{"product_id":"rolex-submariner-5512-4-liner-gilt-chapter-ring-exclamation-point-dial-pointed-crown-guards-case-w3849","title":"Rolex Submariner 5512 4-liner Gilt Chapter Ring Exclamation point Dial Pointed Crown Guards Case","description":"\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"204\"\u003eIntroduced in 1959, the Rolex Submariner reference 5512 is widely regarded as one of the most important dive watches ever produced. Manufactured until approximately 1980, it established the blueprint for the modern Submariner by introducing crown guards and increasing the Oyster case to the now-classic 40mm diameter. Although it shared much of its appearance with the reference 5513, the 5512 was produced in far smaller numbers, making it one of the most sought-after vintage Submariners today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"204\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"703\"\u003ePrior to the 5512, Submariners featured \"no crown guard\" cases, leaving the winding crown exposed to knocks and impacts. With the 5512, Rolex introduced protective crown guards, a defining feature that would become standard across the Submariner line. Their design evolved through three distinct phases over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"703\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1023\"\u003eThe earliest examples from 1959 featured square crown guards. While exceptionally rare today, they proved somewhat impractical, as their blocky shape made it difficult for professional divers to unscrew the crown while wearing gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1023\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1259\"\u003eRolex soon replaced them with the elegant pointed crown guards—known among collectors as \"PCG\" or \u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eCornino\u003c\/em\u003e—whose tapered profile improved accessibility while giving the watch one of its most distinctive silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1259\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1475\"\u003eBy 1964, the familiar rounded crown guards were introduced, a design that remained in production until the end of the reference and continues to define the Submariner to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1656\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1656\"\u003eThe movement also evolved during production. Early reference 5512s were powered by the non-chronometer calibre 1530 and featured the clean \"two-line\" dial, displaying only the model designation and depth rating above six o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1656\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1887\"\u003eIn 1962, Rolex upgraded the 5512 with chronometer-certified calibres 1560 and later 1570. As a result, the dial gained the additional \"Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified\" text, creating the familiar four-line layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"1887\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2115\"\u003eThat same year, Rolex introduced the reference 5513. Although nearly identical in appearance, it retained a non-chronometer movement and the simpler two-line dial, allowing Rolex to offer it at a more accessible price. The 5513 remained in production for a similar length of time and was manufactured in substantially larger numbers—estimated at nearly ten times the production of the 5512—making original 5512s considerably scarcer and especially desirable among collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2115\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2598\"\u003eOffered here is an early 1963 example featuring the highly desirable pointed crown guard (PCG) case. The case remains beautifully full and strong, while the bezel insert has gracefully faded to a rich mid-blue tone. We often think of a bezel insert as the frame around a painting—the right frame makes all the difference—and this one complements the dial beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2598\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2967\"\u003eThe glossy gilt chapter ring dial is equally attractive and features the sought-after \"Exclamation Point\" configuration, named after the small lume dot positioned beneath the six o'clock marker, creating the appearance of an exclamation mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"2967\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3211\"\u003eThe tritium lume has aged to a warm beige tone, perfectly complementing the rich golden gilt printing. The hands are later service replacements, fitted with matte tritium and no longer reacting under UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3211\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3422\"\u003eThe watch is paired with one of our own Bulang and Sons leather straps—a combination we think suits this vintage Submariner exceptionally well. Fully serviced by our watchmaker, this 1963 icon is ready for many more years of adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3422\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3660\"\u003eBeautifully framed, beautifully aged, beautifully honest , Pointed guards, gilt dial, Exclamation Point... some Submariners really do have it all. Get in touch!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3822\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3824\"\u003e\u003cem data-renderer-mark=\"true\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3841\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ak-ul\" data-indent-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3845\"\u003eRolex Submariner Reference 5512\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3880\"\u003e40mm steel case, pointed crown guard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3920\"\u003eSerial 870xxx dating to 1963\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"3952\"\u003eFour line gilt, chapter ring dial with \"Exclamation Point\", cream colour lume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4033\"\u003eFaded fat font bezel insert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4064\"\u003eBulang and sons leather strap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4097\"\u003eFully serviced by our watchmaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4133\"\u003eOne-year mechanical warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-renderer-start-pos=\"4165\"\u003eFree worldwide Fedex Priority shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rolex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54449149378901,"sku":"W-3849","price":48900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/7450\/3738\/files\/W-3849RolexSubmariner4linerchapterringExclamationpointdialPointedcrownguardsref5512_433_1x1_be80bb01-77db-452a-9f00-95e28fa3a621.jpg?v=1784813325","url":"https:\/\/www.bulangandsons.net\/products\/rolex-submariner-5512-4-liner-gilt-chapter-ring-exclamation-point-dial-pointed-crown-guards-case-w3849","provider":"Bulang and Sons Int.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}