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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 106

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200 m=660 ft, "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 with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet and black bezel.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,300 - 3,000 / USD 2,700 - 3,500

Sold: CHF 3,680

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, triangular, bâton indexes and Arabic numerals. "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.Approx. overall length 200 mm.


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Grade: A

Good
Case: 4

Fair
Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-23-01

Good

Later

HANDS Original

Notes

The reference 5512 differs from the other "Submariner" watches in that it does not bear any date indication. A similar watch is published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, p. 296.