1966 Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 "work pretty well at any level." Advertisement
1966 Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 "work pretty well at any level." Advertisement
1966 Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 "work pretty well at any level." Advertisement
1966 Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 "work pretty well at any level." Advertisement
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Page Dimensions
Approx. 8 1/4" x 11" (21cm x 28cm)
Story and Details
There's a sea of Submariner ads out there... But only a few that rise with the tide of the best. This 1966 advertisement showing a Ref. 5513 is one of them. Conceived during the Mad Men Era, it's a one-off creative layout characteristic of most Rolex ads published before 1967. And instead of an underwater or nautical setting, the typical theme of early Submariner ads, the scene appears to be a formal affair, given the gentleman's attire and stemware he's holding. This repositioning of the Submariner as more than strictly a watch for diving is a prime example of a shift in marketing strategy and tactics of the day. And it's not just about selling a man on the watch's versatility. Ads of the 1960s tended to have some level of sexual undertone to attract male consumers to the product.
With the inclusion of a woman's hand touching the man's watch, and the line of copy, "Ask her. Maybe she knows." there's certainly a sexual element present to get a man's attention and then show him an enticing product that might lure a woman (not just a fish).
Of course, suggestive imagery and myriad interpretations aside, this is a tremendously iconic Submariner ad. For many, the one that comes to mind first when the topic of Rolex advertisements comes up.
Condition
Condition
Pre-owned original magazine advertisement. Image shown is exactly the ad that you'll be receiving.
Framing
Framing
Framing is handcrafted in Chicago, IL, using acid-free materials for art preservation. The UV-protected, anti-reflective glass ensures optimal viewing. Frames are solid wood featuring a wire for easy hanging and felt pads for wall protection.
Shipping
Shipping
Free Shipping for all continental US orders.
Unframed orders ship by the next business day. You’ll receive an email with tracking info!
Framing is custom. Please allow me up to 2 weeks to finish your framing project. Before I start, I’ll email you to confirm the design and provide an estimated completion and shipping date.
Returns
Returns
Returns are accepted for unframed ads, if they are in new condition as you received it, within 30 days of purchase.
As all of my ads are highly curated, individually custom framed, and personalized, all sales for framed ads are final.
Questions
Questions
Please contact me if you need additional photos or have any questions!
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All advertisements and images are original – directly from magazines and other types of publications. These are vintage, pre-owned, original pages, so the paper quality and condition varies... I try to show accurate photos of the exact ad/image you'll be receiving.
framing
Framing is custom-designed and done by hand in Chicago, IL. Acid-free materials are used to preserve your art. Glass offers UV-protection and is anti-reflective for best viewing. Frames are solid wood with wire on back for easy hanging and felt pads to protect wall.
contact
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Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or special requests... About pricing, condition, framing - ads or magazines you have to sell... I'll get back to you within 48 hours (usually much sooner!). Looking forward to chatting!
- Dylan H.Reviewing1954 Rolex Submariner "Top of the World...Bottom of the Sea" AdvertisementI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars13 minutes agoAwesome Product
I bought three ad's, and they were all very well packaged, maintained, and delivered. I will be a return customer, and appreciate this awesome business.
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The item was delivered on time and was much better than the pictures detail. An amazing job; AAAAA+
Was this helpful? - Peter D.Reviewing1995 Rolex GMT Master Ref. 16700 feat. Chuck Yeager AdvertisementI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars4 days agoExtremely impressed!
Nick was great! Timely and secure shipping with a nice handwritten note included. Can’t wait to order again and support such a great small business!
Was this helpful? - Ashley Y.ReviewingRolex Daytona Ref. 116520 Image AdvertisementI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoAmazing Job!
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Nick on this Christmas present for my son. It was such a unique gift, and the framing was super high quality. Nick worked with me on exactly what I wanted and took the time to understand what I was looking for. Shipping was fast, and it arrived just in time for Christmas. I will definitely be ordering from Nick and Ad Patina. Excellent service and company!!!
Was this helpful? - NickReviewing1978 Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680 "Championship Surfing" w/ Surfer AdvertisementI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks ago10/10 buying experience. Do yourself a favor and buy an ad that you love from Nick. Favorite purchase of 2024
Nick is absolutely world-class and a pleasure to do business with. The packaging alone (+ a handwritten note) was a step above the rest and an amazing personalized touch. I will certainly be buying more ads from Nick and couldn’t recommend him enough.
P.s. I was on a zoom call with prospect and noticed some vintage ads behind him. Low and behold, they were Nicks ads and they knew each other! We had an amazing chat about vintage ads and watches. This is your sign to buy one!
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