Geneva, Nov 04, 2023

LOT 226

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 5512, SUBMARINER, FOUR LINES, GILT CHAPTER RING, EXCLAMATION MARK, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 30,000 - 50,000

EUR 31,600 - 53,000 / USD 33,300 - 56,000 / HKD 260,000 - 434,000

Sold: CHF 37,500

A very fine and rare, well preserved, stainless steel, self winding diver's wristwatch with four-lines gilt tropical chapter ring dial


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3 *
Dial: 2-6-8-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model Submariner

Reference 5512

Year 1962

Case No. 870007

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex riveted bracelet (7206/80), approx. overall length 185 mm.

Diameter 39

Caliber 1560, 26 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Notes

Known as the "Certified Chronometer" version of the 5513, the 5512 was produced from around 1959 to 1979. Earlier versions such as this example made in 1962, features all the desirable characteristics sought after. Firstly a four line dial with the 2 lower lines in a contrasting silver color, a chapter ring as well as the exclamation point luminous marker at 6 o clock. Secondly a check with the Geiger counter confirms the originality of the lume on the indexes, finally as an amusing fact the three last digits are "007". Preserved in excellent original condition and never offered at auction before, a true collector's piece.

Provenance

Property of an Italian Gentleman