45,600 CHF
Ref 5514 Submariner, Helium Escape Valve Rolex, “Submariner, Oyster Perpetual, 660ft=200m”, case No. 5293994, Ref. 5514/5513. Made in 1977. Fine and very rare, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with helium escape valve. Accompanied by the Rolex International service guarantee. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, screw-down crown with Crown Guard, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, helium escape valve. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes. Luminous skeleton hands. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-03-16