292 . Rolex
A very fine and very rare stainless steel wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , black lacquer ‘ underline Explorer ’ dial , pointed crown guards and bracelet
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1963
Reference No . 5513 Case No . 969 ’ 134 Model Name Submariner Material Stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 1520 ,
26 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet , 176 mm . maximum length , end link stamped 58
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp Dimensions 39 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 900,000-2,000,000 USD 110,000-250,000
Literature For another example of a reference 5513 with a underline dial , please see 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger , page 187 .
Today , the so-called ‘ Explorer ’ dial is very fashionable and sought after . The name ‘ Explorer ’ stems from the original Rolex Explorer dial featuring the 3-6-9-numerals . Other than the Explorer , the only other Rolex watches to feature 3-6-9-dials are the Large Crown Submariner , reference 6200 , 6538 and 5510 are known and the later reference 5512 and 5513 with crown guards . In production for only the first half of the 1960s , 5512 and 5513 are rare , however , it is virtually impossible to find these reference fitted with the Explorer dials .
The present watch was manufactured in the last half of 1963 and features the correct ‘ underline ’ and ‘ Swiss T < 25 ’ dial , which is the transitional period for when Rolex stop using radium and transfer to tritium . The watch also features pointed crown guards , which is correct for the period . The dial itself is a gorgeous black lacquer and the case has retained with its original beveled edges and period bracelet . The present watch has great charisma and is an exceptional example .