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LOT 502

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", 660ft./200m. Ref. 5513. Production of this reference started in 1962.Fine and rare, 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, case back engraved with the numbers 0552 / 923-7697 and 635/75 and an arrow, 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. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balanc, 2 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.