Rolex Submariner Gilt Four Line 5512 PCG Unpolished

The Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic watches of all time. This reference 5512 features a 693,XXX serial number dating to circa 1962. This example features the early PCG or Pointed Crown Guards case style. It features an incredible gilt dial with four lines of text in both gilt and silver font. The case appears to be unpolished. It is paired on a 7206 Rivet bracelet with 80 end links dating to 1963. The bracelet has been polished. The luminous material is very attractive and original to the watch.

According to Rolex, the Submariner reference 5512’s production consisted of only 17,338 examples. The Submariner reference 5513’s production consisted of a much larger amount, 151,449 examples!

Both Eric and I were quite astonished at the number of 5512 Submariners produced being a mere 17,338, as we assumed it was much larger - in the tens of thousands. In simplified terms, there was only just about one 5512 produced for every ten 5513s produced (or 11.4% specifically).

Finding well preserved gilt Submariner models is incredibly difficult. This is truly one of the most special and attractive gilt Submariner reference 5512s we have come across.

We do not know the service history, but the watch is running well. It recently passed a water resistance test of 5 bar. It does not come with box or papers. 

Learn more about reference 5512 within Charlie Dunne’s article ‘Collector’s Guide: Understanding The Rolex Submariner Reference 5512’.

To learn more about the Rolex Submariner, you can read my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Submariner’ article and corresponding video.

PRICE: $99,000 (SBUXYT4304)