Vintage Rolex Submariner 5513

[hanski]

The two-liner: loved for the dial minimalism, powered by a non-COSC 1520 movement, and one of the longest running references produced by Rolex. Otherwise said, a ubiquitously watch mass produced with a decent movement. You'd think that would make them more affordable but you'd be wrong. Cherished by collectors for just the reason it should be accessible, they command a premium in the vintage market.

But there is another way, build your own!

Specs:
VN Case Set and Bezel, Michael Young 25-19 Crystal, CustomCrownArts Insert, Gen 24-700 Crown, Phong 24-7000 Tube, Gen Calibre 1520, Gen Dial, and Gen Hand Set (both relumed).

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[Hugop]

Beautiful work! Still not inexpensive by any means but on a level of enjoyment with the gen IMO.

 

[kilowattore]

Excellent build, well done!

 

[stufuse]

Lovely! Nice work


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[ken123]

i want to know the cost

 

[hanski]

i want to know the cost

Not a cheap date - have to do a precise add up but in the $6k range.

 

[Mr Seamaster]

Absolutely fantastic piece!

What serial and year sir?

 

[p0pperini]

An amazing piece. Beautiful combination of gen and top quality rep parts - bravo!

I don’t think I could ever justify the expense of installing a gen movement in a Franken Sub, but kudos to you for going that extra step on this build.

 

[Papagio]

This is a great construction, bravo ! Where do you found the bezel ? And its color is original ?

 

[barth]

Beautiful build ! Wear it in good health.

 

[Mr Seamaster]

This is a great construction, bravo ! Where do you found the bezel ? And its color is original ?

CrownArtCustoms on Instagram as written above.

 

[SRower003]

Congratulations on a beautiful build. This is definitely one of my all time favorite 5513 builds! Well done.

 

[991_GT3]

Wow this build is awesome

 

[yodog]

when you start adding gen hands and movements... your not playing fair anymore

looks great and good job on sourcing exquisite examples of gen parts. That dial is beautiful.

 

[hanski]

when you start adding gen hands and movements... your not playing fair anymore

looks great and good job on sourcing exquisite examples of gen parts. That dial is beautiful.

Ha! Thanks.

Why can't someone just make a hand set identical to gen for a fraction of the price all ready???

 

[KJ2020]

Spectacular bro. Makes me look at mine a little, er, a lot... differently, arghh. Would that we could do them all this well.

 

[Tobi121]

Very nice, 5513 are the best... mine says hi

 

[Papagio]

The mine say hello too !

 

[Hodonkey]

Beautiful build! Thanks for the tip on crown art custom inserts (already ordered two). Where did you source the pearl? I’ve been looking for a vintage acrylic pearl for my 5513.