MilSub
Submariner 5517 — MilSub
Undated
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.
Around 150 made in total, per one collector quoted by HODINKEE.
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Identifying details
- Circle-T
Encircled “T” at six o’clock marking tritium lume.
- Military caseback engraving
Issue markings on the caseback, e.g. stock number, broad arrow, issue number and year.
- Fixed bars
Fixed lug bars instead of removable spring bars.
- Military issue
Issued to armed forces.
Variants of 5517
Reference overview →| Variant | Production |
|---|---|
| MilSubCurrent | Undated |
| MilSub · Army W10 Issue | Undated |
| MilSub · Royal Navy 0552 Issue | Undated |
Case & movement
- Reference
- 5517
- Production
- Undated
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case diameter
- 39 mm
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Movement
- Automatic
- Chronometer
- No
- Date
- No
More specifications (1)
- Caliber
Movement
Rolex 1520
Non-chronometer caliber with a lower-cost regulator and balance spring; replaced the 1530 in the 5513 late in the gilt era. Used in the military references.