolojack]

First I would like to thank the members who sent me so many nice PM's about my 5500 post in this forum. I had PMs asking me details about the 5513 pictured in that post, so I figured I should make a new post to share some pictures of that watch.

I think the Submariner is a fascinating watch design wise: it had nothing to be a collectible, and yet it became one of those watches most afficionados have to own. Why? It isn't rare, it came out as a rather cheap tool watch, it has a very commun movement that can be found in the less desirable models Rolex has made.... But it's been fourty years we all love it !!! That crave most of us have for this particular model makes it an icon.

I hope my pictures will please you as much as the pictures of the Explorer I.

Cheers !!!

[cc33]

Amazing, that is really gorgeous!!

[Nanuq]

Spectacular. What I don't "get" is why Rolex used gilt lettering on some of their tool watches.

It's harder to manufacture, it's not as legible under darker conditions, so how come?

Although I'm thankful for it!

[rolojack]

Who knows.... It seems they were mainly retailed in the UK. At least, most gilt "3,6,9" explorer dials were. I used to find it ugly, now I love it !!!

[Guest zeleni kukuruz]

Thats a sick watch! i would give my balls for it!

Your a lucky man mate

[rolojack]

Thanks Zeleni !!! Although I don't know what I could possibly do with your balls.....

[cc33]

Lol

[danielv2000]

That is a beautiful watch!

[dluddy]

Stunning 5513

[rolojack]

Thank you for your comments !!! Here is a wrist shot.

[tmg]

Tasty, wear it well!

[docblackrock]

That gorgeous faded/grey insert just caps off what is already a classical beauty.

[freddy333]

[coolfire]

Simply pure sex!

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[redwatch]

Thank you for your comments !!! Here is a wrist shot.

That is stunning! I have to agree.... I didn't really like the 3-6-9 dials before, but they are really growing on me now!!!

What grill is that picture taken in front of?? Is that a Jaguar?

[Ueno]

Holy guacamole... That's a beauty...

[flex]

nice

[Ronin]

Wow. That is the best thing I have seen all day.

[curlflash]

Very very nice, I love this one.

[rolojack]

That is stunning! I have to agree.... I didn't really like the 3-6-9 dials before, but they are really growing on me now!!!

What grill is that picture taken in front of?? Is that a Jaguar?

Thanks for your nice comment !!! Yes, it's a Jaguar. If you're into cars, you can see more of it on that post :

[rolojack]

By the way, the "faded" and slightly blurry aspect of the pictures was intended to make them look vintage... I don't know if I succeded in that. Outdoor shots are still the most picturesque.