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拍品专文
The present ref. 5513 is a very well-preserved example of a 1970 Submariner model with a matte “meters first” dial, the appeal further enhanced by the presence of the period accessories, all rarities by themselves.
In 1966 Rolex replaced the glossy dials against the matte version, with depth in meters preceding the depth in feet, named by collectors “Meters First”. The earliest versions of this dial were fitted in watches bearing serial numbers ranging from 1.4m until 2.5m.
The signature comprises a very small serif on top of the “L” of Rolex and is centered below the coronet symbol. The upper part of the "S" in Submariner is straight and the middle horizontal part is closer to the upper part than the lower part of the "S". The “SWISS T<25” printing is across a total of five minute marking to the bottom of the dial. The “6” in the depth rating to the left is slightly open and the second “6” is closed.
Although the present dial shows the typical features of an early matte dial, it is however a special print. It can be assumed that the printing was carried out at least twice and hence the paint was applied slightly thicker, easily recognized by the somewhat fatter coronet symbol. Furthermore it is also double stamped by Singer to its back.
A closer look at the movement shows the unusual stamping of the number of jewels: 17 instead of the usual 26 for its caliber 1520. The pivots of the wheels on the automatic part turning inside of simple small cylinders, probably of brass, with a centric hole instead of jewels. It is a very early version of this calibre, used prior to the improvement with an increased amount of jewels.
In 1966 Rolex replaced the glossy dials against the matte version, with depth in meters preceding the depth in feet, named by collectors “Meters First”. The earliest versions of this dial were fitted in watches bearing serial numbers ranging from 1.4m until 2.5m.
The signature comprises a very small serif on top of the “L” of Rolex and is centered below the coronet symbol. The upper part of the "S" in Submariner is straight and the middle horizontal part is closer to the upper part than the lower part of the "S". The “SWISS T<25” printing is across a total of five minute marking to the bottom of the dial. The “6” in the depth rating to the left is slightly open and the second “6” is closed.
Although the present dial shows the typical features of an early matte dial, it is however a special print. It can be assumed that the printing was carried out at least twice and hence the paint was applied slightly thicker, easily recognized by the somewhat fatter coronet symbol. Furthermore it is also double stamped by Singer to its back.
A closer look at the movement shows the unusual stamping of the number of jewels: 17 instead of the usual 26 for its caliber 1520. The pivots of the wheels on the automatic part turning inside of simple small cylinders, probably of brass, with a centric hole instead of jewels. It is a very early version of this calibre, used prior to the improvement with an increased amount of jewels.