Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, May 08, 2010

LOT 395

Rolex Ref. 5512 4 Lines Esclamation Pointed Crown Guard Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 200 m = 660 ft, Submariner, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, case No. 870648, Ref. 5512. Made in 1962. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex riveted Oyster bracelet.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

USD 19,000 - 28,000 / EUR 14,000 - 21,000

Sold: CHF 21,600

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. Gloss black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute track. 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 15 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The ?exclamation? dial is so called because beneath the luminous baton index at 6 o?clock there is an additional luminous dot, reminiscent of an exclamation mark,allowing the wearer to tell the exact time in the dark. This type of dial is extremely rare.