Rolex

• cal. 1520 nickel lever movement, 26 jewels • black dial with luminous triangular and baton indexes and Arabic numerals, outer minute and seconds divisions, luminous Mercedes hands • bi-directional revolving black bezel graduated for 60 units, brushed and polished Oyster case, screw-down crown and case back • case, dial and movement signed  

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing. Dial in very good condition. Case in very good condition. The watch has been recently revised by Rolex and is accompanied by the revision invoice.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

This watch is a reference 5513 originally purchased by an erudite and passionate Rolex collector who requested from the manufacture to create a special Submariner 3.6.9. dial exclusively for him.
The highly collectible 3.6.9 dial displays an equilateral triangle at 12 and numerals at 3,6 and 9  o’clock and was originally created for the Explorer models. Similar dials appears on the first Submariner produced by Rolex in 1954, the reference 6200. This type of dial is occasionally seen on Submariner until 1966 with reference 5513.

This watch is very rare and highly desirable because of its dial created on a special request of the watch owner which leads us to assume that this is a unique example of the contemporary version of the legendary 3.6.9 dial.