Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner 5513 1973

  An automatic, stainless steel, Rolex Submariner "No Date" model. This watch could be considered the most iconic, and certainly the most recognizable watch in the Rolex stable. Since its inception into the Rolex line up in 1953 this watch has been worn and loved by deep sea divers, members of the military, movie stars and today's watch collectors. This version marked a fairly important evolution in the continuation of the history of perhaps the world's most recognizable watch. This 5513 reference is part of the evolution into a more 'affordable' Rolex Submariner. It was introduced circa 1962 and remained in the line, fairly unchanged, until 1989. A very long lifespan for any Rolex reference.  It came off the back of the introduction of the 5512 in 1959.   The big change from introducing the 5513 came with the movement.  On the dial of the 5512 was the text "Superlative Chronometer" at the six o'clock position. This meant a more accurate and higher grade movement beneath the dial, but