Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 Mk2 Maxi Dial
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1980
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Submariner, reference 5513, is identified as a 1980 example by the provided source information. The watch features the characteristic Mk2 'Maxi' dial, distinguished by its larger luminous indices, which were developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s to improve underwater legibility.
The dial and hands exhibit a uniform, milky patina. The stainless steel case retains its crown guards, and the rotating bezel has undergone natural fading, acquiring a greyish appearance. The watch is fitted with an Oyster bracelet, reference 93150, equipped with a flip-lock clasp and 580 end links; the buckle features a 'G' engraving. An automatic movement is housed within the case. The watch is supplied with documentation of a 2015 service by Rolex, along with a recent service performed by the seller's watchmaker, and is accompanied by a handmade leather box.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diving watch
- Maker
- Rolex
- End Links
- 580
- Reference
- 5513
- Dial Variant
- Mk2 Maxi
- Serial Range
- 6745xxx
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Service History
- Includes 2015 Rolex service records and recent in-house service
- Bracelet Reference
- 93150
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Uniform milky patina present on indices and hands • Bezel insert shows significant color fading to grey • Case displays crown guards and a crown with the Rolex coronet • Bracelet is an Oyster type with flip-lock safety clasp
- Movement and Bracelet
- The watch is powered by an automatic movement enclosed within the case, though the specific caliber identifier is not provided in the documentation. The timepiece is paired with an Oyster bracelet, reference 93150, which utilizes a flip-lock mechanism for security. The bracelet connects to the case using end links with the reference 580. The clasp is further identified by an 'G' engraving, which corresponds to the era of production mentioned in the source.
- Case and Dial Configuration
- The watch is constructed in stainless steel with a characteristic Submariner case profile, featuring crown guards. The dial is the 'Mk2 Maxi' variant, identified by larger tritium hour markers compared to earlier versions, which were intended to aid visibility under low-light conditions during diving operations. These markers, along with the hands, show a consistent milky-toned patina. The bezel insert shows clear signs of natural wear, resulting in a faded, grey appearance commonly referred to as a 'Ghost' bezel.
- Documentation and Maintenance
- The lot includes verifiable service documentation from a 2015 Rolex service. In addition to these historical records, the seller notes that the watch has undergone a comprehensive mechanical service by their own watchmaking staff prior to the current offering. The watch is also delivered with a custom-made leather presentation box as part of the package.
Identification
- Reference
- 5513
- Serial number
- 6745xxx
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Specific caliber model is not explicitly stated in the source
- Research required: Authenticity and historical claims are provided by the vendor, not independently verified by the catalogue site