{"product_id":"1977-rolex-submariner-maxi-mk1-dial-pre-comex-ref-5513","title":"1977 Rolex Submariner Maxi MK1 Dial Pre-Comex (Ref. 5513)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWorth A Read\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2222\" data-start=\"2194\"\u003eHistory and Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"434\"\u003eThe reference 5513 is one of the longest-running Submariner references, produced from the early 1960s through the late 1980s. Over that span, it saw a number of subtle dial and configuration changes, many of which have become highly collectible in their own right. Among them, the Maxi dial variants stand out as some of the most visually distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eThe Mk. I Maxi dial represents the first of these larger lume configurations, characterized by noticeably bigger hour plots compared to earlier matte dials. This change improved legibility but also gave the watch a more balanced, bolder look. Paired with the simplicity of the two-line Submariner text, it creates a dial that feels both functional and well-proportioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eThe fat font bezel insert complements the dial well, with its thicker numerals adding another layer of vintage character. Together, these details define the watch in a way that goes beyond the standard 5513, placing it firmly in a category that collectors actively seek out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2083\" data-start=\"2060\"\u003eWriter’s Thoughts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003eThe Mk. I Maxi dial is the highlight. The larger lume plots give the watch more presence without changing the overall proportions. It still feels like a classic Submariner, just slightly more expressive. The condition of the dial is what sets this example apart. It is rare to see one this clean, especially on a Maxi dial. The slight wear at the 1 o’clock marker is worth noting, but it does not take away from how strong the dial presents overall. The bezel insert has also started to fade evenly into grey. With the fat font insert and a well-preserved case, this is a very complete and honest example of a reference that continues to define vintage Rolex collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2489\" data-start=\"2472\"\u003eOur Promise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2719\" data-start=\"2490\"\u003eEvery watch is thoroughly vetted, carefully described with complete transparency, and guaranteed to be authentic. This Watch is presented in original condition, representing both timeless style and enduring quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Submariner (Ref. 5513)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1977\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fade black bezel with fat font insert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mk. I Maxi matte black dial with tritium lume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel Oyster bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003eBuckle\/Clasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rolex folding clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69b37331-b3ec-832b-9dd7-e354558c83a1-6\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-182\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages 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group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"e3319696-d071-429b-a1ba-738952fbc1e1\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69b37331-b3ec-832b-9dd7-e354558c83a1-19\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-192\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto 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has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69b37331-b3ec-832b-9dd7-e354558c83a1-20\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-194\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0f8172b8-0b3c-4e4f-bf43-907387d5488e\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong overall case with defined edges; shows normal wear consistent with age and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminimal evidence of previous polishing present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2498\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mk. I Maxi dial in exceptional original condition; minimal aging with slight wear to the 1 o’clock minute marker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching lume with dial; consistent aging throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2698\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light wear visible consistent with use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003eStrap\/Bracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bracelet shows some stretch and surface wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48433149444279,"sku":null,"price":15300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8391\/6727\/files\/DSF6873-2_25726adc-6a86-44fa-aafa-1a08a0c26b82.jpg?v=1778012859","url":"https:\/\/huntingtoncompany.com\/products\/1977-rolex-submariner-maxi-mk1-dial-pre-comex-ref-5513","provider":"Huntington Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}