Submariner 5512
1959–198023 variants
The template for the modern Submariner: about 40 mm with bevelled lugs, crown guards, a 7 mm crown and a hash bezel. In production for over 20 years with dozens of variations; calibers 1530, 1560 and 1570 in turn. The COSC-certified sibling of the 5513. Until about serial 5xx,xxx (1961) the reference is engraved above “registered design”, afterwards at the bottom.
Variants over time
All recorded years
19551984
1955196019651970197519801985
Faded ends mark approximate or unknown dates. Years are as stated by the cited sources.
Reference specifications
- Brand
- Rolex
- Model
- Submariner
- Reference
- 5512
- Category
- Diver
- Production
- 1959–1980
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Crown
- 7 mm
More specifications (4)
- Water resistance
- 200 m
- Date
- No
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Calibers
- 1530, 1560, 1570
Specs shared by all variants. Variant pages show where a variant differs.
Read more
- The Gilt-Gloss 5512 Submariner – a Review by Beaumont Miller IIRead more at Man's Fine Life (opens in a new tab)
- Vintage Rolex 5512 Submariner Watch Ultimate GuideRead more at Bob's Watches (opens in a new tab)
- Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex SubmarinerRead more at HODINKEE (opens in a new tab)