Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Mar 10, 2011
LOT 48
Rolex - Ref. 5512 - Pointed Crown Guard Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, 660 ft = 200 m, Submariner, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. 891904, Ref. 5512. Made in 1963. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel diver?s wristwatch with a stainless steel riveted Oyster bracelet.
USD 7,000 - 9,000
CHF 7,000 - 9,000 / EUR 5,000 - 6,500
C. 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. D. Matte black with painted luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-54-02 |
Good Service dial HANDS Service hands |