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Submariner ''Gilt Underline''
Submariner ''Gilt Underline''
Submariner ''Gilt Underline''
Submariner ''Gilt Underline''
Submariner ''Gilt Underline''
Submariner ''Gilt Underline''
Submariner ''Gilt Underline''
Submariner ''Gilt Underline''

Submariner ''Gilt Underline''

REF 5513
#2026-139
Regular price €19.000,00

The Rolex Submariner 5513 “Gilt Underline” is a rare early variant featuring a gilt dial with a subtle underline marking, reflecting a transitional period in Rolex lume production.

  • Kit: Watch Only
  • Year: 1964
  • Condition Used (Very good) The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.
  • Case Material: Steel | Bracelet Material: Leather
  • Diameter: 40 mm
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GENERAL

Ref. Number 5513
Brand Rolex
Model Submariner
Year 1964
Genere Unisex
Functions -
Additional Features
Condition Used (Very good) The item shows minor signs of wear, such as small, intangible scratches.

CALIBER

Movement Automatic
Movement/Caliber 1520
Power reserve 42 h

CASE

Diameter 40 mm
Case Material Steel
Case Back Steel
Water Resistance -
Bezel Material Steel
Crystal Plexiglass
Dial Color Gilt Underline
Dial Numerals

STRAP & CLOSURE

Bracelet Material Leather
Bracelet Color Black
Closure Type Clasp
Closure Material Steel

KIT

Original Box No
Original Papers No

Description

The Rolex Submariner reference 5513 “Gilt Underline” is a highly collectible vintage configuration produced in the early 1960s. It is distinguished by its glossy gilt dial, where the text appears in gold tone, and a small horizontal line — the so-called “underline” — positioned beneath the depth rating. This detail is widely understood by collectors as indicating a transitional phase in luminous material, as Rolex moved away from earlier radium-based compounds toward safer alternatives.

The 40 mm stainless steel case retains the classic Submariner proportions with pointed or square crown guards depending on production batch, paired with a black aluminum bezel insert. The dial layout is clean and symmetrical, without chronometer text, emphasizing its tool-watch origins. Powered by the caliber 1520, the watch prioritizes reliability and simplicity. Fitted with a period-correct Oyster bracelet or occasionally found on leather or NATO straps, the 5513 gilt underline embodies the essence of early Submariner design, combining historical significance with strong visual appeal.

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