Uber rare Military Submariner model 5517 W10 (milsub)

General

any milsub is rare...but an actual 5517 is a whole different ball game, assigned it's unique model number in the records at Geneva and engraved between the lugs as such... produced specifically for the British MOD .......W10 army supply, 5517, perfect dial, original matching sword hands, unmarked 60 bezel...super fat acse...superdome...papers ...what are you waiting for...NOT to be confused with a 5513 milsub ... one of a batch of 50 originally supplied and with only a very small number surviving in some of the most notable collections around the world

The W10 issued watches ( Army) were only sent out in small numbers and it is felt by many that these watches were supplied through the Army depot at Castle Donington with many believed to have gone to the SAS forces, and other going to the Army Air Corp (AAC)



Throughout the 1970's the Rolex Watch Company supplied the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) with a unique divers watch, the specifically designed Military submariner. The watch was designed with certain unique features to meet the MOD purchasing specification and to supersede and improve on the Omega 300 as the MOD's divers watch of choice. These features include ;

Over sized gladiator sword hands for increased luminous visibility
Full 60 minute marked bezel for addition countdown time
Fixed case bars for extra durability
Dial marked with a 'circle T' to denote the tritium used in the dial construction
Engravings to denote the piece as property of the Crown
Engravings to denote the unique stores numbers of the piece

Due to a high rate of attrition, disposal by the MOD and a decade of dealers 'restoring' these watches to civilian standards there is only a fraction of the original 1000 or so supplied left in existence, of this there is an even smaller number that retain the full original specification and have not lost their original features to servicing needs.

Case

super fat case in unpolished condition.all engravings are super sharp and clear, of course no bracelet marks as this watch ahs been on a nato style canvas strap from birth, in fact the little detail of nylon wear OVER the issue numbers is clear to see...one of the nice things specialist look for.

Dial

Correct 5517 style dial..the sudge crown logo dial is the correct style for this range of 5517.The dial is in excellent condition with no marks or stains and lovely deep patina to the markers and matching hands

Bracelet

no bracelet ..original Rolex new canvas strap

Accessories

The watch will come with Rolex international warranty following movement only service and Rolex confirmation of the original supply to the MOD in 1977 and correct issue numbers.