Rolex

• cal. 1530 nickel lever movement, 25 jewels, Butterfly rotor • black dial with gilt printing, luminous triangular, dot and baton indexes, luminous Mercedes hands, outer minute and seconds track • stainless steel Oyster brushed and polished case, bi-directional rotating bezel calibrated to 60 units, screw-down crown with square protective crown guards, screw-down back • case, dial and movement signed

Movement is in working order while cataloguing, but it has not been tested for the accuracy of time keeping and a service might be required at the buyer's expense. Dial in good condition according to its age. Indexes and hands are no longer glowing. Case with signs of wear, small dents and scratches to the band and lugs. Bezel in good condition.
"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. The early models, such as the present one, are very rare to find because of the few examples made at that time with square crown guards. The production started in 1959 with serial number 478000 and the inside case back was engraved with III.59. Therefore we can assume that the present watch bearing serial number 478007 is the 7^th produced by Rolex. In 1960, after tests, Rolex replaced the square crown guards with pointed crown guards which were more suited to adjusting the time while wearing diving gloves.