ROLEX REF. 5512, SUBMARINER, GUARD CROWN, MK 1 TROPICAL DIAL, STEEL
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Stainless steel, self-winding diver’s wristwatch with crown guards and tropical dial. Brand
Rolex
Model
Submariner, guard crown
Reference N. 5512 Year
Circa 1959 quarter III
Caliber
1530
Case
0478018
Bracelet
Stainless steel Rolex 7206 rivet bracelet and 58 endlink with Rolex deployant clasp, total 11 links, approx. length 170 mm
Dimensions
Ø 38 mm
Signature
Case, Dial and Movement
Accessories Fitted box, certificate, instruction booklet, service invoice dated Mar 2017 C 2-08 D 2-10-01 M 2* AAA
HKD 650,000 – 1,000,000 • CHF 78,000 – 120,000 • USD 83,000 – 128,000 勞力士於1959年推出第一隻有護肩的潛水錶Ref. 5512 （俗稱方型護肩Square Guard），護肩是用以防止因深海潛行期間不小心碰撞錶冠而導致腕錶進 水。對於在深海工作的潛水員來說，一只性能可靠的潛水錶十分重要。此護肩設計只投產不足一年，相信產量只有約100 枚，便已被後續版本取代（ 第二代5512俗稱鷹嘴Eagle Beak），因此十分罕有，而能保持如此優秀狀況的，更是鳳毛麟角，為世界各地資深勞力士收藏家熱烈追逐項目之一。 此枚拍品錶殼狀態非常良好，配上同期之第一代錶面，錶面在歷史洗禮下變成收藏家喜愛的朱古力色（Tropical Dial）。 The first Rolex Ref. 5512 Submariner with square type crown guards debuted in 1959. These protective shoulders placed around the crown, or so-called ‘square guard’ was originally invented for deep sea diving, as to shield the crown from water and damage, which was then an important invention for dive watches. This design only lasted for one year, believed only around 100 examples were produced and was soon replaced by its successor, the second generation of Ref. 5512, so-called ‘Eagle Beak’, which make ‘Square Guard’ a very much sought-after piece for collection. The current lot comes in a case in mint condition, and a matching tropical dial from the same period which shows alluring chocolate colour.
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