Rolex Submariner, Ref. 5512 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1965
Rolex
Submariner, Ref. 5512
A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1965
Dial: black dial, gilt gloss
Calibre : cal. 1560 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D62’870
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 1’269’354
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Dimensions: 39.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approx. 170mm
Signed: dial, case and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: noneRolex Rolex Submariner, Ref. 5512 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1965
Submariner, Ref. 5512 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1965
Estimate:
10,000 - 15,000 GBP Lot sold:
15,120
GBP Rolex
Submariner, Ref. 5512
A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet
Circa 1965
Dial: black dial, gilt gloss
Calibre : cal. 1560 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: D62’870
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 1’269’354
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Dimensions: 39.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approx. 170mm
Signed: dial, case and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none Condition report
MVT: running at the time of cataloguing
CASE: in fair condition with surface scratching throughout. Scratches to crystal. Hands likely serviced. Some oxidation to bezel at 10 o’clock.
DIAL: in fair condition. Matte stain in the centre of the dial and paint degradation above the Submariner signature. Nice pumpkin like patina to lume plots. Service hands.
Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The online condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the online condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Any reference to condition in the online condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The online condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the online condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot (for example, the online condition report may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome). Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. The online condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation but rather the online condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion (for example, information regarding colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact). Please also note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (for example, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades). For these reasons, the online condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Buying at Auction guide which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species. Please be advised that wristbands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE. First introduced in 1959, the Submariner reference 5512 was produced for 20 years. This new reference launched several notable changes to the Submariner. Firstly, the case size increased to 40 mm and for the very first time, Rolex introduced crown guards. The current watch made in 1961 is fitted with a glossy gilt dial featuring “swiss” at six o’clock, designating Radium as the luminous material.
