• 擒縱機芯1520，26顆寶石，單一金屬擺輪 • 黑色錶盤，夜光鍍金三角形、圓點及條狀時標，外環分鐘及秒鐘刻度，夜光Mercedes 指針 • 精鋼亮面及霧面蠔式錶殼，雙向旋轉黑色錶圈設60個刻度，螺絲固定錶背蓋雕刻0552/923-7697 823/78，旋入式錶冠 • 錶殼、錶盤及機芯印有品牌標誌

* 拍品資料以英文圖錄為準。

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be require. Movement is in working order while cataloguing. Dial is very well preserved, hands and indexes no longer glowing. Case well preserved. With a Rolex revision quote dated 2012.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

This watch is a representative example of a Military issue Rolex Submariner reference 5513/ 5517 ordered in the early 70’s by the British Royal Navy. It is furthermore preserved in outstanding, original condition, with beautifully unspoiled dial and original fully calibrated bezel, exclusively reserved for this special edition.

Theses Military issue models are distinguished by the unique bezel with sixty minute marks rather than only the first fifteen minutes. The outside of the case backs were marked with the military broad arrow sign, Ministry of Defence iss𓃲ue numbers and unit number. Furthermore the inside of the case backs repeated the serial number which is commonly only found between the lugs. The present example also features the reference number "5517" underneath the lower left lug.

The outside of the case back is engraved with the following markings:
0552: British Ministry of Defence
923-7697: NATO code
The Broad Arrow: characterising all watches owned by the British Army
823: assignment number
78: year of assignment