Rolex Submariner ref.5512 Gilt Chapter Ring Exclamation Dot PCG from 1962

Originally launched in 1959, the Rolex Submariner reference 5512 is often regarded as the first modern design for the Submariner line. It introduced crown guards and featured a larger 39.5mm diameter, replacing the 38mm diameter of previous models. During its 15-year production period, the 5512 underwent a few aesthetic changes, especially after the release of the 5513 in 1962. The key difference between the two models was the chronometer certification of the 5512, which eventually appeared on its dial and is the version famously worn by Steve McQueen. The 5512 we currently have is undoubtedly from the early production phase, as its dial only displays two lines above six o'clock. Later models with the chronometer certification would have two additional lines. The pointed crown guards are another unmistakable feature of early production, also known as 2nd generation, as the initial models had square guards. The exceptional example was purchased directly from the original owner son who