Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 10, 2010

LOT 271

Rolex Ref. 5512 Steel 4 Lines Submariner Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Submariner, 200 m = 660 ft, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. 1248891, Ref. 5512. Made in 1965. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet.

USD 7,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,100 - 7,500 / CHF 7,500 - 11,000

Sold: USD 9,600

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown guard. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute division. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-05

Good

HANDS Luminous material reapplied