Rolex

• cal. 1520 nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels • black dial with gilt printing, luminous triangular, dot and baton indexes, luminous Mercedes hands, outer minute and 1/5 seconds track • stainless steel brushed and polished Oyster case, bi-directional revolving bezel calibrated to 60 units, screw-down crown with protective guards, and back • case, dial and movement signed • with a Rolex Oyster bracelet

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be required. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing. Dial and hands with a very attractive matching patina. The patina of the minute track spread to the black part of the dial on the its left edge. Case with usual scuffs due to use and age. The bracelet numbered: 6636 80 Very attractive watch with a very nice patina.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports 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. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. 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.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands 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.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

Reference 5512 was the first Submariner produced by Rolex with protective crown guards and was regarded as the top end line of diver's watches.

The present watch combines several elements that make it extremely desirable for any watch collector:
- the pointed crown guards which were more suitable to adjusting the time while wearing diving gloves.
- the gilt dial
- the exclamation point dial, which is the combination of a baton index above a dot index at 6 
- a beautiful patina of the hands and the indexes which perfectly match with the gilt literature of the dial.

This lot is further distinguished by the case which has not suffered from intensive polishing and thus remains in very good condition, preserving its masculine and sporty presence.