1966 Rolex Submariner 5513 Tropical Regolith Gilt Dial

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“Sea of Tranquillity”


Case: The thick, even case has been polished in the past and shows light to average wear from use. The bezel insert is also in excellent condition and has faded to a light silvery blue hue, showing only light wear from use.

Dial: The gilt dial has aged with an extensive tropical "regolith" patina. Most of the lume plots are missing a portion of their luminous mass. The remaining lume has aged to a warm sandy hue, and the hands match perfectly.

Bracelet: The 11-link Swiss rivet bracelet is excellent, showing only light stretch for its age. The clasp is stamped with a matching 1966 date code.

Accessories: None.

Notes: Back to the Moon.

Inventory: zmqy

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Year 1966
Brand Rolex
Model Submariner
Reference 5513
Serial 1223XXX