Looking to sell, head only, this Rolex 5513 meters first circa 1967, serial 1703xxx. I got it 2 months ago from Hodinkee Shop.

I am selling the watch head only, but will include the mark 3 fat font bezel as seen in my own pictures, which I sourced from VRM. The watch when I bought it came with a replacement service bezel, which I will also include in the sale. The watch is in the exact same condition I got it in, and running perfectly and keeping very good time.

The watch was purchased at $8200USD, but I will let it go at $10500SGD (local) or $8000USD shipped anywhere, insured, after cleared payment has been received. Either by PayPal gift or bank wire transfer (fees to be paid by the seller). Nothing wrong with the watch, but I'm moving on to something else. I've judged the price as is, because while I am not including the bracelet it came with, I only recently got the bezel from VRM, which you would know very well, is now worth an arm and a leg. But let me know what you feel is a reasonable offer if mine is not.

Maker: Rolex
Model: Submariner
Reference: 5513
Year: Circa 1967
Case No: 1703xxx
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 40 mm diameter; 13 mm thickness
Sapphire Crystal: No
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Automatic winding, caliber 1520
Head only
Lug Width: 20 mm
Box/Papers: No

The main thing to note about this watch is the desirable meters first dial, which does not have any visible imperfections. The patina to the indexes and hands is a beautiful, consistent vanilla color, with a slightly darker coloring only at the 12 o'clock index. The 40 mm case shows signs of polishing; the lugs are slightly thinner than normal, and the top of the lugs are missing the brushed effect. The bezel was recently replaced, which unfortunately happens often when a watch is serviced by Rolex. Additionally, the watch comes with a later model, but very tight, Oyster bracelet (reference 78360). In short, this is an honest 50-year-old Sub – the type that becomes increasingly hard to find.