Rolex· Switzerland
Submariner
Ref. 5512· 1959–present
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Community Score
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91
Expert Score
1 review
Est. Price
Market ~$12,750
The Rolex Submariner ref. 5512, introduced in 1959, was the first Submariner to feature crown guards (the protective shoulders flanking the winding crown), distinguishing it visually from its predecessor the 5508/5510. Early examples were not COSC-certified…
Score Breakdown
Expert
Dial & Handset
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92
Case & Design
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94
Movement
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88
Bracelet / Strap
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91
Wearability
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94
Value
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86
Specifications
Reviews
(1)Patrick Bateman
ExpertJul 1, 2026
91
92
Dial & Handset94
Case & Design88
Movement91
Bracelet / Strap94
Wearability86
ValueThe Submariner 5512. Crown guards. COSC certification - a small line of text at the six o'clock position that separates men who know what COSC means from men who do not. There is a hierarchy in vintage Submariners; the 5512 sits second only to the 5513, and only for reasons that are, honestly, about scarcity rather than merit.
