Fine Jewels & Watches: Cologne
Fine Jewels & Watches: Cologne
FROM THE COLLECTION OF A FORMER RACE CAR DRIVER TO SUPPORT REFUGEES.
Rolex
Submariner, Reference 5513 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1966
No reserve
Lot Closed
June 27, 01:55 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Submariner, Reference 5513
A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1966
Dial: matte black
Calibre: cal. 1530 automatic, 26 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 1'526'222
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex presentation case with outer packaging
Please note that the seller’s proceeds of this lot will be donated.
Rolex launched the Submariner 5513 in 1962, or 8 years after the diver's watch introduction to the market. It was produced until 1989, making it one of the longest-lasting references in the Submariner family. Its design remained quite unchanged over 27 years, however collectors can differentiate the early gloss dials from the subsequent matte dials and finally the gold-circled index dials. The present example features a matte black "meters first" dial that has developed a strong character over the years.
Sotheby's is honored to offer the collection of a former race car driver with proceeds benefiting an initiative to support children of refugees in Germany.
Other lots from this collection of 12 watches are: 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 118, 119 and 120 of this auction.