Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 639

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", 660ft./200m. Ref. 5513, third generation. Production of this reference started in the 1960's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft./200m., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, at the center, the letter "T" in a circle. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands.M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 2 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.