Submariner family

Rolex Submariner 5512

Catalog example attributed to Rolex 5512 Square crown guards / Gilt four-line
Catalog example attributed to Rolex 5512 Square crown guards / Gilt four-line, photo 1 Catalog example attributed to Rolex 5512 Square crown guards / Gilt four-line, photo 2 Catalog example attributed to Rolex 5512 Square crown guards / Gilt four-line, photo 3
Catalog example: Rolex 5512 Square crown guards / Gilt four-line. Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. Photo source: windvintage.com

3 variants linked under reference 5512

Square crown guards / Gilt four-linePointed crown guards / Gilt four-lineCrown guards / Matte four-line

Rolex Submariner 5512 brings together 3 recorded configurations, including GiltGold-colored dial printing, usually on early glossy Rolex sport dials. It is one of the first details collectors use to date a watch. four-line, MatteA flat, non-gloss dial surface. Many later vintage sport Rolex references moved from glossy gilt to matte printed dials. four-line dials. Compare their specifications and open each entry for its evidence.

Reference
5512
Variants
3 variants
Range span
$17,000 to $200,000
Photo set
7 images
Recorded range 5512 / Square crown guards / Gilt four-line $85,000 to $200,000 Recorded range 5512 / Pointed crown guards / Gilt four-line $35,000 to $70,000 Recorded range 5512 / Crown guards / Matte four-line $17,000 to $32,000

A closer look

Notable examples

Explore the dial, bezel and case details through distinct examples, each linked to its original source.

5512 references at a glance

1 references and 3 recorded configurations are summarized below. Production dates come from the catalog notes. Market ranges combine recorded dealer, auction and estimate fields for orientation only; open a guide before comparing condition or originality.

References at a glance
ReferenceProductionRecorded configurationsCatalog market rangeGuide
55123 configurations1959–1978Square crown guards / Gilt four-line
Pointed crown guards / Gilt four-line
Crown guards / Matte four-line		$12,000–$205,000Open guide →

How to narrow the comparison

  1. Start with the reference, then use the recorded configurations to identify the bezel, dial and case that match the watch.
  2. Open the guide for its catalog notes, photographs and any attached source links. Treat ranges as context, not a valuation.
  3. For a specific offered watch, request reference markings, service records and replacement-part disclosures. A shared reference number alone does not establish matching condition or originality.

Reference sources and price evidence

0 distinct reference sources are attached to these 3 catalog entries. 3 entries have no attached reference source; treat their specifications and historical notes as catalog claims awaiting verification.

0 of 3 entries have attached price-source links. Dealer ranges, auction ranges and catalog estimates are separate data categories, not live offers or verified transaction results. Check each linked page for asking versus sold price, sale date, currency, fees and the actual configuration; a source link alone does not establish those details.

Photographs illustrate sourced examples. Image-source links identify their origin; they are not reference research, proof of authenticity or a statement of image rights. No physical inspection is represented here. Read the editorial and evidence method.

Collector Read

Compare the recorded differences within reference 5512.

The Submariner generation that introduced crown guardsThe protective shoulders around the winding crown. Their shape is a major case-generation tell.. The chronometer-rated 5512 later ran alongside the simpler, non-chronometer 5513.

The comparison table keeps missing specifications visible. The catalog range span ($17,000 to $200,000) combines recorded ranges across configurations; it is not an appraisal of a particular watch.

Reference Summary

Reference
5512
Collection
Submariner
Variants
3 variants
Range span
$17,000 to $200,000

Known Variants

Ref. 5512

Square crown guards

The Submariner generation that introduced crown guards. The chronometer-rated 5512 later ran alongside the simpler, non-chronometer 5513.

Rolex 5512 Square crown guards / Gilt four-line 1959 Square crown guards / Gilt four-line Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. $85,000 to $200,000 Rolex 5512 Pointed crown guards / Gilt four-line 1960 Pointed crown guards / Gilt four-line Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. $35,000 to $70,000 Rolex 5512 Crown guards / Matte four-line 1966 Crown guards / Matte four-line Sourced example; exact configuration not independently verified. $17,000 to $32,000