Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
LOT 115
ROLEX REF 5512, METER FIRST GILT DIAL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, 200 m = 660 ft, Submariner", case No. 1XX1XXX (partially erased by bracelet), Ref. 5512/5513. Made in 1965. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a later Rolex oyster bracelet Ref. 93150.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
HKD 65,000 - 97,000 / USD 8,300 - 12,500
Sold: CHF 10,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, winding-crown protected by the pointed crown guard. Matte black with painted luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minutes/seconds track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-8-01-05 |
Very good Slightly scratched HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied |