Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 08, 2011

LOT 54

Rolex - Ref. 5513 - Steel - Submariner Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Submariner, 660 ft / 200 m, case No. 3484665, Ref. 5513. Made in 1972. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 200 m, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 3,500 - 5,200 / EUR 2,700 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,625

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-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, baton and triangular steel indexes, outer minute division. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The dial text and luminous have changed color to an attractive 'tobbaco' brown