14,375 CHF
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Submariner, Comex, Ref. 5513, third generation, made in 1971.Fine and rare centre-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant at 200 metres/660 feet, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel "Flush-fit" Oyster bracelet. three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard" with gas escape valve. black with tritium-coated indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm. Notes ComexThis model was made by Rolex and lent to Comex in Monte-Carlo for some diving tests. This company was specialized in submarine research. This watch won all Comex diving records and Rolex offered the watches to the Company.The gas escape valve is used to avoid that, at a certain depth, the watch explodes due to the pressure.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, p. 237.The Rolex Submariner has been the official watch for many of the Marine Corps in the world, available in stainless steel only. Many of them were attributed to the Royal Marines Special Boat Squadron marked on the dial by the Broad Arrow. The U.S. Army Forces also wore this Submariner.The first version of Submariner Ref. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-11-13
