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27 . Rolex
A fine and very rare stainless steel wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , black lacquer dial and bracelet , retailed by Tiffany & Co .
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1967
Reference No . 5512 Movement No . 89 โ 413 Case No . 1 โ 631 โ 471 Model Name Submariner Material Stainless steel Calibre Automatic , 1570 ,
26 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet , 185 mm . maximum length
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel Rolex folding deployant clasp stamped Rolex USA 1.70 Dimensions 39.5 mm . diameter
Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
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Literature For another example of a reference 5512 however without a Tiffany & Co . signature , please see 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger , page 186 .
Launched around 1959 , reference 5512 was the first Rolex Submariner to be fitted with crown guards . As opposed to reference 5513 , reference 5512 used a chronometer rated movement , which at the time was considered more valuable and attractive .
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This watch is fitted with a black lacquer dial with gilt graphics , and is signed by the prestigious retailer , Tiffany & Co . Our research suggests that this example was among the later examples to be fitted with a black lacquer dial , due to the โ Bart Simpson โ coronet , rounded crown guards , chronometer movement , and Swiss-T < 25 dial .
While it is more common to find later Submariners with the Tiffany & Co . signature , it is incredibly rare to find examples of reference 5512 that are signed and correct . To date , only a handful
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Estimate HKD 120,000-180,000 USD 15,000-22,000 |
of such examples have appeared at auction , highlighting the collectability of this watch . |