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View full screen - View 1 of Lot 2246. Submariner, Reference 5513 | A stainless steel wristwatch with black underline gilt dial, pointed crown guards and bracelet, Circa 1963 | 勞力士 | Submariner 型號5513 | 精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備黑色 UNDERLINE 錶盤及尖型錶冠護橋,約1963年製.

Rolex

Submariner, Reference 5513 | A stainless steel wristwatch with black underline gilt dial, pointed crown guards and bracelet, Circa 1963 | 勞力士 | Submariner 型號5513 | 精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備黑色 UNDERLINE 錶盤及尖型錶冠護橋,約1963年製

Auction Closed

April 5, 05:47 AM GMT

Estimate

260,000 - 320,000 HKD

Lot Details

Description

Rolex

Submariner, Reference 5513

A stainless steel wristwatch with black underline gilt dial, pointed crown guards and bracelet, Circa 1963

勞力士

Submariner 型號5513 

精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備黑色 underline 錶盤及尖型錶冠護橋,約1963年製


Dial: black gilt

Calibre: cal. 1530 automatic, 25 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw down case back 

Case number: 997'418

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 39 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: none

Launched in approximately 1959, reference 5513/5512 was the first Submariner models to be fitted with crown guards. Examples like the present lot that are fitted with gilt dials are particularly sought after by collectors. 

This example has subtle details that make it highly desirable amongst collectors. The first of which is the underline above the 6 o'clock, signifying the use of tritium on the dial. The second are the pointy crown guards that add a robust appeal to the watch. Made circa 1963, this 5513 is in very appealing and original condition.