THE ESSENTIALS

MAKE: ROLEX
MODEL: 5513
YEAR: 1984
CASE DIAMETER: 40mm
CASE MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
BRACELET MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
MOVEMENT: AUTOMATIC

In the 1980s, Rolex entered a new era with the introduction of new movements, sapphire crystals, and updated case designs, led by “transitional” models such as the GMT-Master II 16760, the Sea-Dweller 16660, and the Explorer II 16550. However, the Submariner line quietly waited a few more years before the ref. 14060 replaced the 5513, which has been in production since 1963. 

The present example dates to 1984, a time when several five-digit Rolex models were already in production. The watch features a beautiful gloss dial with white gold surrounds. For many, these gloss 5513s mark the end of the true “vintage Rolex” era. They are beautiful on the wrist and still underappreciated.