Rolex Submariner 5513 FULL SET "Tritium-Glossy Dial" from 1985

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Brand: Rolex
Model: Submariner
Model Number: 5513
S/N: #914xxxx
Year: Circa 1985
Case Material: Stainless Steel (polished)
Crystal: Acrylic
Size: 40MM
Dial: Tritium-Glossy Dial Black
Bezel: Bidirectional Rotating Stainless steel
Movement Cal: 1520
Type: Automatic
Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel
Type: Oyster
Clasp: Fold clasp

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Rolex produced gilt dials for its sports watches in the early '60s, including Subs. These dials were produced by a time-intensive process that exposed the underlying metal of the dial blank.

Since the technique exposes the blank brass underneath the dial's face, this often results in golden text and markers. A lacquer is also added, giving the black dial a "glossy," shiny finish.

This gilt process was used by Rolex to produce 5513 (and 5512) dials until the late '60s. Today, collectors still love gilt dials because they're deep and rich, with metallic lettering that no paint can match – and gilt Subs carry the price premiums to prove it.

Some old guys will even tell you these gilt dials are the real-deal vintage stuff, and everything after that is far too modern for their sensibilities.

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