Rolex Submariner

Patina. It’s what sets two identical references apart, and it’s what makes every vintage watch unique. It can be too light, it can be too heavy, but sometimes it’s just perfect. It lets the watch show its age and gives it its charm. To our eyes, this 5513 is damn near the perfect Submariner. Forget about all the meters first, pre-COMEX, Mark II, blah, blah nonsense. Stop and just look at the watch. Stare at it. How does it make you feel? If it hits you on an emotional level and you feel like you can’t live without owning this beautiful machine, then it’s the right watch for you. That’s how this watch hit us.  We’ve talked about the Submariner plenty of times (HERE), and the fact that it’s a classic sports watch goes without saying. You know it’s a must have in every collection, and you know that it offers everything that you could ask for in a kickass vintage daily wearer. You also know that it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find great examples, as so many have been turned into mere shells of their former selves, polished to death and swapped for service dials and hands. With sharp lugs, the deep creamy patina and the ghosted, dark grey bezel, this Sub sets the bar for what you should be looking for in a vintage sport Rolex.