1962 Rolex Submariner Gilt Gloss Meters First Dial Pointed Crown Guards

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1962 Rolex Submariner Gilt Gloss Meters First Dial Pointed Crown Guards

About the Item

Vintage * *Complete with: Xupes Presentation Pouch dated 1962 *Case Size: 40mm *Strap: Black Leather *Age: 1962 *Strap length: Adjustable up to 20cm. Please note we can order spare links and alternate length/colour straps if required. For a quote please contact us. ** Condition: The item is in good pre-owned condition and shows some general signs of wear or patina relative to its age. “The Rolex 5512 has to be one of the best vintage Submariners one can buy. Starting production a few years before the 5513 and produced in fewer numbers, the 5512 makes a rarer piece by a ratio rumoured at 1:5 to that of the more available 5513. The 5512 was produced from 1958 until the late 1970s and was increased in size from previous submariner references like the 5508 from 38mm to 40mm case diameter. The crown was also given a guard, which at first was a square crown guard that proved awkward for practical use. This was changed to the pointy crown guard relatively quickly, and then again to the rounded crown guard later in the 1960s until the end of the run of 5512, making the pointy crown guard rare and the square crown guards (SCG) almost unattainable. The reference 5512 houses the 1530 non-chronometer movement, with a movement signature and two lines of writing on the dial. This calibre is found in some 5512 models but not all, they will usually have the chronometer certified 1570, and is most commonly found in 5513s. The Mercedes hands sit nicely on the aged gilt gloss dial on this model. There are some signs of natural degradation to the dial and lume, with some faint witness marks from previous watchmakers. This model has the super sought after pointy crown guard and gilt, gloss, meters first dial, with two lines of text below the hands, again confirming the association with the 1530 calibre, with caseback signed 5512. This watch comes on a black leather strap and pin buckle.” Jacob Tomkins is founder and publisher of Twelve: Watch Buyer’s Journal. He is dedicated to horological content and collectors knowledge with a particular interest in rare and unusual timepieces. He has gathered valuable and substantial collecting knowledge over a career-long passion and fascination with the mechanics and variations in watchmaking. ** Gender: Men's *Dial: Black *Glass: Plexiglass *Movement: Automatic *Water Resistance: Not Recommended for Use in Water *Case: Stainless Steel *Buckle Material: Stainless Steel Tang Buckle *Strap Width: At Case - 20mm/At Buckle - 16mm ** PLEASE NOTE: ALL INTERNATIONAL ORDERS MAY BE SUBJECT TO LOCAL TAXES AND DUTIES WHICH REMAIN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. SHOULD AN ITEM BE REJECTED ON THE BASIS OF THESE COSTS WE WILL BE UNABLE TO REFUND OUTWARD & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS. PLEASE CONTACT US SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. ** ABOUT US * Xupes was born from a passion and integrity for the products we offer - Watches, Jewellery, Handbags & Art and Design. Now in our tenth year, our relentless pursuit to re-shape pre-owned through our focus on quality and service is echoed through our reviews and unrivalled inventory. We're proud to stock everything we sell and every watch has been lovingly refurbished and serviced with great care to ensure we offer the longest and most comprehensive, and often brand accredited warranty available. We also purchase watches and offer consignment services - Please contact us for more information. ** SERVICE HISTORY * This watch has received a Rolex accredited service in line with our exacting standards. ** PROVENANCE * All of our items undergo checks against a number of databases created in conjunction with the brands and worldwide authorities to ensure authenticity and provenance is ascertained. ** WARRANTY * All of our pre-owned watches have undergone thorough mechanical inspections, including being ultrasonically cleaned, serviced and resealed if appropriate and tested for a minimum of 7 days, to ensure they meet our highest timekeeping standards. Our pre-owned and vintage watches are covered by a full, or a limited twenty-four month warranty. For example, due to their age, some vintage watches should not be subjected to the same conditions as when they were new such as water resistance, which it may no longer be possible to guarantee. Please see our Terms & Conditions for further information. All of our new watches are covered by the warranty from the original manufacturer. Please contact us for further information. ** DELIVERY * UK - We offer a complimentary next day delivery service for all UK orders placed before 3pm. If your order is placed after this time, or during the weekend, your item(s) will be dispatched on the nearest working day. Please be aware that your parcel will require a signature in order to be delivered and tracking information will be supplied on the day of dispatch. We also offer named day delivery options, so please contact us to discuss your requirements. ** International - We offer complimentary delivery on all international orders. If your order is placed before 12pm (GMT) your item(s) will be dispatched on the same day. We aim to get your order to you as quickly as possible, but in rare cases, local customs and excise authorities can introduce delivery delays that are out of our control. We will notify you of any delays where possible and a tracking number will be sent to you on the day of dispatch. ** RETURNS * We're confident that you'll love your purchase from us, but we understand the importance of peace of mind when shopping online. If you decide you would like to return your item, we offer a 30-day returns period from the date of delivery, entitling you to a full refund or exchange.

Creator:
Rolex
Case Material:
Stainless Steel
Case Dimensions:
Diameter: 1.58 in (40 mm)
Place of Origin:
Unknown
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1962
Condition:
The item is in good pre-owned condition and shows some general signs of wear or patina relative to its age.
Seller Location:
Bishops Stortford, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: COM16391stDibs: LU131835416112

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While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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