Rolex Reference 5513 Submariner | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1967

Reference 5513 Submariner
A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1967

Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 1520 automatic, 26 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 1’686’072
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 165 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: no
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex Guarantee booklet dated August 8th, 1968, Rolex cloth, Rolex Travel Pouch, Rolex Bracelet, Rolex service paperwork dated May 31st, 1976, November 13th, 1980, June 27th, 1985, and March 12, 2014

Condition Report:
Case: The case is in very good condition. The bezel shows some wear at the 5 o’clock mark. There is pitting on the outside of the case at the 9 o’clock position. The inside of the case back is stamped 11.67. There are numerous watchmaker’s marks on the inside of the case back. There is a clear protective sticker applied by a watchmaker on the case back. The bracelet has significant scratches but its tight. The bracelet is stamped 93150 on the end links. The dive extender is currently situated under the clasp.

Dial: The dial is in very good condition. The luminous plots and hands match in color and have aged to an attractive warmer tone.

Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.