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Rolex. A group lot of two stainless steel automatic wristwatches with sweep centre seconds and bracelets

SIGNED ROLEX, THE FIRST, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 660FT=200M, SUBMARINER, REF. 5513, CASE NO. 3'885'679, THE SECOND, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SUBMARINER, 1000FT=300M, REF. 16800, CASE NO. 8'608'828, CIRCA 1974 AND 1984

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Rolex. A group lot of two stainless steel automatic wristwatches with sweep centre seconds and bracelets
Signed Rolex, The first, Oyster Perpetual, 660ft=200m, Submariner, Ref. 5513, case no. 3'885'679, The second, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, 1000ft=300m, ref. 16800, case no. 8'608'828, circa 1974 and 1984
Cal. 1520 and 3135 automatic movements, 26 and 27 jewels, black dials, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type cases, revolving black bezels calibrated for 60 units, screw backs, the first engraved Dr Monir Amin Gad, England to France, 14 August 1975, 9HRS 40MINS,screw down crowns, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelets, cases, dials and movements signed
39 mm. & 40 mm. diams. (2)

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Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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Regarding ref. 5513, Dr Monir Amin Gad was granted with the CSA gold medal in August 1975. The CSA Gold Medal is an annual award, sponsored by Rolex Watches for 35 years (1970-2005), for the "Fastest Solo Swimmer of the Year" across the English Channel, awarded by the Channel Swimming Association. The Channel Swimming Association, CSA, was created in 1927 with the aim of observing and authenticating all Cross-Channel Swims in the Strait of Dover. In 1975, Dr Monir Amin Gad, from Egypt, won by crossing over the Channel in 9 hours and 40 minutes.

For The second, ref. 16800, with Rolex Garantie and Attestation de Chronomètre officiel dated 13 March 1985 and Rolex fitted green presentation box.
Reference 16800 was launched in 1982 and introduced the quick-set date. The depth rating was increased to 1000ft (300 m). The present watch is from the early series, still fitted with the black matte dial and without the white gold frames around the luminous numerals.