DESCRIPTION:
WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Feet First" Submariner, ref 5513, circa 1972, 42mm including crown guards x 47mm to lug tips, 20mm lug width, original stainless steel screw back Oyster case and bi-directional timing bezel with faded MK3 fat font insert, gray leather strap, original black matte feet first dial with tritium painted lume plots, 17J cal 1520, s#2900568, triple signed, inside back ref 5513 with date code of IV/70.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent-plus cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide, light spotting on plate and rotor edges; nearly flawless dial with hardly any surface spotting; excellent hands with light surface spotting, excellent matched luminous material, both dial and hands do not react under black light; lightly polished case shows little wear, lug chamfers are visible, typical dings on the backs of the lugs from bracelet wear; original Rolex crown shows little wear, good threads; good crystal; resealed for auction.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$14000
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