Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 11, 2018
LOT 435
ROLEX REF. 5513 MILITARY SUBMARINER STEEL N 96/74 MAXI DIAL
CHF 70,000 - 90,000
HKD 560,000 - 720,000 / USD 70,000 - 90,000
A fine and very rare, hacking center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel military diver's wristwatch with fixed bar lugs and graduated bi-directional revolving bezel calibrated to minute intervals.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-12 |
Very good Worn |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01-05 |
Very good HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied |
Brand Rolex
Model Submariner
Reference Ref. 5513
Year 1974
Bracelet Nato leather strap
Diameter 40 mm
Numbers Case N. 3764826
Dimensions 40 mm.
Thickness 14 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement.
Notes
DIAM. 40 mm. THICKNESS 14 mm. The ROLEX MILITARY SUBMARINER wristwatches issued to the BRITISH ROYAL NAVY featured a dial with encircled T (to indicate the use of TRITIUM LUMINESCENT), large sword hands, a bezel calibrated to 60 minutes, movements with hacking (stop) seconds and an engraved case-back with Ministry of Defense item code and issue number; additionally, the inner case-back is engraved with the full serial number to ensure the head and back remain matched. During routine servicing, original parts were often unavailable and many 'MilSubs' found today are fitted with standard 5513 parts. A MilSub in original configuration, such as this example, that retains its correct hands, dial, bezel and case-back is very rare to find and referred to as a FULL SPEC example; furthermore, only few models appeared with the rare maxi dial.