Condition Report
Condition Report
Case:
This example features thick, symmetrical lugs and well-defined chamfers. Shows a healthy amount of honest scratches and wear as a tool watch, and even a few minor indentations, particularly on the sides of each lug. However, the edges of case are still sharp. It has been expertly cleaned by one of our technicians, but not at all polished.
Dial:
The original dial is overall in good condition but the glossy finish features some faint "spidering" effect when viewed under certain lights.
Movement:
The fully-serviced automatic-winding calibre by Rolex is in excellent condition.
Bracelet:
The genuine Rolex stainless steel Oyster bracelet has 11 links and a signed fliplock clasp stamped L9 93150. Seemingly unpolished, with light scratches and matching normal wear throughout and relatively little to no stretch. Sized for ≈7" wrist.
Shipping/Returns/Warranty Info
Shipping/Returns/Warranty Info
Every GAUTHIER timepiece comes with a one-year mechanical warranty starting from the date of delivery. We ensure all watches are in excellent working condition and are ready for daily wear. They have been fully serviced by our team of expert watchmakers or inspected for recent skilled service.
We offer complimentary insured shipping within all 50 U.S. states on every watch purchase.
Timepieces are packed in our Los Angeles showroom, and then shipped with fully-insured 2-Day shipping via FedEx within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required upon delivery to ensure coverage. Expedited shipping options are available for an additional fee. For clients in Los Angeles, we’re pleased to offer in-person delivery or showroom pickup by appointment.
Returns must be shipped via overnight or priority international service, fully insured, and at the buyer’s expense. A label will be provided and a restocking fee may apply. All returns must be received in the original condition as when shipped.
We welcome international clients—please contact us before purchasing to discuss available shipping and payment arrangements.
Please note:
* Due to the vintage or antique nature of many of our watches, they may not keep time as accurately as when new, nor as precisely as quartz or electronic devices.
* We do not guarantee water resistance and do not warranty against moisture or water damage. Deliberate exposure to water or steam is not recommended.
Warranty Exclusions:
* Internal or external damage caused by accidents, mishandling, abuse, modifications, or services performed by anyone other than our authorized personnel.
* Our warranty is non-transferable.
GAUTHIER Watches Guarantee
GAUTHIER Watches Guarantee
AT GAUTHIER WATCHES, EVERY TIMEPIECE IS CURATED WITH UNCOMPROMISING ATTENTION TO AUTHENTICITY, CONDITION, AND PROVENANCE. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR FOREMOST PRIORITY, AND IT IS OUR PRIVILEGE TO GUIDE YOU IN FINDING THE PERFECT ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. OUR TEAM IS AT YOUR SERVICE FOR ANY INQUIRIES OR PERSONAL ASSISTANCE.
Our Guarantee:
* Every watch is meticulously inspected, authenticated, and approved by our expert team prior to sale.
* All components are guaranteed to be period-correct unless otherwise noted.
* Authenticity is guaranteed for the lifetime of the watch.
Rolex
1987 VINTAGE ROLEX SUBMARINER REF. 5513 - FAINT SPIDERY BLACK DIAL
1987 VINTAGE ROLEX SUBMARINER REF. 5513 - FAINT SPIDERY BLACK DIAL
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Free fully-insured next business-day domestic shipping.
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No sales tax on USA orders outside California.
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100% genuine and authentic. Guaranteed.
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Recently fully-serviced. Backed with a 1-year warranty.
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7-day return/refund policy.
The Rolex Submariner reference 5513 is one of the most iconic and longest-running Submariner models, produced from 1962 to approximately 1989. It is revered in the history of dive watches due to its rugged simplicity, military associations, and collectibility. It's a collector's favorite, and gained cultural significance when worn by figures such as Roger Moore's James Bond in Live and Let Die (1973).
This 1987 vintage Rolex Submariner is a pure expression of the Submariner—a robust, no-date, tool watch built for practical functionality. Produced near the end of the reference’s run, it reflects the culmination of decades of refinement in Rolex’s dive watch heritage and is a great, solid and affordable example of a no-date sub with a convex acrylic crystal, before the shift to the flat sapphire. The dial also features a glossy dial with white gold indices which began to appear in this reference around 1984.
The inside caseback is stamped '5512'—a common trait among 5513s from this era. Rolex frequently used 5513 and 5512 casebacks interchangeably, and this is something we've encountered numerous times before.
1987
Rolex
Submariner
Automatic-winding calibre
1520
26
Black
Original Rolex Dial, Applied Circle Markers with Luminous (some specks missing) and White Gold Indices, Rolex Cyclops Date Window
Mercedes Style with Lume
40mm
48mm
15mm
20mm
Round
Stainless Steel
Original Rotating Stainless Steel
Switzerland
No
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Condition Report
Condition Report
Case:
This example features thick, symmetrical lugs and well-defined chamfers. Shows a healthy amount of honest scratches and wear as a tool watch, and even a few minor indentations, particularly on the sides of each lug. However, the edges of case are still sharp. It has been expertly cleaned by one of our technicians, but not at all polished.
Dial:
The original dial is overall in good condition but the glossy finish features some faint "spidering" effect when viewed under certain lights.
Movement:
The fully-serviced automatic-winding calibre by Rolex is in excellent condition.
Bracelet:
The genuine Rolex stainless steel Oyster bracelet has 11 links and a signed fliplock clasp stamped L9 93150. Seemingly unpolished, with light scratches and matching normal wear throughout and relatively little to no stretch. Sized for ≈7" wrist.
Shipping/Returns/Warranty Info
Shipping/Returns/Warranty Info
Every GAUTHIER timepiece comes with a one-year mechanical warranty starting from the date of delivery. We ensure all watches are in excellent working condition and are ready for daily wear. They have been fully serviced by our team of expert watchmakers or inspected for recent skilled service.
We offer complimentary insured shipping within all 50 U.S. states on every watch purchase.
Timepieces are packed in our Los Angeles showroom, and then shipped with fully-insured 2-Day shipping via FedEx within 5 business days of purchase. An adult signature is required upon delivery to ensure coverage. Expedited shipping options are available for an additional fee. For clients in Los Angeles, we’re pleased to offer in-person delivery or showroom pickup by appointment.
Returns must be shipped via overnight or priority international service, fully insured, and at the buyer’s expense. A label will be provided and a restocking fee may apply. All returns must be received in the original condition as when shipped.
We welcome international clients—please contact us before purchasing to discuss available shipping and payment arrangements.
Please note:
* Due to the vintage or antique nature of many of our watches, they may not keep time as accurately as when new, nor as precisely as quartz or electronic devices.
* We do not guarantee water resistance and do not warranty against moisture or water damage. Deliberate exposure to water or steam is not recommended.
Warranty Exclusions:
* Internal or external damage caused by accidents, mishandling, abuse, modifications, or services performed by anyone other than our authorized personnel.
* Our warranty is non-transferable.
GAUTHIER Watches Guarantee
GAUTHIER Watches Guarantee
AT GAUTHIER WATCHES, EVERY TIMEPIECE IS CURATED WITH UNCOMPROMISING ATTENTION TO AUTHENTICITY, CONDITION, AND PROVENANCE. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR FOREMOST PRIORITY, AND IT IS OUR PRIVILEGE TO GUIDE YOU IN FINDING THE PERFECT ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION. OUR TEAM IS AT YOUR SERVICE FOR ANY INQUIRIES OR PERSONAL ASSISTANCE.
Our Guarantee:
* Every watch is meticulously inspected, authenticated, and approved by our expert team prior to sale.
* All components are guaranteed to be period-correct unless otherwise noted.
* Authenticity is guaranteed for the lifetime of the watch.

















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