ROLEX SUBMARINER Ref. 5513 "Comex Non-Logo Small Number" 1971y

Brand: ROLEX Model: SUBMARINER COMEX First model Reference: 5513 Product Year: 1971 Serial number: 283xxxx Caliber: 1520 Automatic Martial: SS Case Size: 40mm Crystal: Plastic / Reinforced plastic Dial: Black Bracelet: NATO 20mm Bezel: Stainless steel Box / Paper: OH Service Paper The first model was developed in the late 1960s in collaboration with the French diving company COMEX, based on the Submariner. It was initially based on the reference 5513 and had a helium escape valve at the 9 o'clock position on the case, and was issued to COMEX employees. The second model had the familiar "COMEX" printed prominently on the dial at the 6 o'clock position, and the reference was 5514. The first model is a reference 5513, has no COMEX notation on the dial, and has ROLEX and COMEX engravings on the case back, as well as a small COMEX issued number engraved in sequential order. This particular watch was overhauled by Rolex UK in 1998 and Rolex Japan in 2004. Also, on the website of well-known collector Eric Ku, there is an example with a serial number and COMEX control number that is just one number apart, which we have included below for your reference. https://10pastten.com/watch/rolex-submariner-ref-5513-comex-non-logo-small-number/ The first model was developed in collaboration with the French diving company COMEX in the late 1960s based on the Submariner. It was initially based on the reference 5513 and had a helium escape valve attached to the 9 o'clock side of the case, and was issued to COMEX employees. The second model had the well-known “COMEX“ printed prominently on the dial at the 6 o'clock position, and the reference was 5514. The first model had the reference 5513, no COMEX notation on the dial, and the case back was engraved with ROLEX and COMEX, as well as a small serial number issued by COMEX. This particular watch was overhauled by Rolex UK in 1998, and Rolex Japan in 2004. An article about the interview has been published on the GOETHE WEB edition. Series: "Rethinking Vintage Watches" No. 66: What is the vintage Rolex "Submariner Ref. 5513" developed in collaboration with the diving specialist company Comex? [button size=”medium“ style=”primary“ text=”Read the article“ link=”https://goetheweb.jp/watch/article/20250326-vintage-watch-66“ target=””]