Watch information
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Auction house
Sterling Vault Auctioneers
Auction date
25 Feb 2021
Lot number
44
Hammer price & estimates
Estimate
£50000 - £80000
Hammer price
£123000
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Brand
Rolex
Model
Submariner 'Milsub'
Reference
5513
Original lot description
VERY RARE 1974 ROLEX 5513 'MILSUB' OYSTER PERPETUAL SUBMARINER WITH ROLEX SERVICE PAPERS, Sterling vault are delighted to offer to market this fantastic example. A 5513 reference military issued Rolex Submariner, original dial with patina lume, original sword hands with matching patina lume, original military 60 minute bezel, 41mm stainless steel case, case back with issue numbers 0552/923-7697 , military broad arrow issue number 121/74, 0552 for British Ministry of Defense, 923-7697 the NATO code, serial number 3,76*,*** between lugs and repeated on inner case back along with Rolex mark and model 5513, Rolex 1520 26 jewel automatic movement. Condition - overall an exceptionally good example, running well, dial and hands appear very good, patina has taken a wonderful honey colour, some minor marks as to be expected to case and believed to have had a case polish in its lifetime, the watch comes with a Rolex service guarantee dated June 2008, and is accompanied by purchase receipt dated 2008 and emails from a well regarded London showroom. Note to buyers: Sterling Vault are pleased to offer free of charge safe storage of any purchases until collection or shipping can be arranged, particularly to our international clients.