Description: 1976 Rolex “Pre-Comex” 5513 Submariner. The “Pre-comex” submariner is one watch that is often overlooked because of how rare these watches are. Made primarily between the low and mid 5 Million range serial numbers, this watch has a 4.22m serial which we have seen other Pre Comex watches pop up in this early 1976 serial range.

These are the earliest maxi dial watches even though they do not bare the maxi nickname.

We have a suspicion that the pre-comex will be a better investment than their maxi counterparts for 3 main reasons. 1) They are made in fewer numbers. 2) They sport similar maxi sized plots as the later maxi watches. 3) And finally, the pre-comex dial is most similar to the the 5513 and 5514 Comex dials in that the coronet or crown is a bit smushed like the comex dial watches. The watch is in amazing condition and the lume is a beautiful yellow that stands in stark contrast to the deep matte black dial.

Dial: Pre-Comex dial with maxi plots

Insert: Mk3 blue insert from Tudor Sub likely

Hands: Original Hands.

Case: Excellent condition case with original bevels

Bracelet: 93150 bracelet