Ref. 5512
Submariner
Rolex
Case 40mm
Material Stainless steel
Year 1959
From $52,000
The ref. 5512 was the first Submariner with crown guards, introducing the distinctive crown guard shape that persists to this day. Early examples with gilt dials, pointed crown guards, and exclamation point dials are among the most valuable vintage Submariners in existence.
DiscontinuedGoodRolexSubmarinerrolex
Retail Status
Discontinued
Market Value
$52,000
Price Analysis
Retail StatusDiscontinued
Market Range$30,000 – $80,000
$30,000$80,000
Average Market Price$52,000
AvailabilitySecondary Market Only
Price TrendRising
Last updated: 2026-02-14
Flip Potential
6out of 10
Good
Premium over retail0.0%
Market trendup
Potential profit (est.)$52,000
Specifications
Complete technical details for the Rolex Submariner
Case
- Diameter
- 40mm
- Thickness
- 12.5mm
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Bezel
- Stainless steel with aluminum insert in black
- Crystal
- Acrylic
- Water Resistance
- 200m / 660ft
Movement
- Calibre
- Rolex calibre 1570
- Type
- Automatic
- Power Reserve
- 48 hours
Bracelet
- Bracelet
- Oyster, riveted links
- Clasp
- Oyster folding clasp
- Lug Width
- 20mm
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