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Rolex. A fine and very rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and red Submariner designation, made for the Peruvian Air Force

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SUBMARINER, REF. 1680, CASE NO. 3'728'904, MILITARY ISSUE NO. 52, CIRCA 1974

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Rolex. A fine and very rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and red Submariner designation, made for the Peruvian Air Force
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, ref. 1680, case no. 3'728'904, military issue no. 52, circa 1974
Cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black matte dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back engraved "Fuerza Aerea del Perú" and "52", screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed
39.5 mm. diam.

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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. On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

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Lot Essay

One of the very rare and highly collectible "FAP" (Fuerza Aerea del Perú) Rolexes, this example of single red Submariner made for the Peruvian Air Force is distinguished by the progressive military issue number lightly engraved to the outside of the case back, opposite of the FAP engraving. A peculiarity of the case back of FAP Rolexes together with the case number stamped to the inside of the case back, such numbers were engraved extremely lightly, and consequently most of them have faded because of polishing or even simple wearing of the timepiece. The present watch is an exception to the rule as rare as it is welcome. The feet first Mark III dial is in outstanding condition as well, the black background unspoiled and the red submariner indication vibrant. Such an appealing piece which will not fail to enthrall the collector of rare military watches as well as the connoisseur of exotic Rolex timepieces.

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