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The 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. The 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. The piece that we have here hails from the early years of the 5512 production run where gilt printed dials were still in use by the brand. Gilt dials are when the lettering and fonts are punched out of the dial so that the brass ‘gilt’ color shows through creating a golden text appearance. These are not very easy to produce and were ultimately discontinued by Rolex in the later half of the 1960s, as they couldn’t be produced in the same quantity as a matte dial - but nothing shines and glistens quite like these gilt dials. This example dates to circa 1961 and features an sharp refurbished case housing a beautiful glossy dial, a lightly faded 'long 5' bezel insert , and comes fitted to a well preserved 'stretch-rivet' Oyster bracelet to match. It is fair to say that watches like this, preserved with these truly excellent dials do not surface often. Collectors tend to hold onto these best-in-class examples making this an incredible opportunity to snag this one. Condition: Case: Recently polished case is thick and sharp displaying prominent bevels. Dial: Mint. Bracelet: Rolex rivet bracelet ref. 7206 with “80” end links in great condition. *Minute hand appears to be color matched to the dial Shipping: All watches will be shipped via FedEx Insured Priority Overnight shipping. International shipping will be shipped via FedEx International Priority Express, always fully insured. This service is included in the listed price and will not incur any additional fees. All watches are shipped 1-2 business days after receiving payment confirmation by Chrono24. We are unable to ship watches on Saturday or Sunday. Our Policy: We service or perform necessary maintenance to the extent necessary to all of our watches, unless otherwise noted. All watches are listed and sold running and functioning as intended. Our Guarantee: Through rigorous vetting of each watch offered, we’re able to guarantee authenticity of our pieces. Ultimately, your satisfaction is our mission, as is helping you get YOUR perfect watch. If you have any questions at all, we will get back to you ASAP. Each of our timepieces are vetted, evaluated, authenticated, and approved by our experienced team of experts and watchmakers prior to sale. We guarantee the period-correctness of all components unless otherwise disclosed. We guarantee the authenticity of each watch in perpetuity.

The Rolex Submariner 116610LN is a part of Rolex's iconic Submariner line, which has become synonymous with precision under pressure and a benchmark for dive watches across the globe. The model, launched in 2010, features a robust Oystersteel case with a diameter of 40mm, designed to withstand depths of up to 300 meters. It is powered by Rolex's Caliber 3135, an automatic movement celebrated for its endurance and reliability. The Submariner 116610LN comes with a unidirectional rotatable bezel, black dial, highly legible Chromalight display for readability in dark conditions, and a secure Oysterlock clasp to prevent accidental opening.