Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 384
Ref. 5513, Military Rolex. "Oyster Perpetual, Submariner, 660 ft=200 m.," Ref. 5513. Made in 1972 and issued to the British Royal Navy, military issue number engraved on the case back. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch with fixed bar lugs. Accompanied by service guarantee from Rolex UK dated October 4th, 2006. To be sold without reserve
USD 30,000 - 50,000
EUR 23,000 - 38,000 / CHF 35,000 - 57,000
Sold: USD 60,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown guard. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes. Luminous skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |