Rolex Submariner Reference 5513 "Meter first Steel... Lot 38

Rolex Submariner Reference 5513 "Meter first Steel diving watch with mechanical movement that belonged to a world champion and Olympic medalist in canoeing. - Round steel case, bidirectional graduated rotating bezel painted in black, fluted crown and screwed case back. - Matte black "meter first" dial, painted round, triangular and rectangular hour markers, Mercedes hands, straight center second hand. - Solid steel Oyster bracelet, steel folding clasp. Case, dial, movement, bracelet and buckle signed. Case numbered 4701528 Strap numbered 78360 - End link 580 - Buckle 93150 G Diameter: 40 mm - Length of the bracelet (10 links): 18 cm History: This watch was offered by Rolex to the sole owner at the time of his victory in the world championship of Canoe Kayak of August 1969, which took place in Bourg Saint Maurice. He was later bronze medalist at the 1971 Olympic Games and then began a career in the federation of his sport for many years. (Good general condition, scratches from use, Rolex crown erased at the level of the buckle, case from SAV around 1977)