Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 15, 2015
LOT 251
ROLEX REF. 5512 POINTED CROWN GUARD GILT DIAL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, 200 m = 660 ft, Submariner, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 818601, Ref. 5512. Made circa 1962. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel diver's Chronometer wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 39,000 - 54,000 / CHF 5,000 - 7,000
Sold: USD 8,125
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 yellow skeleton hands. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |