Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 518

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, 200 m=660 ft, "Submariner", Ref. 5512. Production of this reference started in 1959.Fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant to 200m/660ft, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet and black bezel.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,700 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 3,680

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard". D. black with radium-coated round, triangular, bâton indexes and Arabic numerals. "Skeleton" radium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.


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Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

The reference 5512 is different from the other "Submariner" watches for it does not bear any date indication.A similar watch are published in " Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, p. 296.