Rolex Submariner 5513 Non-Serif DialFew watches are as instantly recognizable and iconic as the Rolex Submariner. In the vintage collecting world, a must have Sub is the classic no date 5513. We especially love the matte dial versions with patina, offering a versatile and effortlessly cool look. The case of this specimen is in excellent condition and is fitted with a nice black fat font insert. The dial is a so called non serif variation with soft yellow hour plots and hands that have

black Roman numerals

and the brown insert has a slight fade

The pie-pan–style dial is in equally nice condition

The blued GMT hand

We’d love to know what sparked the designer’s imagination—perhaps a BBC nature documentary narrated by Sir David Attenborough (naturellement

- Turnable bezel indicating altitude up to 3000m

printing techniques

complemented by a stunning bezel insert that we might describe as “metallic industrial steel”

This unique detail—paired with its military heritage—has made the Barakuda a highly prized piece among Fifty Fathoms collectors

- Black broad arrow dial with luminous Arabic hours

The dial features a very unusual circular finish

and this well-preserved set represents incredible value for a piece of horological history