Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 18, 2022
LOT 157
Rolex.
Ref. 5512, Oyster-Perpetual, Submariner, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Stainless-steel, 4 Lines
EUR 20,000 - 40,000
USD 22,600 - 45,200 / HKD 178,000 - 354,000 / CHF 20,800 - 41,600
Sold: EUR 24,700
Fine and rare diver’s wristwatch, water resistant to 200 m, self-winding, stainless-steel screw down case back and winding crown protected by crown guards.
Bi-directional bezel with black aluminum insert, 60-minute graduated scale. Oyster case with acrylic crystal. Matte black dial with white printing.
4 lines with "660 ft 200m" placed above "Submariner". Line "swiss T<25" at 6 o'clock.
Bi-directional bezel with black aluminum insert, 60-minute graduated scale. Oyster case with acrylic crystal. Matte black dial with white printing.
4 lines with "660 ft 200m" placed above "Submariner". Line "swiss T<25" at 6 o'clock.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model Submariner
Reference 5512/5513
Year circa 1967
Movement No. 024066
Case No. 1624189
Bracelet Steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp 190 mm. Max length
Diameter 41 mm.
Caliber Rolex 1570
Weight 98 gr. (approx.)
Signature Case, dial and movement
Accessories Guarantee and Attestation de contrôle officiel Suisse de chronomètre (COSC).
Notes
The first Rolex Submariners were launched by the manufacturer in 1953, but were not presented in shops until 1954 after being displayed at the Basel Fair. The first three references are 6200, 6204 and 6205. The 5512, produced from 1959 to 1978, precede the 5513, produced from 1962 to 1989. In contrast to the 5513, the 5512 has a "COSQ" certified chronometer movement. The first 5512 models have 2 lines, then 4 with the addition of the words "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified", like the one we are presenting. Reference 5512, was the first Submariner to feature the iconic guards protecting the crown. This configuration makes the watch much more resistant, establishing the Rolex Submariner as a true diver's wristwatch.