Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Feb 22, 2014

LOT 19

ROLEX REF. 5512 POINTED CROWN GUARD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, 200 m = 660 ft, Submariner, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 677832, Ref. 5512. Made circa 1960. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster Fliplock bracelet.

HKD 35,000 - 45,000

USD 4,500 - 5,800 / CHF 4,100 - 5,200

Sold: HKD 45,000

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 minute track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-54-02

Good

Service dial

HANDS Service hands

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 40 mm. THICKNESS 15 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm. Later bezel and case back