{"product_id":"rolex-submariner-ref-5512-meters-first-2","title":"Rolex Submariner Ref. 5512 - 'Meters First'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rolex Submariner is a true icon — and the word \"icon\" does get thrown around an awful lot. If you were to ask ten people at random to draw you their idea of a watch looks like, chances are they would draw or describe something that looks like a Rolex Submariner. It’s the dive watch of reference, and good\/bad\/indifferent there is no escaping it. Throughout its 70-year production, there have been countless small changes made to the model, with the Reference 5512 representing a very interesting period in the Submariner story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ref. 5512 was originally sold alongside the 5513 as an up-market chronometer certified version of the venerable dive watch icon. During its production run, the 5512 series transitioned from the glossy gilt dials of the early 1960s, to matte dials in the later examples — as well as a bevy of different case and crown guard shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece that we have here is a matte dial example dating to circa 1967. It is known within the collector community as a 'Meters First' 5512 for its printing of the depth rating on the dial beginning with meters, followed by the equivalent in feet. This is the only execution of matte dials with this configuration. This example comes to us in strong overall condition, with a professionally refurbished Oyster case with those gorgeous chamfers clear and present and a 'rivet' Oyster bracelet with a blade clasp. The bezel assembly retains excellent definition and houses a gorgeous faded 'fat font' insert with a patinataed pip. Inside, the dial is beautifully-preserved, with a nice clean surface, gently patinated Tritium plots, and a handset that has aged slightly darker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__block-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many of us, this is what vintage is all about: subtle details, honest condition that tells a story, and uniqueness in wear\/patina. This one embodies all of the above!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52855367041341,"sku":"OC2767","price":17950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0765\/6138\/3741\/files\/ROLEX_SUB_MTRS_FIRST_WEB_1_93f3f59a-ea7e-4a28-ab4e-c596c1163422.jpg?v=1787100862","url":"https:\/\/oliverandclarke.com\/products\/rolex-submariner-ref-5512-meters-first-2","provider":"Oliver \u0026 Clarke Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}