The Rolex Submariner 5512 watch stands strong among the rare vintage watches loved by collectors and with good reason. Going through four generations, the 5512 Rolex Submariner watch underwent many innovations that give this particular model its reputation and make it what it is, special and exciting for oldfangled watch connoisseurs and hobbyists.
As many may already know, the Rolex Submariner 5512 watch is well known for being the icon for the Rolex brand and the leader of watches for sports and diving models. The 5512 Rolex Submariner was first originally introduced in 1958 and had been in production until 1978. During the years it was manufactured this was a very popular watch, thus some would think there are many 5512 Rolex Submariner’s floating around today although the price these bad boys go for begs to differ.
Undergoing numerous revisions, the 5512 Rolex Submariner watch originally started out with a 1530 calibre movement, or nonbutterfly movement, but didn’t bear the chronometer function. As its years in manufacturing moved onward, the Rolex Submariner 5512 watch models were equipped with a chronometer-certified calibre 1560 or 1570 movement, bearing the Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified rating on the dial.
Although today it is quite rare to find an original Rolex Submariner 5512 watch without any added replacement parts, its really the authenticity of the original dial and hands that make a vast difference in worth as the calibre could have been changed. Thus exchanging the Rolex Oyster bracelet of the Submariner watch band for a leather watch strap for Rolex would be harmless fun.
But the differences added to the dial and in the calibre aren’t the only characteristics that make the 5512 Rolex Submariner so exclusive. The 5512 Rolex Submariner watch was the first watch in Rolex history to have crown guards integrated into the design, as it equipped the Submariner to be more reliable underwater and durable as a sports watch.
