Rolex Important Ref. 5513 Submariner Presentation Watch, Inscribed "Corrie Ebbelaar To Commemorate The Fastest Cross Channel Swim In 1971, Rolex London, England - France 10 Hours 43 Minutes, 5-9-71" Case: 40 mm, stainless steel, three body, screw down case back with inscription, IV.68 date code inside back, bidirectional time elapsed bezel, No. 2196653 Dial: matte black, luminous indexes, marked Swiss-T 25, white minute lines, luminous skeleton hands Movement: Rolex caliber 1520, automatic, 26 fine rubies Band: stainless steel 9315, 12 fold over Oyster links plus diver's extension, deployant clasp, 280 end links Lot is accompanied by an achievement certificate from the Channel Swimming Association, a print out of a1973 interview, in Dutch, with Corrie Dixon-Ebbelaar, the book "Captain Webb and 100 years of Channel Swimming by Margaret A. Jarvis, and a signed Letter of Authenticity dated 17/12/2025 from Mevr. Corry Ebbelaar: HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Type: Rolex Important Ref. 5513 Submariner Presentation Watch, Inscribed "Corrie Ebbelaar To Commemorate The Fastest Cross Channel Swim In 1971, Rolex London, England - France 10 Hours 43 Minutes, 5-9-71"
Dial: matte black, luminous indexes, marked Swiss-T< 25, white minute lines
Hands: luminous skeleton hands
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #No. 2196653
Case Info: three body, screw down case back with inscription, IV.68 date code inside back, bidirectional time elapsed bezel
Case Width: 40 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: Rolex caliber 1520, automatic, 26 fine rubies
Band: stainless steel 9315, 12 fold over Oyster links plus diver's extension, deployant clasp, 280 end links
Condition: Condition is very fine. The dial is superb, The case is excellent with very fine detail to the important engraving on the case back. The bezel with attractive toning and tiny galvanic pitting consistent with exposure to salt water. The movement is very clean and beautifully preserved. The bracelet is good. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"