Brand: Rare Rolex Model Name: Submariner 'Milsub' Reference:...

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£20,000 - £40,000

Brand: Rare Rolex
Model Name: Submariner 'Milsub'
Reference: 5513
Movement: Automatic
Year: Circa 1975
Dial shape: Circular
Dial colour: Black
Bezel: Bi-directional divers bezel with correct 60-minute Milsub insert
Case size: 40mm
Case material: Stainless Steel
Case features: Screw down crown, removable spring bars due to the owner wanting to wear the watch on a bracelet. The case lugs were drilled.
Case back: Screw down
Inner case back: Military markings with the military broad arrow "0552/923-7697", "***/75". Inner case back engraved with full matching case serial number, two Rolex London service engravings, also engraved I.72.
Movement cal: 1520
Movement jewel: 26
Bracelet or strap: Grey fabric nato strap.
Auctioneer's notes: This is a very honest Rolex Milsub 5513, being sold by the owner, a Royal Marine, having being gifted the watch on his wedding day by a friend in the SAS circa 1981. The watch has been in his possession ever since, containing this later/service dial. Same watch as found in Richard Perret's video in 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKtQL5R3BwA&t=283s. Please enquire for further details. Information on how limited and rare Rolex Milsub's are: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjmbHpzWJvU
Condition report: Currently running, believed to be a 5512 dial with a later T applied to the dial. Drilled lugs due to being worn on a bracelet. Service tritium Mercedes hands from a prior Rolex service.