Rolex Submariner 5513 Maxi MK3 Swimmer B&P 1981

Rolex Submariner 5513, Maxi MK3 Dial, Channel Swimmer Cynthia Nicholas, Box & Papers and Hangtag
Serial: 7580358
Circa: 1983
Reference: 5513

DIAL: Black matte Maxi Mark 4 Dial with trititum hour markers

CASE: 40mm, stainless steel with black rotating bezel

MOVEMENT: Caliber 1520, Self-winding mechanical movement with 17 jewels

BRACELET: Rolex stainless steel Oyster Fliplock bracelet 93150/580 date code H

CONDITION REPORT: Mint overall condition and all original. The dial and hands are flawless and lume has aged with a nice pumpkin patina. The case is thick with original bevels and pinholes intact, the left side of the case is unpolished while the right side may have been lightly polished. The watch is in overall great and stunning condition. The bezel insert is original and is in stunning condition.


NOTES: This watch comes with box, blank papers, anchor and serial hangtag. The caseback is engraved:
CYNTHIA NICHOLAS
CANADA
ENGLAND TO FRANCE
9.8.81
8 hrs. 29 mins

Cynthia Nicholas (1957–2016) was a Canadian marathon swimmer and politician. Known as the "Queen of the English Channel," she completed 19 crossings, setting records. Inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1978, she later became a lawyer and Ontario legislator.
In 1981, Cindy Nicholas received this Rolex Submariner 5513 for completing the fastest English Channel crossing in 8 hours and 29 minutes (the first leg of a two-way swim).
In total, she completed 19 crossings, including 9 solo swims and a record 5 two-way swims—the only swimmer to achieve this feat. She held the title "Queen of the Channel" from 1978 to 1992.

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