On the 2012 however, the "dots" are not equal distance from the date.
It appears that the spacing on the left is less than the spacing on the right.
Also
The "dot" at the bottom center appears to be displaced to the left.
The "dot" is almost under the A of "ALS".
On all other bi-metal R5's that I have, the "dots" at either side of the date is the same distance from the date and the bottom "dot" is exactly in the center, ie below the L of "ALS".