Lot 268

Rolex

Submariner

A rare Rolex full set! - A charismatic, vintage diving wristwatch with excellent glossy gilt dial and beautiful, warm patina - with original box, Rolex card holder wallet, "Submariner 200" paper card, guarantee with operating instructions and Rolex anchor

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This attractive watch for divers has a glossy dial with lacquer coating. This shows a very slight blistering, resulting in a marvelous, unique patina. The writing was etched into the dial by a special process - it appears gold-coloured and the dials are therefore often identified as "gilt dials". The charmingly aged toffee-coloured luminous indexes and Mercedes hands add to its overall pleasant appeal. The slightly faded bezel inlay is outstanding. It has changed colour from deep black to an attractive navy blue and contrasts charmingly with the black dial.

Reference 5513 was introduced around 1961 and produced until 1989, which means it had the longest production run of all Submariner models. This enormous success results from a number of attractive details: The watch is waterproof to a depth of 200 m, the large and sturdy crown with protection device is suitable for scuba-diving and the black bezel with the silver triangle has a minute division from 1 to fifteen minutes.
Reference 5513 set benchmarks in the world of sports watches and this timepiece is an impressive example of that. It is a worthy addition to any superior collection of rare sports watches.