Rolex Submariner 5512

Rolex Reference 5512 Submariner 'Bart Simpson' | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with bracelet and gilt dial, Circa 1961

Dial: black gilt Caliber: cal. 1530 automatic, 25 jewels Movement number: 06'750 Case: stainless steel, screw down case back Case number: 661'319 Closure: stainless steel Rolex rivet link Oyster bracelet with folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm Signed: case, dial, and movement Box: no Papers: noProduced from 1959 to 1979, the ref. 5512 represents the Submariner in its purest form: durable, highly legible, and defined by a design that has proved enduringly timeless. The 5512 is succeeded by the chronometer-certified 5513 which can be differentiated by the two-line dial, reflecting its straightforward, utilitarian purpose as a true professional diver’s instrument. Its influence is evident in the many dive watches that followed, cementing its status as a benchmark of the genre. The present example is fitted with the sought-after “Bart Simpson” dial, distinguished by its flat, compact coronet, reminiscent of the cartoon character’s silhouette. Produced only for a brief period in the 1960s, these dials mark the final generation to feature gilt printing and are prized by collectors for their rarity and distinctive aesthetic.