£175,000
We’re thrilled to present the Rolex Submariner reference 5513 MILSUB, a coveted grail piece in the watch world.
This Particular model has a 40mm Oystersteel case with a feet first matte black dial stating its depth rating at 660 feet or 200 meters. crown guards and a triplocking crown.
What makes this different from the civilian model is the changes laid out by the Ministry of Defence document Def Stan 66-4 Part 1, which specifies the fixed lug bars, which are welded, not fixed by resin; a sealed luminous dot on an elapsed time bezel, screw down crown; sword style hands; and the Iconic circled T on the dial, clearly indicating that the tritium luminous material poses no danger from radiation. The case back has a matching serial number to the case, and shows the branch of the military code 0552 which relates to the Royal Navy, NATO stock number, issue date - 1974, and the famous Property of the UK Government broad arrow logo.
Alongside the 6538, A/6538, 5512, 5513/5517 double stamped and 5517 the 5513 is when the Military Sub came in to its own. It is believed 1200 were delivered, and approximately 200 have survived the military destroying old equipment, and many being converted, tragically, to look like the standard Rolex model.
This watch is powered by the inhouse Rolex calibre 1520, which was designed not to be a chronometer movement, but the perfect choice for a tool watch, chosen for active duty and action, as it has a frequency of 19,800 A/h which made it a fantastic timekeeper and very shock resistant. 26 Jewels! And 42 Hours of power reserve. With hacking Seconds
The fact that this 50-year-old watch was put through its paces by the likes of the Royal Navy Clearance divers and the SBS, is a testament to enduring design and exceptional engineering, and it will endure for another half-century.
When you purchase your Rolex Submariner from BQ Watches, you're not just acquiring a timepiece to treasure — you're joining a community of thousands of satisfied and loyal customers.
With over 30 years in the luxury watch industry and a 5-star, "Excellent" rated service on TrustPilot, you can be confident that you are buying from a trusted company. We uphold the highest standards of quality and back each of our pre-owned watches with a 24-month warranty. If your Rolex Submariner 5513 does not meet your expectations for any reason, you have 14 days to return it for a full refund*.
We hope this purchase marks the beginning of your long-term engagement with us, as most of our customers return repeatedly to buy, sell, exchange, service, or obtain insurance valuations for their watches. We are just a phone call away for any watch-related needs — if you have questions about this watch or any of our other services, please call us at 01923 85 58 58 quoting Stock Reference BQ 47466.
