The Swiss-made replica Rolex Submariner emerged in 1959 with squared crown guards, after which UK perfect replica Rolex shifted to what collectors call the “eagle beak” shape. Subsequently, Rolex settled on a more pointed design, known as “PCG” (pointed crown guards), from around 1959 to 1963. The final evolution in the mid-1960s led to the rounded crown guards that continue to be used in modern luxury replica Rolex sport replica watches. The introduction of PCG coincided with the addition of two lines of “Chronometer Certification” text on the dial of the 5512, distinguishing it from the non-chronometer certified, two-line 5513 model introduced around the same period. A “PCG” 5512 is typically priced at about a 102% premium over a later, matte-dial four-line 5512 reference.
In 2003, UK best 1:1 replica Rolex introduced the Submariner reference 16610LV, the first stainless steel Submariner to feature a green bezel, diverging from the traditional black. This green bezel edition marked the 50th anniversary of the Submariner and was produced between 2003 and 2010. Early models included a “flat 4” bezel where the top of the “4” numeral was flatter and the inside more trapezoidal. Later models had a sharper top and a more triangular inner portion. These early “Flat 4” Swiss movement copy Rolex reference 16610LV “Kermit” Submariners often command a premium of 30-100%, depending on the condition and whether they come with the original box, papers, etc.