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ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND BRACELET
Lot 17 Rolex
Submariner Ref. 5512

ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND BRACELET

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 200M=600FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 5512, CASE NO. 1’887’202, CIRCA 1967

Closed22 March 2019

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ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 200M=600FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 5512, CASE NO. 1’887’202, CIRCA 1967
Movement: Automatic, Cal. 1570, 26 jewels, signed
Dial: Black, luminous dot, dagger and baton numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, signed
Case: Stainless steel, revolving bezel calibrated to 60 units, screw-down crown, screw back, inside case back stamped 5513, 39 mm diam., signed
With: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped 7205, end links stamped 80, overall length approximately 160mm, extra links, sale tag and presentation box

Specialist note

The Rolex Submariner reference 5512 is considered an icon due to its clean and legible look. It, along with the reference 5513, also were a design improvement from their predecessors by adding “crown guards” to help prevent the stem and crown from being damaged by being hit directly against a hard object. The reference 5512 featured a chronometer-rated movement and text on the dial noting that designation whereas the reference 5513 was not rated as a chronometer.

The present Submariner reference 5512 is the watch many collectors dream about finding. It retains its 1967 charm through its well-preserved case, original bezel insert, original dial and hands.