ROLEX, SUBMARINER ‘SRR’ REF. 116610LN, A STEEL WRISTWATCH MADE FOR THE SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENT
CASE NUMBER: 86'C21'831
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Price Realised USD 35,280
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USD 25,000 - USD 35,000
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.
Closed: 4 May 2023
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ROLEX, SUBMARINER ‘SRR’ REF. 116610LN, A STEEL WRISTWATCH MADE FOR THE SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENT
The British Ministry of Defence has had a long history with Rolex and the Military Submariner (MilSub) Ref. 5513 produced in the 1970s is among the most sought-after vintage Rolex timepieces today. This Rolex Submariner ‘SRR’ is believed to part of a limited issue of only 167 pieces made available only to serving members of the Special Reconnaissance Regiment, an elite unit of the British Special Forces. Each piece was supplied directly by Rolex London and each caseback was engraved with the regimental cap badge and a unique issue number. This number was also mentioned on a personalized certificate that mentioned the soldier’s name, service number, and rank and the serial number of the watch.
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CASE NUMBER: 86'C21'831ROLEX, SUBMARINER ‘SRR’ REF. 116610LN, A STEEL WRISTWATCH MADE FOR THE SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENT Estimate: USD 25,000 - 35,000
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CONDITION REPORT OVER ALL CONDITION: Very good CASE: A couple of light surface scratches on the case band, the caseback still has the protective sticker on DIAL: Nice, clean and original MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. All the functions are working. However, we do not test the movement for accuracy. A service is recommended. BRACELET/ CLASP: In good condition. Approx. length: 200 mm. including watch head
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CASE NUMBER: 86'C21'831ROLEX, SUBMARINER ‘SRR’ REF. 116610LN, A STEEL WRISTWATCH MADE FOR THE SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE REGIMENT Estimate: USD 25,000 - 35,000
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