5512, Submariner, 'Four-Liner' Gilt Dial, Steel 20th Anniversary meant to recall step-cases of

meant to recall step-cases of the mid-century but much more beautifully finished

the 16018 introduced both a sapphire crystal and quick-set to the Datejust

While perhaps deceptively simple at first glance

only examples prior to ~2003 were made with tritium hands and dials

5512, Submariner, 'Four-Liner' Gilt Dial, Steel 20th Anniversary meant to recall step-cases ofA remarkably well preserved 'Four Liner' gilt dial ref. 5512 Submariner. In 1962 and after, the 5512 became the Chronometer certified Submariner which sold at premium in period. Since, Rolex have confirmed that the 5512 is approximately 10 times rarer than the non Chronometer 5513 via production numbers. This has seen the 5512 find a new collecting base in recent years, as the ultimate of its category. This gilt example is beautifully preserved with