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Geneva, November 8th-9th, 2025

Geneva, Nov 07, 2026

LOT 503

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 5513, SUBMARINER MILITARY, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 150,000 - 250,000

HKD 1,430,000 - 2,390,000 / USD 184,000 - 304,000 / EUR 162,000 - 270,000 / JPY 28,770,000 - 47,950,000

A very fine and rare, attractive, stainless steel, self winding center second military wristwatch


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, switzerland

Model Submariner Military

Reference 5513

Year 1972

Case No. 3926950

Caliber 1520, 26 jewels

Diameter 39

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

The Rolex “MilSub” is one of the most famous military diving wristwatches in history. Its nickname is the diminutive of “Military” and “Submariner”. The brand with the crown marketed it notably in the United Kingdom where it equipped certain members of the British Royal Navy, notably the diving commandos, in the 1970s. Recognisable among all, it has a case with a screwed crown and case-back, fixed lugs, a bezel fully graduated over 60 minutes, a black dial with an encircled “T”, as well as a so-called military engraving on the case-back.
This particular example has been preserved in excellent overall condition featuring all the original characteristics of these military issued watches.

Provenance

Property of a Japanese collector