Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2019

LOT 314

ROLEX, REF. 5513, SUBMARINER, METER FIRST, TROPICAL DIAL, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND INVOICE

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

HKD 160,000 - 240,000 / USD 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 56,250

A very fine and extremely rare, self-winding, stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with original certificate and invoice from Beyer.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-7-8-01

Very good

Oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Submariner

Reference 5513

Year Sold in December 1965

Case No. 1188718

Bracelet Stainless steel Rolex riveted expandable bracelet (ref. 6636/58), approx. overall length 173 mm

Dimensions 40 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement.

Accessories Fitted box, warranty, cigarette card, original invoice

Notes

Sold new at Beyer Zurich in December 1965, this is a particularly attractive example of a gilt meter first tropical dial. Still accompanied by its original Rolex riveted bracelet dated 1965, it has the amazing particularity of having its original cigarette card, warranty and even invoice in the amount of CHF 470.