Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 515

Rolex Oyster Perpetual , "Submariner", Ref. 5513, third generation. Produced in the 1970-80's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft/200m, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,000

Sold: CHF 2,760

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.Approx. overall length 195 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01

Notes

Ref. 5513Produced in the 1960's, 1970's and 1980's in stainless steel only.Similar watches are published in " Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, pp. 300-301-301-379.