RARE JAMES BOND ROLEX EXCEEDS ESTIMATE AT FELLOWS AUCTION

Published January 24th, 2009

A rare Rolex watch has become one of the most valuable items sold in a Wrist & Pocket Watch auction at Birmingham auctioneers, Fellows & Sons. The auction which took place on Monday 19 January featured a vintage Rolex Submariner – model number 5513 with movement calibre 1530. It was estimated at £900 – £1,400 but surpassed this and was snapped up for a staggering £35,000 by a bidder in the room.

This particular model created quite a stir, attracting bidders from around the world from as far afield as New York, Japan, Australia, Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates.

Launched in 1962 and produced through to June 1990 the Rolex Submariner 5513 model is one of the longest continually produced references in Rolex history. The 1500 series of movements are thought to be one of the best ever created by the luxury brand.

Stephen Whittaker, Managing Partner at Fellows & Sons, said: “Not to mention saving 007 and Solitaire from certain death in the Bond film ‘Live and Let Die’, it is no wonder that the 5513 model is considered one of the most collectable Submariners.
Our telephone lines were fully booked and we had several internet bidders who were very keen to get their hands on this watch – creating a really exciting atmosphere in the auction room.”

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For more information please contact Mary Long on 0121 212 5500 or email: mary@fellows.co.uk