Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 372
ROLEX REF 5512 4 LINES SUBMARINER Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Submariner, 200m=660ft, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified", case No. 2509558, Ref. 5512. Made in 1970. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by a sales and service receipt, a spare used crystal and a nato strap.
CHF 4,500 - 6,500
HKD 37,000 - 54,000 / USD 4,800 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 6,250
Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock 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. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |