Timeless Beauty: Spectacular Wristwat...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 24, 2004

LOT 195

?Ranger Dial? Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Submariner "200m=660ft", Ref. 5513. Sold on December 13, 1967. Fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with black bezel and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a guarantee.

CHF 13,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,500 - 10,000 / USD 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: CHF 20,700

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down and engraved 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 bâton and triangular indexes and Arabic numerals. Tritium-coated "Skeleton"hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm. Height 14 mm.Approx. overall length 205 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Ref. 5513 Production of this reference started in 1962. It is very unusual to find a "Submariner" dial with Arabic numerals and indexes.