{"product_id":"1989-rolex-submariner-ref-5513-l-serial-5","title":"1989 Rolex Submariner (Ref. 5513) 'L Serial'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rolex Submariner reference 5513 stands as one of the purest expressions of the classic dive watch. Introduced in 1962 and produced until 1989, the ref. 5513 enjoyed one of the longest production runs of any Submariner reference. Its appeal lies in its simplicity, featuring the iconic Submariner case design and a clean, highly legible dial free of a date complication, resulting in a tool watch that is both purposeful and enduringly stylish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"1970 Rolex Submariner Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1104\/9180\/files\/3247882c24a434de3f83acc2bc874170_1024x1024.jpg?v=1489126351\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe last of the ref. 5513 Submariners produced were adorned with serial numbers beginning with a letter, not a number. These 5513s were the last of the legendary reference that so many iconic people wore and loved. These watches today have become highly desirable as they are the bookend to one of the longest-running and most appreciated references Rolex has ever produced. During this time, only very few 5513s made it off the production line as Rolex was preparing to introduce its successor, the ref. 14060 Submariner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003eStock #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"2%\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"47%\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRLXSM551389-10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5Brand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRolex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubmariner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5513\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL5XXXXX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMen's\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy Black W\/ WG Surrounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMillimeters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracelet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRolex 93150 Oyster Bracelet W\/ 580 End Pieces \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCASE \u0026amp; BRACELET\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe excellent case was previously polished to feature broad, sharp chamfers and retains very thick and symmetrical lugs while showing minimal signs of wear. The original Mk III \"thin font\" bezel insert remains deep black, with minimal fading and light wear present, and retains its tritium pearl, which matches the dial patina nicely. The original Rolex 93150 Oyster bracelet with 580 end pieces retains 12 links that show minimal stretch and will fit up to a 7.75-inch wrist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDIAL \u0026amp; HANDS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original glossy black dial is in virtually flawless condition, exhibiting no age or damage. The tritium lume plots feature a bright ivory patina and show no degradation under UV light inspection. The original tritium hands match the dial perfectly; the hour and minute hands exhibit some superficial cracking and remain stable when inspected under UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eACCESSORIES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone. The watch is keeping time, but the service history is unknown. A movement service can be purchased upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45380628938861,"sku":"RLXSM551389-10","price":10650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1104\/9180\/files\/Img044495.jpg?v=1782504752","url":"https:\/\/www.craftandtailored.com\/products\/1989-rolex-submariner-ref-5513-l-serial-5","provider":"Craft + Tailored","version":"1.0","type":"link"}