Rolex Submariner 5513 Pre-Comex dial
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The Inside Story
The No Date Sub is such an important watch to us at Bulang and Sons that we created a club – the No Date Sub Club. Wanna join?
Then this watch would be the perfect entry ticket. So much cool tool watch vibes and a nice link with one of the most desirable Subs.
This is a great opportunity to acquire a 5513 with “smudge crown”, or Pre-Comex dial as collectors call them. The Pre-Comex has a number of similarities to some of the dials used in reference 5514 Comex-issued Subs.
The most noticeable feature is the fat bottomed ‘smudge’ coronet and we believe that these are one of, or maybe the rarest of the matte dial versions.
The all original tritium dial is in nice condition and the case remains in nice shape. As with so many of these dials (as also often seen with the Maxi Mk1 dials) the original tritium hour markers are still very fresh and white.
Many people don't know, that heavy patina is often caused by watches sitting in vaults or dark drawers. Bringing them back into the sunlight causes the tritium lume to become lighter again.
The inlay has almost no fading and the pearl is an affiliated one. The watch has been fully serviced by our watchmaker and comes on a nice solid link Oyster bracelet, reference 93150, with a clasp stamped ‘R 8’ and 580 endlinks.
We have a great track record of selling vintage 5513s, so please get in touch with us to discuss our current selection!
Specifications:
- Reference 5513
- 40mm steel case
- Serial 502xxxx dates to 1976
- Pre-Comex ‘Smudge Crown’ matte tritium dial
- non fadedblack insert
- Bracelet reference 93150 with 580 endlinks
- Fully serviced by our watchmaker
- One-year mechanical warranty
- Includes a handmade leather watch pouch
- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping
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Our Service
Each vintage timepiece is individually selected and carefully inspected by our team of experts. After we buy a watch it is mechanically inspected and fully checked by our watchmaker. If necessary, the movement will be fully serviced and tested to ensure it is running to our exacting standards.
We will always describe the watch as fully as we can in our sales texts. Our zoomable images are of the highest possible quality and form an important part of each watch’s description. We will never hide or cover up any element of any watch we sell.
Key to our unparalleled service is Fedex Priority shipping, fully insured. Once you have received your watch, we encourage you to inspect it thoroughly. If you are not 100% satisfied, please let us know. We offer a 14 days return policy. Simply return the watch to get a full refund of the original purchase price.
Our Warranty
We offer a one-year warranty on the mechanical function of the watch, starting from the day of purchase. We do not guarantee the waterproof nature of any (vintage) watch, unless expressly made in writing. Therefore, our warranty will not cover any damage done to the case and/or movement by water or moisture entering the watch. Our warranty does not apply to accidental damage or mishandling of your watch and does not extend to the bracelet, case parts (including pushers, winding stem, crown and bezel), watch glass, dial and hands.
Why Buy From us?
We Love Watches
We are passionate about vintage watches and we love talking about them! That is why we don't sell our watches with a simple "Add to cart" button, but instead try to emulate a truly boutique experience online. Helping you find your perfect vintage watch is our Watch Department’s raison d’etre. Whatever you would like to ask, please do. Building our community of watch lovers is central to our mission at Bulang and Sons.
We Know Watches
At Bulang and Sons we have sold thousands of watches over the years. We are a small team of experienced collectors and connoisseurs who are all part of an extensive global network of buyers and sellers. We have a great reputation for offering only the highest quality watches. We have one simply rule: we only buy and sell watches we want to own ourselves. And yes, we are still collectors too.
We Guarantee Watches
As collectors, we know how intense the search for a specific vintage watch can be. Once you find it at Bulang and Sons, we want to make things easy, safe and fast for you. Therefore, we offer the most comprehensive return policy and warranty; you will not find a safer place on the internet to buy a vintage watch. You can relax and enjoy your deal with Bulang and Sons.