Sub 5212

[alterego]

Abut once or twice a week  I check the daily wrist thread and more and more fellow members post pics of the Rolex 5212. This is a nice watch and I thought about asking owners what you feel is that makes this particular model so special and sought for by rep (and gen) watch  enthusiasts.

[mjmj]

Do you mean a 5512?

[alterego]

Exactly. I mean the 5512. Sorry, I guess there is no 5212 Rolex, or is there ? I was confused with the model numbers.

[monkeypunch]

I prefer the cleaner look of a 5513 myself, but if I had to guess one of the many reasons the 5512 is so adored is because Steve McQueen wore one.

[woof*]

I think it's the chrono certified movement that I like about the 5512

 

[Powell21]

Or it's the IMO pinnacle of Rolex design.

Clean, simple and understated.