| Manufacturer: | Rolex |
| Regular Price: | $16,458.86 |
| Item Number: | 162962 |
| Condition: | Vintage |
| Model Name/Number: | Submariner 5513 "Mark III Lollipop" |
| Serial: | 5727XXX |
| Year: | Circa 1978 |
| Gender: | Men's |
| Movement: | Automatic 1520 |
| Case: | Stainless steel case; inner caseback is stamped: "5513". The serial and reference numbers are visible between the lugs. |
| Dial: | Matte black "Mark III Lollipop" dial |
| Bracelet: | Stainless steel 93150 Oyster bracelet with 10 links, 580 end links and divers extension link. The bracelet is stamped "VD" indicating that it is from 1979 |
| Box & Papers: | Bob's presentation box |
| Warranty: | This vintage Rolex comes with Bob's Watches one year warranty |
| Return Policy: | If not 100% satisfied, return watch in 3 days for a full refund. Terms. |
Pre-Owned Watch Condition Examination:
This Submariner is in great vintage condition with wear consistent with age. The case is in good condition with normal signs of wear. The bezel has remained sharp and the insert is in great condition with light wear. The pip at 12 is a later replacement. The bezel has aged to a gorgeous gun-metal grey color that can pick up shades of blue in certain lights. The Mark III Lollipop matte black dial is in overall excellent condition with light patina. The lume on the hour markers have developed patina and aged to a striking sandy color. The hands have developed patina and the lume in the hands have aged to a lovely caramel color which is a bit darker than the lume on the dial; this is not uncommon. The bracelet is in great condition with normal signs of wear and light stretch between the links.
Description: Rolex Vintage Submariner 5513
Pre-Owned Rolex Submariner ref 5513 (Circa 1978) was one of the longest continually produced references from the brand. Rolex initially used glossy dials in this model and swapped to matte around 1966. Rolex made many variations of the matte dial and this circa 1978 example has a "Maxi" dial. Rolex made these "Maxi" dials from around 1978 to 1984. "Maxi" refers to the lume plots being larger than the ones on previous 5513s.
In the Maxi dial realm collectors have identified 5 different Maxi dial variations and this watch has the "Mark III" variety dubbed the "Lollipop." The large lume plots appear to be touching the minute hash mark creating a "lollipop" hence the fun nickname. The Mark III tends to be a fan favorite and one of the most desirable Maxi variations due to the "lollipop" athestic.
This example has aged beautifully from the perfectly aged bezel to the sandy colored lume, this watch really sings in the sunlight. If you have been looking for a Maxi dial Sub, this is worth considering!
* All Pre-Owned Rolex watches are guaranteed to be 100% genuine and certified authentic. Certificates are issued by WatchCSA, the industry's leading independent authority on watch authentication. WatchCSA Certified Pre-Owned certificates are provided for an additional fee at checkout. All watches are shipped to fit the average size wrist (7 1/4" - 7 1/2" for men and 6 1/4" - 6 1/2" for women). Additional links can be purchased if needed. Note that "B&P" means "box and papers" where stated.
Each order is ready for shipment within one (1) business day after the order is approved and processed. All watch orders are shipped FedEx overnight and are fully insured at no charge to the customer. Please be advised that for any deliveries from Bob's Watches, a recipient aged 21 years or older must be present to provide a signature upon receipt of the package.
For additional shipping details, click here.
For additional return details, click here.
Fantastic transaction and watch even better than described / pictures. Tanya was great to deal with, easy communication, give her a raise!
Watch shows better then in pictures . Second watch purchased from Bobs since October. Very happy with both experiences . I mistakenly overpaid on the price.of my last purchase. Along with the watch was a check for the overpayment. I feel Bobs as honest and trustworthy. Thanks
Excellent service . Fantastic communication. I couldn’t of asked for more .
The watch was delivered very quickly and was exactly as advertised. They even provided a few vintage pamphlets from the period. All my questions were answered promptly. Overall great experience. I will definitely buy my next Rolex from Bob’s.
The condition of this vintage Rolex 5513 is nicer than I anticipated based on the age. Your staff was very helpful and went out of their way to help make sure I had enough links in the band.
