Rolex Rare Original 1972 Vintage Rolex Submariner 5512 Steve McQueen Watch 660ft~200m Feets First Dial Part Singer

THIS IS AMAZING 1972 PREOWNED VINTAGE 660ft~200m 5512 SUBMARINER MAT WATCH DIAL FEETS FIRST FOR SALE.

Rare to find, very collectible

In addition to the different depth rating configurations, the “SUBMARINER” placement on the ref. 5512 also changed during its manufacturing period. The SUBMARINER name on the dial always came after the depth rating until the mid-1970s when Rolex began placing it above the depth rating. This became the standard and to this day, the SUBMARINER name is always placed before the depth rating and SCOC chronometer-certification text.

The change in placement of the SUBMARINER text only came about in the mid-1970s, but the service replacement dials that were produced for the reference 5512 featured the SUBMARINER name above the depth rating.

Consequently, it is not uncommon to see older ref. 5512 watches with later-era style dials, and this is typically a good indicator that the dial was replaced at some point during the watch’s history.

A closer look at different dials of the vintage Rolex Submariner ref. 5512 reveals that Rolex changed up the placement of the depth rating. Early editions – and this includes all of the early gloss/gilt examples included the meters units first where the dials indicate “200m = 660ft” for their depth ratings. Rolex later switched it up to have the feet units rating first where the dials read “660ft = 200m” – a practice that continued until the end of the reference 5512’s production run at the end of the 1970s.

As a result of this practice, there are both two-line and four-line versions of the meters-first Submariner 5512, but none of the early examples with glossy gilt dials have feet-first depth ratings. As you might be able to guess, meters first versions came first and were in production for a shorter amount of time and today, they are often more expensive and desirable than the later feet-first editions.

Item description :

Rolex Watch Dial part Very Rare Submariner Feets First Mat Black for Ref-5512 (could fits also Submariner 5513)

Absolutely genuine, original Rolex dial in correct original condition.

-I T E M  D E S C R I P T I O N- :

Rolex Collectible Mat Submariner 5512 -4 lines- watch dial from 70's untouched !

Estimated years period : ~1972-1973

The luminous markers have aged on yellow colors goes on orange shades...Very vintage look for this Rolex dial !

doesn't glows in the dark.

Some hairlines marks visibles on side, superficials.

Signed on center : 

660ft~200m (feets first)

All lettering is sharp and clear.

2 x feets on the backside with SINGER registered.

This is a fabulous set that will enhance any Rolex watch submariner model 5512.

Black color became slate, mat finish (under sunglights), really nice.

See carefully pictures please.

Authenticity guaranteed & not restored, not refinished, sold as it.

Fits on automatic caliber #1520, 1530, 1560, 1570.

Ø25.90mm Outer diameter.

Estimated year period: 1972~1973

Engraved backside :

S +SINGER

Perfect for restore or collect parts. 

SOLD AS IT

  Guaranteed to be 100% Genuine