Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 22, 2014
ROLEX REF. 5512 POINTED CROWN GUARD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, 660 ft = 200 m, Submariner, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 66*992, 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.
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.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-54-02 |
As new Service dial HANDS Service hands |