MR SHAWN YUE'S FIRST VINTAGE ROLEX - PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MR SHAWN YUE
ROLEX, SUBMARINER REF. 5513
MR SHAWN YUE'S FIRST VINTAGE ROLEX
Important information about this lot
Price Realised HKD 150,000
Estimate
HKD 80,000 - HKD 160,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
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Lot Essay
“It's their uniqueness that makes them so fascinating. No two pieces are the same” Shawn Yue
Christie's is excited to present this Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513, the very first vintage Rolex owned by Shawn Yue, one of the most meaningful wristwatches to Shawn himself. It was this watch, a simple and classic vintage Submariner which inspires Shawn to start his unique journey on collecting top vintage Rolex. Ref. 5513, a very symbolic reference not just to the Submariner family but to all “vintage” Rolex. This is one of the very last references fitted with the acrylic crystals before Rolex “upgrades” all into sapphire csystal and which this is one of the most significant watershed between “vintage” and “modern” Rolex.
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Condition report
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Movement: ticking at the time of cataloguing, service recommended. Dial: lumnious material nicely aged to warmer tone, does not react to UV; Case: inside of the case back stamped 5513 with marks possibly by watchmakers; case with scratches, dings and dents mainly to the band and lugs; bezel insert appears to be later replacement; crystal with surface scratches Buckle: with surface scratches Strap: black associated CRCOODILE strap is slightly worn Overall condition: good for its age