Rolex Submariner ‘Bart Simpson’
| Brand | Rolex |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | 5513 |
| Age | 1966 |
| Availability | Exeter - Sidwell St |
| Case Material | Steel |
| Case Size (mm) | 40 |
| Movement | Automatic |
Additional information:
In 1966 a very rare and short run of 5513’s were made and today these are considered by many as the Submariner to own. At a first glance, this piece immediately displays the oddly shaped Rolex Coronet under the 12 marker which has been nicknamed after the famous TV Character, Bart Simpson and the shape of his head. This reference was one of the last to use these lovely gilt dials which were also coated in a laquer on top of the printing, which is why these pieces, and particularly ours, is prone to crazing.
Untouched aesthetically, displaying metres first (depth capacity), and running like a dream, our example is also complete with the original expanding and riveted bracelet, reference. 7206, with 58 & 80 endlinks. The clasp is stamped with a 2/67 date code and the serial number for the piece is 141xxxx, all of which are correct and true for a Bart Simpson 5513.
The bracelet is in excellent condition and features very little permanent stretch. The expanding links function flawlessly and the whole bracelet will comfortably fit wrists at 8 inches.