Rolex Submariner 5513

Rolex Submariner 5513 FULL SET "Tritium-Glossy Dial" from 1985

, Reference 5513 40mm Stainless steel case Bi-directional rotating stainless steel bezel Serial 914xxxx dating to 1985 Black dial Fold Clasp - Stainless steel Movement: Automatic One-year movement warranty Watch with original box, papers, warranty card & manual , 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 • Brand: Rolex • Model: Submariner • Model Number: 5513 • S/N: #914xxxx • Year: Circa 1985 • Case Material: Stainless Steel (polished) • Crystal: Acrylic • Size: 40MM • Dial: Tritium-Glossy Dial Black • Bezel: Unidirectional Rotating Stainless steel • Movement Cal: 1520 • Type: Automatic • Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel • Type: Oyster • Clasp: Fold clasp 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 Rolex produced gilt dials for its sports watches in the early '60s, including Subs. These dials were produced by a time-intensive process that exposed the underlying metal of the dial blank. Since the technique exposes the blank brass underneath the dial's face, this often results in golden text and markers. A lacquer is also added, giving the black dial a "glossy," shiny finish. This gilt process was used by Rolex to produce 5513 (and 5512) dials until the late '60s. Today, collectors still love gilt dials because they're deep and rich, with metallic lettering that no paint can match – and gilt Subs carry the price premiums to prove it. Some old guys will even tell you these gilt dials are the real-deal vintage stuff, and everything after that is far too modern for their sensibilities., Basic Info Reference number 5513 Brand ROLEX Serial number 914xxxx Case Material Stainless steel Bracelet Material Stainless steel Year of production 1985 Condition Polished Scope of delivery Watch with original box, papers, warranty card & manual Gender Men Dial Colour Black , Case Case Diameter 40mm Case Material Stainless steel Bezel Bi-directional rotating stainless steel Insert Aluminum Bracelet/Strap Bracelet Material Stainless steel Bracelet Color Stainless steel Clasp Fold Clasp Clasp Material Stainless steel