100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 296

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Submariner', Ref. 5513, third generation. Production of this reference started inthe 1960's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 200 m./660ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatchwith date. Accompanied by a stainless steel 'Flush-Fit' Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for thedecompression times, 'Triplock' winding-crown protected by the 'Crown Guard'. D. black with tritium-coatedround, triangular and bâton indexes. 'Skeleton' tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium plated, 26 jewels,lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm.