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    11 May 2009

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    Lot 121

    Rolex. A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, bracelet and original guarantee

    SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL, 660FT=200M, SUBMARINER, REF. 5513, CASE NO. 5'679'536, MANUFACTURED IN 1980

    Price realised

    CHF 6,875

    Estimate

    CHF 4,000 - CHF 6,000

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    Rolex. A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, bracelet and original guarantee
    Signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual, 660ft=200m, Submariner, ref. 5513, case no. 5'679'536, manufactured in 1980
    Cal. 1520 nickel-finished lever movement, 26 jewels, black matte dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
    40 mm. diam.

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    With Rolex Guarantee dated 14 February 1981 and green presentation box.

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    Special Notice

    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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