Rolex Reference 5512 Submariner | Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1976 | 零售商為蒂芙尼：勞力士 型號 5512 Submariner 精鋼自動上鏈鍊帶腕錶，製作年份約 1976

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Rolex

Reference 5512 Submariner
Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1976

零售商為蒂芙尼：勞力士 型號 5512 Submariner
精鋼自動上鏈鍊帶腕錶，製作年份約 1976

Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels
Movement number: 571'554
Case: stainless steel, screw down case back
Case number: 4'157'153
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster folded bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference is approximately 200 mm
Signed: case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer
Box: no
Papers: no

Condition Report:
Case: The case is in overall very good condition with light signs of use throughout and previous signs of light polishing. The inside case back is stamped 5513. The numbers between the lugs are slightly rubbed but still visible. The bracelet is in overall very good condition with signs of previous light polishing and has some signs of stretch. The bracelet stamped '9315', and end links stamped '380'. Service bezel insert.

Dial: The dial is in overall excellent condition. The tritium lume plots and hands have aged to a beautiful creamy patina. The hands have signs of light oxidation around the edges.

Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.

Catalogue Note:
Tiffany & Co is undoubtedly the most historic and prestigious luxury retailer in the United States. Established in 1838 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John Young with a $1,000 loan from Tiffany’s father, the first store was opened in 1838 on Broadway, before later moving to their flagship location on 5th Avenue and being renamed Tiffany and Co. Tiffany & Co’s relationship with watches goes back to their earliest days, and they have reserved their horological partnership to the world’s two most preeminent watch brands, Patek Philippe and Rolex. In the mid 1950’s, Tiffany joined a select group of retailers worldwide given the privilege of printing their logo on the dial of Rolex’s most prestigious models. Throughout most of the time of their relationship, Rolex allowed the retailer to stamp their dials at their 5th Avenue premises and completed by Tiffany watchmakers, not at the Rolex factory in Switzerland. The exact number of Tiffany dialed Rolex’s from this era is unknown, but they are undoubtedly extremely rare, and represent some of the most sought after, desirable and iconic watches to ever come to market. The first “modern” Submariner model was introduced to the market in 1959 and remained in production until circa 1979. The current example is late in the production run, dating from circa 1976.