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Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 'Lollipop'

Partially verified

This Rolex Submariner, reference 5513, is a self-winding stainless steel wristwatch commonly referred to as the 'No Date' Submariner. Produced in 1980, it features a characteristic Mk3 'Maxi' dial, which is distinguished by oversized hour markers that extend toward the peripheral minute track. The dial displays a light cream patina on the luminous plots. The 40mm steel case remains in its original condition with lugs retained in profile. The rotating bezel is fitted with a faded black insert and a later Luminova pearl. The watch is presented on a solid-link Oyster bracelet, reference 93150, which includes 580 end links and a clasp stamped 'U 11'. The auction description reports that the movement has been serviced by the vendor's watchmaker. The watch is defined as a 'No Date' model, omitting a calendar complication.

Rolex Submariner reference 5513 with Mk3 Maxi 'Lollipop' dial and Oyster bracelet.
Rolex Submariner reference 5513 with Mk3 Maxi 'Lollipop' dial and Oyster bracelet. — Bulang & Sons. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bulangandsons.com
Category
Wristwatch · Dive watch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
5513
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
1980
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
601xxxx

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch is housed in a 40mm stainless steel case. The auction description notes the case maintains thick and even lugs. The dial is a Mk3 'Maxi' variation, characterized by oversized hour markers. These markers are described as being sized such that they almost touch the minute track, a feature commonly associated with the 'Lollipop' designation by collectors. The hour plots have developed a light cream color.

The rotating bezel is fitted with a black insert that has faded to a blue hue. A replacement bezel pearl containing Luminova material is currently fitted. The dial remains in the condition documented in the provided photography, showing the contrast between the black surface and the cream-toned luminous material.

Evidence for this section
  • “Steel 40mm case”
  • “The case is lovely, with thick and even lugs”
  • “Mk3 ‘Lollipop’ Maxi Dial”
  • “The hour plots have developed a light cream color”
  • “The bezel insert has faded to a beautiful blue hue and remains in really great condition, with a later Luminova bezel pearl.”

Bracelet and Clasp

The watch is equipped with a solid-link Oyster bracelet, identified by the reference 93150. The bracelet assembly utilizes 580 end links to connect to the 40mm case.

The flip-lock clasp provides the closure for the bracelet. It is stamped with the code 'U 11', which is visible on the inner surface of the buckle. The vendor states that the bracelet is in good condition.

Evidence for this section
  • “Bracelet reference 93150 with 580 end links”
  • “The clasp is stamped ‘U 11’, and it features reference 580 end links.”

Maintenance and Service

The auction description reports that the watch has been fully serviced by the vendor's in-house watchmaker. This service history is relevant to the current mechanical operation of the watch.

No internal images of the movement were provided in the listing documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch has been fully serviced by our watchmaker.”
  • “One-year mechanical warranty”

Open research questions

  • Confirm the production year alignment with serial number 601xxxx.
  • Verify the implications of the 'U 11' clasp code on the bracelet's original assembly date.

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 'Lollipop'
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRolex“Vendor: Rolex”
ModelSubmariner“Rolex Reference 5513 Submariner “No Date””
Reference5513“Rolex 5513 Maxi Mk3 Dial Ref. 5513 “Lollipop””
Serial601xxxx“Serial 601xxxx dating to 1980”
DialMaxi Mk3“This is a very cool Mk3 Maxi Dial No Date Sub”
Bracelet93150“Bracelet reference 93150 with 580 end links”
Clasp codeU 11“The clasp is stamped ‘U 11’”

Visible details

  • Light cream patina on hour plots
  • Solid-link Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp
  • Bezel insert shows fade to blue hue
  • Lugs remain thick with defined profile

Research qualifications

  • Presence of a later Luminova bezel pearl
  • Mechanical state of the movement is based on vendor's service

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Rolex Submariner “No Date” رفرنس 5513 با صفحه Maxi Mk3 Lollipop

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record d28e7ba3ed

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