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| Rolex Submariner 5512 Leather Watch Strap |
Owning a 5512 Rolex Submariner is like the epitome of carrying history on your wrist. Having undergone four generations of modifications the 5512 Rolex Submariner watch has many unique features and characteristics that make this watch so exclusive among collectors.
Introduced in 1958 and in production until 1978, the 5512 Rolex Submariner watch was a very sought after item although the high price today might indicate otherwise. Apart from being the icon for Rolex and sports and dive watch models, the 5512 Rolex Submariner watch is known for its rarity as there aren’t many original models out there that haven’t had crucial replacement parts added, Rolex watch band excluded. If a dial or hand were swapped for an original piece, the worth of the watch could and will likely plummet because the original calibre could have been compromised.
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| 5512 Rolex Submariner Rolex Watch Band |
Originally manufactured with the 1530 calibre, or non butterfly movement, the first few 5512 Submariner’s didn’t have the Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified certificate, and where not even chronograph functioning watches at all. As the 5512 Submariner watch evolved, the later models were armed with chronometer certified 1560 or 1570 calibre movements bearing the “4 line seal” on the dial. Additionally, the markers on the dial went from being made out of radium to titanium and changed from gilt, or golden, to white.
On the heels of the dial change, came the elimination of the chapter ring and change of the swiss seal mark to “Swiss T<25.” The bezel went through a variety of make-overs as well, having revisions in the first fifteen marker and font of the numbers.
On the heels of the dial change, came the elimination of the chapter ring and change of the swiss seal mark to “Swiss T<25.” The bezel went through a variety of make-overs as well, having revisions in the first fifteen marker and font of the numbers.
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| 5512 Rolex Submariner Rolex Watch Strap |
Going down as the first Rolex for having crown guards added among other numerous variations, the 5512 Rolex Submariner watch became more reliable and durable for underwater and sport excursions.
Nevertheless regardless of the heaps of alterations, the 5512 Submariner watch strap never changed. Although substituting the dial and hands may diminish the worth, customizing the watch strap on the 5512 Rolex Submariner is a harmless addition. Try something lighter, like a watch strap made of Rubber from Rubber B, specially designed for the Submariner as pictured below.
Nevertheless regardless of the heaps of alterations, the 5512 Submariner watch strap never changed. Although substituting the dial and hands may diminish the worth, customizing the watch strap on the 5512 Rolex Submariner is a harmless addition. Try something lighter, like a watch strap made of Rubber from Rubber B, specially designed for the Submariner as pictured below.
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| Rolex Submariner 5512 on Rubber B's watch strap |
