ROLEX

• cal. 1570 nickel lever movement, mono-metallic compensation balance, 26 jewels, adjusted to five positions and temperature, hack feature • black matte dial, luminescent triangular, dot and baton indexes, luminescent Mercedes-style hands, rotating black bezel calibrated for 60 units • tonneau water-resistant-type case, screw-down crown and screw back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster rivetted bracelet

The movement is running, however we recommend service soon. The movement is numbered 113437 and cal 1570. The dial is in nice conditio with only light marks and the luminescent paint to the numerals has aged nicely. The hour and seconds hand might have been changed at some point and might not be original. The case shows general wear and mild surface scuffs. Between the lugs there are some deep scratches that obscure the numbers partially. They appear to read 5512 and 2433355; the number inside the bace reads 5513. The bracelet shows light wear but is in nice condition. It is numbered 80 and 7206 and 1 69.
"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."

This model, Ref. 5512, was launched in 1959 as the first Submariner model to feature protective crown guards. By the mid-1960s, the dial would also feature the phrase 'Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified'. Ultimately this model with such a dial would become more collectible when compared to its cousin, Ref. 5513, which had a simple dial.

Considering the case designs of Refs. 5512 and 5513 are identical and the difference lies in the dial design, it is common to see examples like the present lot where the case back is stamped 5513, even though the watch is considered a 5512.