Rolex PCG Submariner Ref 5512

The Rolex Submariner is one of the most iconic watches of all time. This reference 5512 features a 764,XXX serial number dating to circa 1962. This example features the early PCG or Pointed Crown Guards case style.

It features a gilt dial. The case has been polished. It is paired on a later Rolex C&I bracelet. The bracelet has been polished. The dial and hands have been relumed. The bezel insert is a later replacement. the case tube and crown are later service replacement parts.

The watch is not perfect, but it is a very fair price and someone will be happy to own a gilt-Submainer for cheap.

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).

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 papers. It does come with a period correct box.

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: $15,900 (SBUXYT4319)