Pre-Owned Rolex Submariner 40921302/AS05737

WHY WE LOVE IT

The Rolex Submariner is a classic, and there’s good reason why almost every collector winds up with a vintage Rolex sports model in their stash - these are timeless, tough, do-anything, go-anywhere tool watches.

Rolex has been producing Submariners uninterrupted since the watch was introduced in 1953, and while those first Big Crown subs are truly incredible pieces, most of us will have to wait for our lottery numbers to hit to get one of those strapped to our wrist.

For the purist collector, the no-date Reference 5512 is arguably the single most desirable matte dial variant short of a 'MilSub'. Great, honest examples are becoming a real challenge to source, and it takes us months of searching and plenty of passes before we'll ante up. So when we offer one, you can be sure it passes muster.

This particular example dates to circa 1971 and features the 39mm Oyster case with 'holey-lugs' that we all love, a matte black Tritium 'four-line' dial with a matching handset, a high-domed acrylic crystal, a bidirectional rotating dive timing bezel showing a light and even navy blue fade, and a folded-link rivet Oyster bracelet with a signed blade clasp.

This excellent piece comes to us from a close friend and industry luminary (email us for details)- you won't want to miss out!

OVERALL CONDITION

The case is in very good condition overall with thick lugs showing sleeve polish and normal wear consistent with age and use. Matte black 'four-line' Tritium dial is in fantastic condition overall with matching handset. Bezel insert shows light, even navy blue fade with faint wear. Signed Triplock crown.