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Rolex Submariner 5513/5517 · The Index

Brands
Rolex
Submariner
5513/5517

Submariner 5513/5517

Undated1 variant

Double-reference MilSub: a few 5517s were issued engraved 5513/5517. Hacking cal. 1520.

About 1,250 MilSubs across the 5513, 5513/5517 and 5517; deliveries 1971–1979.

Variants over time

Production years have not been recorded for these variants.

Variants

MilSubUndated
Caseback with NATO code 0552/923-7697 plus issue number and year. Lot example serial 3,926,xxx, c. 1975.
Circle-TMilitary caseback engravingFixed bars

Reference specifications

Brand: Rolex
Model: Submariner
Reference: 5513/5517
Category: Diver
Production: Undated
Case material: Stainless steel
Chronometer: No
Date: No

More specifications (2)

Crystal: Acrylic
Calibers: 1520

Specs shared by all variants. Variant pages show where a variant differs.

Read more

The Rolex Submariner Collectors StoryRead more at Rolex Passion Report (opens in a new tab)
Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex SubmarinerRead more at HODINKEE (opens in a new tab)

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