Rolex Submariner Tiffany & Co. Gilt Dial Reference 5512

This Rolex Submariner reference 5512 is a special example with a gilt dial and retailer-signed dial by Tiffany & Co. It features a well preserved dial with open-chapter ring with Bart Simpson coronet. The watch has a 1.6M serial dating to circa 1967. It is paired on a C&I Rivet bracelet that was recently added and dates to 1975. The case is polished but is attractive. It features a long 5 bezel insert which was recently added. It has a later Triplock crown which was replaced at some point in the past. This watch came from the daughter of the original owner who purchased it new in New York City. He had it serviced by Rolex in the early 1970s and the bracelet, insert, hands, and crown were replaced at that point.

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

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

For those looking for an incredible retailer-signed reference 5512, look no further!

Learn more about the iconic Submariner within Charlie Dunne’s comprehensive 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.

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