Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 01, 2004
LOT 268
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 5512. Produced in 1970. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 660ft / 200m, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
EUR 2,000 - 2,700
Sold: USD 4,600
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. Black with tritium coated round, triangular and bâton indexes. Tritium coated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium plated, 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: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 5 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |