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Rolex | Submariner, Reference 5513, A stainless steel wristwatch with faded 'ghost' insert and bracelet, Circa 1977 | 勞力士 | Submariner 型號5513 精鋼鏈帶腕錶，備褪色'ghost'錶圈，約1977年製
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April 23, 08:19 AM GMT
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
Property from an Astute Collector
Rolex
勞力士
Submariner, Reference 5513
A stainless steel wristwatch with faded 'ghost' insert and bracelet, Circa 1977
Submariner 型號5513
精鋼鏈帶腕錶，備褪色'ghost'錶圈，約1977年製
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Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1520 automatic, 26 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back inscribed L.W.B.
Case number: 5'276'270
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Rolex Garantie
This Rolex Submariner reference 5513 has a lovely 'ghost' bezel that completely transforms the overall look and collectability. The term 'ghost' bezel is given when the colour of the bezel insert fades like the current example. Due to a defect in the manufacture of aluminum bezels, the black insert fades with age, exposure to sunlight and rubbing against clothings. In addition to its unusual bezel, the dial is in beautiful condition and the lumes are a warm ivory that match perfectly with the hands.