The Art of American Horology Part ll,...
Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002
LOT 220
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", "COMEX", Ref. 5512/5514. Produced in the 1970's.Fine and rare, early, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft/200m, stainless steel gentleman's wrist-watch with helium escape valve and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
USD 7,000 - 9,000
C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, helium escape valve, black graduated revolving bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1520, 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 02 |