Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
Grand Havana Room, May 26, 2004
LOT 274
Pointed Crown Guard Rolex, Oyster Perpetual,"Submariner", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 5512, first gene- ration. Produced in the 1960s. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft = 200m, stainless steel gentlemans wristwatch.
USD 4,500 - 6,500
EUR 3,800 - 5,500
Sold: USD 8,280
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, bi-directional elapsed time rotating black bezel for the decompression times,"Twinlock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard".D. Black with tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. Tritium-coated "skeleton? hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated,"oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 8 |
|
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |