• cal. 1560 automatic nickel lever movement, 25 jewels, mono-metallic compensation balance, adjusted to five positions and temperature • black matte dial, luminescent triangular, dot and baton indexes, luminescent Mercedes-style hands, sweep center seconds • tonneau water-resistant-type case, rotating black-faded-to-gray bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw-down crown, pointy crown guard, screw-down back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant buckle

The movement is running, however it may require service soon. The imperfections to the dial in the catalogue photograph are in fact scratches to the crystal. The bezel has faded from black to a bluish-gray and is quite loose and will require securing. The case shows scuffs and some scratches from wear throughout. The numbers between the lugs are 5512 and 764697. The inside of the case back is numbered 5512.
"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, debuted in 1959 as the first Submariner model to feature the now-icon🔯ic protective crown guard case. By the second generation, such as the present lot, the watch featured a cal. 1560 movement, rated as chronomete♔r grade. For this reason, Rolex would print 'Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified' on the dial of these models.

Rolex would release a cousin to this model, the Ref. 5513, in 1962 that would be almost entirely identical except for the movement, a cal. ღ1530, which was not chronometer grade. 

This second generation of this model also featured a crown guard with pointed ends. By the end of the decade, however, Rolex changed the design of the model so the crown guard had more rounded ends (see the following lܫot). Today, these earlier 'pointy' models are seen as more collectible in the market.