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Rolex · Submariner

Submariner No Date

Ref. 5512

discontinuedCrown-guard vintagePartially documentedLast reviewed Not yet reviewed

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The chronometer-certified sibling of the 5513 (four dial lines vs two). Crown guard shape (pointed vs square) helps date early examples.

At a glance

Brand
Rolex
Collection
Submariner
Reference
5512
Production
1959–1978
Caliber
1530 / 1560 / 1570
Case diameter
40mm
Case material
Stainless steel

Related references

Reference family timeline

Every generation in this lineage in production order. Spans are as documented; an open end means the reference is current or its end year is not established.

  1. 6538Big Crown

    Submariner No Date · 1030

    1955–1959
  2. 5512

    Submariner No Date · 1530 / 1560 / 1570

    1959–1978This reference
  3. 5513Bond Sub

    Submariner No Date · 1520 / 1530

    1962–1989
  4. 14060

    Submariner No Date · 3000

    1990–1999
  5. 14060M

    Submariner No Date · 3130

    1999–2012
  6. 114060

    Submariner No Date · 3130

    2012–2020
  7. 124060

    Submariner No Date · 3230

    2020