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Lot 232 THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, bracelet, original guarantee and servicing invoice
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 200M=660FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 5513, CASE NO. 1'348'430, MANUFACTURED IN 1966
Closed11 May 2009
Price Realised
CHF 9,375
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With Rolex original Guarantee, Servicing Invoice from Rolex Paris dated 28 March 1989 and presentation box.
Amongst collectors, the present model is affectionately called the "Bart Simpson" because of the form of the Rolex crown. Its particular shape, especially the straight tips, resemble the head of the famous cartoon character. This watch furthermore impresses by its original condition and the beautifully aged black lacquer dial, harmonizing with the ivory tone of the luminous numerals and hands and the gilt printing.
Reference 5513 was launched in 1962, depth rated to 200 meters (660 ft), fitted with the 8 mm. crown, crown guards, the bezel with minute divisions for the first fifteen minutes and silver triangle, black dials with gilt printing. As of 1964, the designation "Swiss T<25" was added to the bottom of the dial.
Amongst collectors, the present model is affectionately called the "Bart Simpson" because of the form of the Rolex crown. Its particular shape, especially the straight tips, resemble the head of the famous cartoon character. This watch furthermore impresses by its original condition and the beautifully aged black lacquer dial, harmonizing with the ivory tone of the luminous numerals and hands and the gilt printing.
Reference 5513 was launched in 1962, depth rated to 200 meters (660 ft), fitted with the 8 mm. crown, crown guards, the bezel with minute divisions for the first fifteen minutes and silver triangle, black dials with gilt printing. As of 1964, the designation "Swiss T<25" was added to the bottom of the dial.