5512 Rolex Submariner Watch

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.   

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. 

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. 

Rolex Submariner 5512 on Rubber B's watch strap

Rolex Submariner Rubber Watch Strap Featured in A Blog To Watch

Photo Credit: A Blog To Watch

     Recently reviewed on A Blog To Watch, is our very own Rubber B watch strap made out of rubber for the Rolex Submariner Ceramic No-Date 114060. Over at A Blog To Watch, Rubber B’s rubber watch strap for the Rolex Submariner Ceramic series was taken to the test, and proved to please. As mentioned in their review, Rolex unlike other fellow luxury watch brands that provide tools built into the lug or strap itself for easy strap change, don’t offer alternative watch straps when it comes to customization causing the process of changing your watch band a difficult and annoying endeavor,

This can be quite a tricky predicament for watch enthusiasts, as authorized Rolex dealers will change the watch strap to the custom one of your choice but for a hefty price and after a long wait. 

Rolex Submariner 

     Thanks to Rubber B, watch lovers now have a solution for their customization issues as each watch band provides a beyond flawless mount. Each watch strap series is uniquely designed for each watch model and is fabricated out of a special carbon-injected rubber, offering the best in taction, flexibility, and resilience equipping additional comfort through its lighter weight, and softer touch. This benefit is said to be crucial for the Submariner as its a sports watch and is worn for a majority of the day and for multiple purposes. Additionally, the special glidelock

edition strap option allows its users to keep their original oyster clasp from the Rolex oyster band, and not compromise on the easy adjustment and double lock mechanism due to the precisely designed block integration feature,

As claimed in our review, our watch strap made of rubber has such an immaculate mount its easy to forget the Rolex Submariner didn’t come with it, or that Rolex hasn’t designed it themselves, 

Rubber Strap in Red Devil

Available in black for the glidelock edition,the Rubber B watch strap made out of Rubber is a perfect match with the Submariner’s black cerachrom bezel. Multiple colors are offered for the tang buckle 
strap series such as 

Rubber Strap in VulChromatic Forest Green

Arctic White or Mandarin Orange in solid, or Pacific Blue, Red Devil, and Forest Green in solid or dual colored VulChromatic. Considered the best in quality and fit to fulfill your needs, Rubber B was created to satisfy. 

Tang Buckle Series in Arctic White