Rolex - Gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Submariner bracelet watch ref. 5513, circa 1986, the two line black gloss dial with luminous dot and baton quarter hour markers, Mercedes hands with luminous inserts and centre seconds, black rotating bezel, signed crown and engraved screw down case back with reference '5512' to the inside, signed calibre 1520 26 jewels automatic movement, 39mm diameter (ex.crown), on tapering Oyster bracelet no. 93150 with deployant clasp, sold with box, International service guarantee card which states serial number 93605**, 17th June 19 and service pouch
The vendor served in the Royal Navy from 1979 to 2017 (38 years) - as a Submariner. The watch was purchased in Gibraltar in 1988 while he was serving on HMS Otter (a diesel submarine) and subsequently served on HMS Torbay and HMS Triumph (nuclear submarines). He served in the Weapon Engineering Submariner branch throughout his 38 year career.
Although not a military issue, the owner has his name and service number engraved to the case back (now rubbed and barely visable)
Sold for £6,000
Rolex - Gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Submariner bracelet watch ref. 5513, circa 1986, the two line black gloss dial with luminous dot and baton quarter hour markers, Mercedes hands with luminous inserts and centre seconds, black rotating bezel, signed crown and engraved screw down case back with reference '5512' to the inside, signed calibre 1520 26 jewels automatic movement, 39mm diameter (ex.crown), on tapering Oyster bracelet no. 93150 with deployant clasp, sold with box, International service guarantee card which states serial number 93605**, 17th June 19 and service pouch
The vendor served in the Royal Navy from 1979 to 2017 (38 years) - as a Submariner. The watch was purchased in Gibraltar in 1988 while he was serving on HMS Otter (a diesel submarine) and subsequently served on HMS Torbay and HMS Triumph (nuclear submarines). He served in the Weapon Engineering Submariner branch throughout his 38 year career.
Although not a military issue, the owner has his name and service number engraved to the case back (now rubbed and barely visable)
Auction: Winter Specialist Sale, 5th Dec, 2024
Our Winter Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
Highlights will include a Martin Brothers stoneware bird, a Rolex Gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chronometer, a first edition 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', and a single owner collection of original Cecil Rochfort D'Oyly John (British, 1906-1993) art works.
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Wednesday 4th December- 10am till 5pm