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Rolex Submariner 5517 · The Index

Brands
Rolex
Submariner
5517

Submariner 5517

Undated3 variants

Made exclusively for the British Ministry of Defence and never sold to the public. Exists only as a MilSub.

Around 150 made in total, per one collector quoted by HODINKEE.

Variants over time

Production years have not been recorded for these variants.

Variants

MilSubUndated
Fixed bars welded to the lugs, issued on a nylon strap. Caseback with stock number W10/6645-99-… plus issue number and year. Lot example serial 5,212,9xx, c. 1977.
Circle-TMilitary caseback engraving

Reference specifications

Brand: Rolex
Model: Submariner
Reference: 5517
Category: Diver
Production: Undated
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 39 mm
Chronometer: No

More specifications (3)

Date: No
Crystal: Acrylic
Calibers: 1520

Specs shared by all variants. Variant pages show where a variant differs.

Read more

The Rolex Submariner Collectors StoryRead more at Rolex Passion Report (opens in a new tab)
Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex SubmarinerRead more at HODINKEE (opens in a new tab)

Fixed bars

Military issue

2 sub-variants:Army W10 Issue Royal Navy 0552 Issue

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