SUBMARINER 5512 DIAL

When familiarizing yourself with the various dials of the Rolex Submariner 5512 , several attributes become apparent. The early 5512 models had glit dials, while in comparison, the last generation around 1968 carried the white printed dials. In the mid-60s instead of swiss on the dial, it changed to "Swiss t-25" marked. This was to signal the change from radium to tritium dials. In addition, only early watches are known to have the chapter ring.

Case and Crown Guards Of The Submariner 5512

Crown guards of Rolex Submariner 5512

Only a dozen of the 5512 square crown guards are known to exist. Some collectors believe that the pointed crown guards were only a prototype of the rounded crown guards which Rolex would introduce later in the mid-1960s. The Different variations of crown guards are: Square crown guards, pointed crown guards, and proud crown guards. The Rolex Submariner 5512 case is 39mm and its watchband is a matching stainless steel link bracelet.

The Generations Of The Rolex Submariner 5512

Rolex Submariner 5512 in a Nato Strap

 Rolex is distinguished for each of its innovations and tecghnogical advancements for all of the  Rolex models they have created throughout the years. The Rolex Submariner is one of those watches, especially the Submariner 5512, which has been through four different generational upgrades.

The first generation (1959)
Second generation ( Early 1960s)
Third generation ( Mid 1960s)
Forth generation (Late 1960s)

Rolex, SA discontinued production of the Submariner 5512 in the mid- of 1970s.

Features:

* Case: 316 steel, 40 mm
* Water resistance of 200 meters (660 Feet)
* Oyster bracelet Ref. 7206
* Movement: Automatic caliber 1520