CIRCA: 1982
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
DIAMETER: 39 mm.
STRAP MATERIAL: Black associated CROCODILE strap
DIAL: Black
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Time only
BUCKLE: Rolex stainless steel buckle

Ψ This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. Upon sale, this watch will be supplied to the buyer with a black leather strap (not shown). (The leather strap of this lot will be available for collection or shipped to the buyer at least 15 working days after the payment is made in full.)

Lot incorporates material from endangered species that is not for sale and is shown for display purposes only. The endangered species strap shown with the Lot is for display purposes only and is not for sale.Upon sale, the watch will not be supplied to a buyer outside Hong Kong with any watch strap.
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“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.