ROLEX, STEEL SUBMARINER "MILSUB", REF. 5513/17- MADE FOR THE BRISTISH ROYAL NAVY
CASE NO. 3’926’836
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Price Realised USD 400,000
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USD 140,000 - USD 240,000
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Closed: 29 Oct 2020
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ROLEX, STEEL SUBMARINER "MILSUB", REF. 5513/17- MADE FOR THE BRISTISH ROYAL NAVY
The present "Milsub" reference 5513 reveals the best of all ingredients this landmark model can possibly offer to the avid collector. The untouched dial is graced by the highly attractive discoloration of the luminous material to numerals and hands displaying a beautiful, uniform ivory tone. The bezel is the correct version featuring minute markings, unique for the military Submariner series.
The excellent original overall condition render this "Milsub" one of the most attractive examples of this legendary model to appear in public in recent years.
The Military version of the Submariner ref. 5513 was adapted following the specifications requested by the British Ministry of Defence. The watches had to be fitted with fixed bar lugs with a diameter of at least 2 mm. The dials had to be easily readable and were therefore equipped with the larger "sword" hands. They also had to show the international symbol for Tritium, the encircled "T". The hack feature allowing the precise setting of the time was another specific request. The models furthermore had a unique bezel with sixty minute marks rather than only the first fifteen minutes. The outside of the case backs was marked with the military broad arrow sign, Ministry of Defence issue numbers and unit number. Furthermore, the inside of the case backs repeated the serial number which is commonly only found between the lugs.
The outside of the case back of the present watch is engraved with the following markings:
0552 for British Ministry of Defense, 923-7697 for the NATO code (North Atlantic Treaty Organization), the Broad Arrow characterizing all watches owned by the British Army, the issue number 666 and issue year 77.
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Movement: The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing and all functions are working, however, a service is recommended. Dial: The dial is nice, clean and original. The luminous material to numerals and hands displays an attractive and uniform ivory tone. Case: Evidently never been exposed to careless polishing and impresses with its full body and sharp angles to the facets of the lugs. Both the reference and serial numbers finely engraved between the lugs are clearly legible and repeated to the inside of the back cover. The milling to the back is crisp. The case back with very light surface scratches probably caused by the nato-style fabric bracelet. Strap: Nato strap Overall condition: Extremely good 1.All lots are sold "AS IS", and this condition report is provided purely as a goodwill service and may not specify all mechanical replacements or defects. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in good condition and without defects, repairs or restoration. You are accordingly encouraged to view the lots personally or through your own professional advisor. 2. For further information on these issues, please refer to the IMPORTANT NOTICES and CONDITIONS OF SALE in our catalogue.
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CASE NO. 3’926’836ROLEX, STEEL SUBMARINER "MILSUB", REF. 5513/17- MADE FOR THE BRISTISH ROYAL NAVYEstimate: USD 140,000 - 240,000
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