Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 10, 2015

LOT 310

ROLEX REF. 5513 SUBMARINER GILT DIAL METERS FIRST GALAXY TROPICAL DIAL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Submariner, 200m=660ft, case No. 1392069, Ref. 5513. Made in 1966. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a rolex folded bracelet and later flip-lock deployant clasp.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

HKD 81,000 - 120,000 / USD 10,500 - 16,000

Sold: CHF 15,000

Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding- crown protected by the crown guard. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute division. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-7-01

Very good

Oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 40 mm. THICKNESS 14 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm. Part of the last series of gilt dials found on 5513's as confirmed by the stamp on the inner case (I.66), this example features the collected meter first dial. Interestingly the dial has oxydised giving it an almost red hue.