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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Chronometer, Ref. 5512

Partially verified

This is a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Chronometer diver's bracelet watch, reference 5512, made in 1967 with the dial signed Tiffany & Co. It features a 39mm water-resistant style case with a screw-down crown, screw-down reverse, and a revolving black calibrated bezel insert. The black dial presents luminous dot, baton, and triangular hour markers, Mercedes-style hands, and center seconds. Powered by a nickel-plated 26-jewel caliber 1570 self-winding movement adjusted to five positions and temperature, the watch is fitted with a stainless steel folded-link Oyster 9315 bracelet featuring a flip-lock clasp. The inner caseback is stamped 5513 and IV.67.

Front view of the Rolex Submariner Ref. 5512 showing dial signed Tiffany & Co. on a steel Oyster bracelet
Front view of the Rolex Submariner Ref. 5512 showing dial signed Tiffany & Co. on a steel Oyster bracelet — Bonhams. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bonhams.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diver's wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
5512
Catalogue / lot identifier
192
Source-reported date
1967
Country
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Dial and Bezel Configuration

The catalogued watch features a black dial with luminous dot, baton, and triangular markers, read with luminescent Mercedes-style hands and center seconds. Visible observation notes a matte black dial bearing 'TIFFANY & Co.' printing directly above the depth rating and Submariner script, with a Mercedes luminescent hour hand, pencil minute hand, and lollipop seconds hand.

The case is fitted with a revolving bezel featuring a black insert calibrated to 60 minutes. Direct visual observation identifies a prominent triangular luminescent pearl pip at the 12 o'clock position on the graduated bezel.

Evidence for this section
  • “black dial with luminous dot, baton and triangle markers, luminescent Mercedes style hands, center seconds”
  • “revolvign bezel with black insert calibrated to 60 minutes”
  • “Matte black dial bearing 'TIFFANY & Co.' printing directly above the depth rating and Submariner script.”
  • “Mercedes luminescent hour hand, pencil minute hand, and lollipop seconds hand.”
  • “Graduated 60-minute rotating bezel with prominent triangular luminescent pearl pip at 12 o'clock.”

Case and Bracelet Construction

The watch is constructed in stainless steel with a stated diameter of 39mm, described as a water-resistant type case equipped with a screw-down reverse and an Oyster crown. Visual observations record a brushed stainless steel finish on the case and multi-link bracelet with integrated end links.

It is paired with a fitted stainless steel Rolex Oyster folded-link 9315 bracelet with a flip-lock clasp. Although presented under reference 5512, the auction catalogue reports the inner case stamped '5513, 1V.67'.

Evidence for this section
  • “water-resistant type case with screw-down reverse and Oyster crown”
  • “diameter 39mm.”
  • “fitted stainless steel Rolex Oyster folded link 9315 bracelet with flip-lock clasp”
  • “inner case stamped 5513, 1V.67”
  • “Brushed stainless steel case and multi-link bracelet with integrated end links.”

Reported Movement and Attributions

According to the auction house description, the timepiece is powered by a Calibre 1570 nickel-plated 26-jewel movement adjusted to five positions and temperature. Neither the internal movement nor the inner caseback stampings are visible in the cataloguing photograph.

The source describes the watch as an Oyster Perpetual Submariner Chronometer, Ref. 5512, made in 1967 with case, dial, and movement signed, and specifically notes the dial is signed Tiffany & Co.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal.1570, nickel plated 26 jewel movement adjusted to five positions and temperature”
  • “Oyster Perpetual Submariner Chronometer, Ref.5512, 200m=660ft, made in 1967”
  • “case, dial and movement signed”
  • “dial signed Tiffany & Co.”

Open research questions

  • What is the serial number engraved between the lugs, and does it corroborate the '1V.67' date marking stamped on the 5513 case back?
  • Under physical examination and high magnification, does the 'TIFFANY & Co.' dial signature display printing typography, medium, and degradation consistent with verified retailer dials of the late 1960s?
  • Does direct inspection of the movement confirm caliber stamping, jewel count, chronometer serial number, and finish matching Rolex Calibre 1570 specifications?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Chronometer, Ref. 5512
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference5512“Ref.5512”
CalibreCal. 1570“Cal.1570”
Movement Jewels26 jewels“26 jewel movement”
Case Diameter39 mm“diameter 39mm.”
BraceletRolex Oyster folded link 9315 bracelet with flip-lock clasp“fitted stainless steel Rolex Oyster folded link 9315 bracelet with flip-lock clasp”
Inner Case Stamping5513, 1V.67“inner case stamped 5513, 1V.67”
Stated Depth Rating200m=660ft“200m=660ft”
Auction Sale PriceUS$9,600 inc. premium“Sold for US$9,600 inc. premium”
Auction Date and Location19 June 2008, New York“19 June 2008, 13:00 EDT New York”

Visible details

  • Matte black dial bearing 'TIFFANY & Co.' printing directly above the depth rating and Submariner script.
  • Mercedes luminescent hour hand, pencil minute hand, and lollipop seconds hand.
  • Graduated 60-minute rotating bezel with prominent triangular luminescent pearl pip at 12 o'clock.
  • Brushed stainless steel case and multi-link bracelet with integrated end links.

Research qualifications

  • Inner case back is marked 5513 and 1V.67, representing a known internal reference stamping variation for reference 5512.
  • The movement and inner case back are not visible in the provided image.
  • Tiffany & Co. retailer dial signatures are reported by the auction house but subject to collector scrutiny.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Bonhams : Rolex. A stainless steel self-winding chronometer certified divers bracelet watch with dial signed Tiffany & Co.Oyster Perpetual Submariner Chronometer, Ref.5512, 200m=660ft, made in 1967

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 52c8f4a485

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