Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2014
LOT 225
ROLEX REF. 5514 COMEX Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner 660 ft = 200m," case No. 4089844, Ref. 5514/5513. Made for COMEX in 1972. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with helium escape valve and a stainless steel Rolex Fliplock Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, anchor and a service invoice dated April 28, 2006.
USD 30,000 - 50,000
HKD 230,000 - 390,000 / CHF 29,000 - 48,000
Sold: USD 37,500
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, helium escape valve at 9, graduated bidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown guard, case back engraved "ROLEX COMEX." Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1520, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |