MilSub
Submariner 5513 — MilSub
1972–1976
British military issue: fully graduated bezel (never on civilian Subs), sword hands, large circle-T above the depth rating and fixed bars. Casebacks carry an MoD stock number starting 0552 or W10, a broad arrow, and the issue number and year.
About 1,200–1,250 MilSubs across the 5513, 5513/5517 and 5517.
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Identifying details
- Circle-T
Encircled “T” at six o’clock marking tritium lume.
- Military caseback engraving
Issue markings on the caseback, e.g. stock number, broad arrow, issue number and year.
- Fixed bars
Fixed lug bars instead of removable spring bars.
- Military issue
Issued to armed forces.
Variants of 5513
Reference overview →| Variant | Production |
|---|---|
| Pointed Crown Guards | 1962–1963 |
| Explorer Dial | 1962–1965 |
| Underline | 1963–1964 |
| Upper Underline | 1963 |
| Swiss Only, No Underline |
Case & movement
- Reference
- 5513
- Production
- 1972–1976
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Movement
- Automatic
- Chronometer
- No
- Date
- No
- Caliber
- Rolex 1520 — As on the 5513/5517 and 5517
Dial, bezel & hands
Movement
Rolex 1520
Non-chronometer caliber with a lower-cost regulator and balance spring; replaced the 1530 in the 5513 late in the gilt era. Used in the military references.
Read more
- Rolex 5513 Submariner Review & Ultimate Buying GuideRead more at Bob's Watches (opens in a new tab)
- Military Issue Rolex Submariner WatchesRead more at Bob's Watches (opens in a new tab)
- Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex SubmarinerRead more at HODINKEE (opens in a new tab)
- The Rolex Submariner Collectors StoryRead more at Rolex Passion Report