Rolex 'America's Cup' Submariner ref 5513 A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with bracelet, circa 1967

Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 1520 automatic, 26 jewels
Case: stainless steel, solid screw down
Case number: 1399843
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Dimensions:40mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: Rolex service report dated 21 September 2009 and pouch

The case back is engraved America's Cup 1967, J.T., engraved for the recipient.

Founded in 1851, the prestigious America's Cup race is the world's oldest international sporting trophy, a former skipper declaring the event as 'the closest thing to a Holy Grail in sport.' Each reigning champion holds the Cup until challenged by teams from around the world. In 1967, the Australian 12-metre class racing yacht Dame Pattie, named after Dame Pattie Menzies, the wife of the former Australian Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, unsuccessfully challenged against the revolutionary American defender Intrepid which won the series 4-0. It would not be until 1983 when the Australia II skippered by John Bertrand successfully challenged, that the 132-year tenure (with 26 successful defences) by the New York Yacht Club, would come to a spectacular end.

The present and only owner was a forward hand on the Dame Pattie and was presented with this Submariner by Rolex during the event and he has worn and cherished it for more than 50 years.

Within the Submariner family, the Reference 5513 holds its ground as a pivotal model and remains one of the longest Rolex references in production, close to 30 years.

• Lot Sold $20,000 (Hammer Price)
• $24,400 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

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