Rolex Submariner (No Date) 5512 "Meters First" Yellow Patina Zinc Sulfide Fat Font Insert 1967 (Full-Set/Mint/Serviced)

Rolex Submariner 5512 in steel, ref. 5512, cal. 1530, meters-first dial with matching patina, fat font bezel insert, riveted 7206 bracelet, full box and papers dated 1967.

Rolex Submariner

Rolex is one of the most recognized watch brands in the world, with a history going back to the early 1900s. The company built its reputation on robust, reliable tool watches and has maintained consistent quality standards over decades. Rolex watches hold their value well in the secondary market, and vintage references in particular attract serious collector interest. The brand pioneered the modern waterproof wristwatch case with the Oyster, and that foundation carries through to almost everything they have made since.

The Submariner is Rolex's diving watch, introduced in the early 1950s and designed to handle depth and daily wear. It has become one of the most recognized watch models ever made, worn by professionals and collectors alike. The basic design has remained largely consistent over the decades, which speaks to how well it was conceived from the start. Among Submariners, the earlier references carry the most collector interest because of their historical significance and the fact that far fewer of them exist in well-preserved condition.

The reference 5512 was produced from the late 1950s through the early 1970s and represents an important chapter in Submariner history. It was one of the first Submariners to feature crown guards, giving it the distinctive profile that most people associate with the modern Submariner. The 5512 went through several dial and bezel insert variations over its production run, which is a large part of what makes it interesting to collectors. Finding one with original, matching components and a documented history from that era is increasingly uncommon, and that is where most of the collector attention and value is concentrated.

Key Details To Consider

This Rolex Submariner reference 5512 is an all-original, period-correct example that presents in excellent condition throughout. The steel case features thick lugs with sharp, well-defined bevels, the result of work done by a Rolex-certified expert in vintage models who polished it with care. All case numbers remain clearly visible, and the serial number dates this piece to the 1.5 million range, consistent with 1967 production.

The dial is a meters-first configuration with zinc sulfide lume that has aged to an even, warm yellow patina across all markers and matching hands. The consistency of the aging across the dial is exactly what collectors look for in a piece like this. Under UV light, the lume still responds with a bright green glow, which speaks to how well this watch has been preserved over the decades.

The bezel insert is the desirable fat font variant and presents in superb condition. These inserts are increasingly difficult to find in this state, and this one shows no significant wear or fading.

The bracelet is the original 7206 oyster riveted style, which pairs correctly with this reference and era. It shows no stretch and remains in excellent shape. The clasp is stamped 68, and the bracelet currently fits a 7-inch wrist. Additional links can be made available and fitted on request.

The movement has been professionally serviced as of July 2026 and is running correctly. The watch comes with its original box and papers dated 1967, adding important provenance to an already well-documented example.

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