Rolex

Rolex Submariner Réf. 5512 Meter First

€22.000 EUR

This 1968 Rolex Submariner 5512 “four-line” Meters First is an absolutely iconic model. Contrary to a common misconception, Steve McQueen’s true watch was not an Explorer II “Freccione,” but indeed a 5512—hence the nickname sometimes mistakenly applied to other references.

This 5512 belongs to the first Submariners with a matte dial, and—crucially—was one of the rare dive watches of the era to be chronometer-certified, which explains the “Officially Certified” inscription and the key distinction from the 5513.

The Meters First specification, produced before 1970, predates the Feet First versions intended for the U.S. market and today represents the most sought-after variant. The luminous elements are original, the overall condition is exceptionally well-preserved, and the historical significance is major: one of the very few chronometer-certified dive watches ever produced by Rolex, making it a top-tier collector’s piece.

 

 

Cette Rolex Submariner 5512 quatre lignes, “Meters First”, datant de 1968, est un modèle absolument mythique. Contrairement à une idée reçue souvent entretenue, la véritable montre de Steve McQueen n’était pas une Explorer II “Freccione”, mais bien une 5512 — d’où le surnom parfois donné à tort à d’autres références.

Cette 5512 fait partie des premières Submariner à cadran mat, et surtout des rares montres de plongée de l’époque à être certifiées chronomètre, ce qui explique la présence de la mention “Officially Certified” et la distinction fondamentale avec la 5513.

La spécificité Meters First, produite avant 1970, précède les versions Feet First destinées au marché américain et constitue aujourd’hui la variante la plus recherchée. Les éléments luminescents sont d’origine, l’ensemble est remarquablement conservé, et l’importance historique est majeure : l’un des très rares exemplaires de montre de plongée chronomètre jamais produits par Rolex, une pièce de collection de tout premier plan

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