Submariner 5 Unique Vintage Models
Luxury Design
Swiss Watches Under $100
The Rolex Submariner 5513 is a vintage tool watch that enjoys a rich history and remains highly sought by watch enthusiasts and collectors alike. Produced between the early 1960s and late 1980s, it served as a more affordable version of the 5512 and has earned a reputation for its durability, timeless design, and exceptional performance.
The Rolex Submariner 6200 is a legend in vintage Rolex collecting circles. One of the earliest Submariner models, Rolex manufactured this particular reference for only a short period. Its limited production run coupled with some very distinct design details makes the Submariner 6200 one of the most sought-after vintage Rolex models out there. Brush up on your Rolex history with six quick facts about the Submariner ref. 6200.
Vintage submariners have a thicker crystal made of acrylic which is shatterproof. However, these crystals do scratch more easily than today's sapphire crystals. The 1680 features a matte dial that gives it that “tool box” old-school look.
Over the years, it underwent various updates, with the most significant changes seen in its dial and bezel designs. These variations have led to a fascinating world of collection where even the smallest differences can determine the rarity and value of a particular watch.
Vintage Rolex watches are the definition of classic and timeless style, and regardless of whether you are shopping for a humble entry-level model or a multi-million-dollar grail watch, you will be getting a piece of Rolex's prestigious history and one of the world's best luxury watches.
This Rolex Submariner ref. 6538 is the most expensive Rolex Submariner ever sold, after selling for $1,068,5000 USD at Christies 'An Evening of Exceptional Watches' auction in 2018. This is a Rolex Submariner that comes equipped with an extremely rare 'Explorer' dial, with Arabic numerals at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock.
The Rolex Submariner under $100 is a vintage version of the no-date Submariner, which features a movement that is not chronometer-certified. Released just a few years after the reference 5512 and offering an almost identical overall appearance with the exception of a couple fewer lines of text on its dial, the ref. 5513 Submariner was intended to be the more affordable version of the brand’s highly successful dive watch that offered all of the same durability and water resistance, but without a premium COSC-certified movement. However, due to the fact that the Rolex Submariner 5513 was priced below its chronometer-certified reference 5512 counterpart at a retail level, the more affordable diver enjoyed higher levels of popularity abong buyers at the time, leading Rolex to ultimately discontinue the ref. 5512, while it would go on to produce the ref. 5513 all the way up until the end of the 1980s.