ROLEX | SUBMARINER, SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENT, REFERENCE 116610LNMILITARY STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 2013

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3135 automatic, 31 jewels Case: stainless steel Oyster, screw-down crown and back Case number: 68’U1D’827 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with integrated folding claspDimensions: 40mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200mmSigned: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex guarantee card dated August 2013, Special Reconnaissance Regiment certificate dated October 28, 2013, Rolex Submariner and service booklets,  card holder, sales and chronometer tags, presentation case with outer packaging 

DIAL: dial and hands in excellent condition with no visible marks. CASE: in excellent condition with no signs of wear, protective stickers still in place. Still retaining protective cover to the bezel. Bracelet in excellent condition, protective stickers to the buckle - L5P MOVEMENT: running at time of cataloguing, date advances Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

The Special Reconaissance Regiment, abbreviated to SRR, was formed in 2005 and is a Special Forces Regiment of the British Armed Forces. The SRR was established in order to conduct a wide range of classified reconnaissance and surveillance missions related to the global war against terror. The exact number of personnel of the regiment is officially unknown, however it is speculated that it contains between 500 and 700 members. Rolex has a strong connection to several military regiments but perhaps the link with the SRR is one of the most sought after. Rolex engraved these watches with the SRR emblem on the caseback and they feature the issue number of that particular watch. These watches were then directly supplied by Rolex to the SRR.

This particular watch bears the no. BA007, making it the 7^th watch from this special batch of only 66 pieces. The present lot is unworn with the protective stickers still in place and this set includes the original presentation case, the SRR certificate, the Rolex Guarantee card confirming the SRR buyer of the piece, matching hang tag and booklets, making it a complete set and a truly desirable collector’s item.