Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 30, 2014
LOT 195
ROLEX REF 5512 4 LINES SUBMARINER STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Submariner, 660 ft = 200 m. Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified," case No. 1702824, Ref. 5512 / 5513. Made in 1967. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by service papers dated April 15th 1992 and one extra link.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 39,000 - 54,000 / CHF 4,500 - 6,200
Sold: USD 8,750
Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Twinlock winding-crown protected by the crown guard, screw down case back. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minutes/ seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1570, 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |