Rolex. An early, rare and extremely fine stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, black gloss dial, bracelet, original Guarantee and box
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Rolex. An early, rare and extremely fine stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, black gloss dial, bracelet, original Guarantee and box

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 200M=660FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 5513, CASE NO. 1'092'938, MANUFACTURED IN 1964

Closed10 November 2014

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Rolex. An early, rare and extremely fine stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, black gloss dial, bracelet, original Guarantee and box
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200m=660ft, Submariner, Ref. 5513, case no. 1'092'938, manufactured in 1964
Cal. 1530 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black gloss dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, outer minute divisions, gilt designations, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated to 60 units, screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
39.5 mm. diam.

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With Rolex original Guarantee dated December 14, 1965 and presentation box.

The present timepiece will render even the most spoiled Rolex collector speechless. With a never polished case showing absolutely crisp edges and defined lugs beveling, and an astounding gloss dial with gilt designation still retaining all of its depth and charm, this timepiece is one of the most remarkable specimen of reference 5513 to ever appear on the market. Furthermore, it is offered together with its original box and guarantee. The collectors searching for the ultimate early 5513 can lay their worries to rest: the hunt is over.