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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 503

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Ref. 5512. Production of this reference started in 1959.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 200m./660ft., stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, Arabic numerals, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.