Uber Rare 1963 Rolex Submariner

Reference 5512

Circa 1963

Serial Number 990,XXX

Size 40mm

Original Factory Gilt Dial, with stunning patina on markers and hands

Original Ratchet Bezel with stunning patina

Riveted Bracelet + Triple Lock Crown

Condition Excellent

In 1963 Rolex shifted from the highly radioactive Radium Luminous Dials + Hands to the less radioactive Tritium after the World Nuclear Federation ruled Radium unsafe.

This extremely rare pristine original Factory Dial is a Holy grail of Rare Rolex Dials as it has three distinct markings...
 Gilt Writing + Second Markers, Exclamation Point + Underline 

--Gilt Writing + Second Markers on Glossy Dial--
--Exclamation Point with dot under the 6 o'clock marker signifying a lower radioactive lumination--
--Underline under "Submariner"...only found on early 1963 models signifying a conversion from a Radium Dial to a lesser radioactive Tritium Dial--

One Year Warranty

Ours is in excellent condition with very strong lugs, original dial, hands, crown + period jubilee bracelet + box, open certified chronometer certificate, authenticated and guaranteed original.