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Rolex
Ref. 5513
Submariner, Maxi MK III
A well-preserved and robust stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with center seconds, "Maxi MK III" dial, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$65,000 - 100,000€7,400 - 11,300$8,300 - 12,800
HK$203,200
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Rolex
- Year
- Circa 1979
- Reference No
- 5513
- Case No
- 6’224’266, repeated inside caseback
- Model Name
- Submariner, Maxi MK III
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 1520, 26 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped “93150”, endlinks stamped “580”, max length 210mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “F”
- Dimensions
- 40mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Rolex punched guarantee stamped Kataoka Tokei-ten Osaka dated 5th September 1981, 1981-1982 calendar, service coupon from 1981, envelope, instruction manual, product literature, small green pouch, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present reference 5513 is a rare bird that features the classic matte black “Maxi MK III” dial. This dial is typically found in cases stamped in the 5 to 6 million range and was likely introduced around 1978. Characterized by its matte surface and the “SUBMARINER” designation positioned above the depth rating, the Maxi III dial is a favorite among many 5513 collectors. Its large tritium hour plots nearly touch the five-minute hash marks beneath, earning it the nickname “lollipop”.
Collectors also seek specific traits in a Mark III dial, such as the large “open 6’s” and the distinctive serif on the “f” in the depth rating. The dial on this reference 5513 is exceptionally well-preserved, exhibiting excellent condition without significant flaws, complemented by tritium indexes that have developed a charming warm patina. The 40mm case has been lovingly maintained, with lugs that remain thick and beautifully beveled.
Combining rarity and outstanding condition, this reference 5513 is fully accompanied by its original accessories from 1981, having been purchased from a Japanese retailer with a service coupon included. A highly collectible piece, it would make a fantastic addition to any discerning collector of vintage Rolex watches.
Collectors also seek specific traits in a Mark III dial, such as the large “open 6’s” and the distinctive serif on the “f” in the depth rating. The dial on this reference 5513 is exceptionally well-preserved, exhibiting excellent condition without significant flaws, complemented by tritium indexes that have developed a charming warm patina. The 40mm case has been lovingly maintained, with lugs that remain thick and beautifully beveled.
Combining rarity and outstanding condition, this reference 5513 is fully accompanied by its original accessories from 1981, having been purchased from a Japanese retailer with a service coupon included. A highly collectible piece, it would make a fantastic addition to any discerning collector of vintage Rolex watches.
Rolex
Swiss | 1905Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.
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