{"id":20842,"date":"2022-01-31T04:02:46","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T09:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rubberb.com\/blog\/?p=20842"},"modified":"2022-01-31T05:36:06","modified_gmt":"2022-01-31T10:36:06","slug":"rolex-submariner-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rubberb.com\/blog\/rolex-submariner-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Rolex Submariner Guide – Watch Models & Straps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Rolex Submariner Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Rolex Submariner is probably the world’s most sought after Rolex, other than the Rolex Daytona. However it is easily the most recognizable timepiece in the Rolex collection. Ian Flemming and Sean Connery made the Submariner the worlds most recognizable watch worn by the worlds most recognizable spy – James Bond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bond is a naval officer and wearing a timepiece made for the ocean is not only fitting, but practical. Add to that, his many gadgets added to the timepiece including high powered magnets, lasers and an actual working saw and you have the ultimate watch any spy could want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Submariner is a stunning timepiece. No matter which model you choose and color scheme, this timepiece is a perfect addition to your collection, even if it is your only timepiece you own. It is versatile and works well both at the beach and at the boardroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visibility both in daytime and night is exceptional. Its waterproofness and tough build means it can be worn in the pool, diving in the ocean and is also sturdy enough to withstand most sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rolex Submariner Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Oyster Perpetual Submariner was the first timepiece capable of submerging to 100 meters.\u00a0 Rolex released the Submariner in 1954. Although it was not the first dive watch, it became the first pure diver’s watch to achieve this depth. It is a tool watch of the highest caliber and is highly sought after by collectors and first time Rolex owners all over the world. This has driven up the value of these timepieces in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Rolex never rested on its success. It continued to develop the Submariner. It increased the size of the case to 40mm and added crown-guards on either side of the winding crown for protection in 1959. In 1969 it added a date window to the Submariner. In 1979 the sapphire crystal became the standard for scratch resistant glass on the Sub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1988 Rolex changed the stainless steel from 316L to 904L giving it added strength and long lasting shine. In 2020 the case increased to 41mm and the movement was completely redesigned to the new 3230 caliber with the power reserve extended to 70 hours. For the date models a cyclops lens over the date window. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rolex increased water resistance to 200 feet with its 1955-56 reference 6200. In 1979 the Submariner reached 1000 feet of waterproof depth support and it also received a unidirectional turning bezel. Rolex added 4,000 feet of resistance in the Sea-Dweller models, and 12,800 feet of waterproof depth support in the Rolex Deep-Sea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Submariner with different color straps from Rubber B<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Submariner has had an extensive number of versions over the years:
Reference 6204 (1953) – Cal. A260
Reference 6205 (1954) – Cal. A296 or Cal. A260
Reference 6200 (1955-6) – Cal. A296\/775
Reference 6205 – (1953-7) caliber A260 9 3\/4\u2033
Reference 6536 (1955-9) – Caliber 1030
Reference 6536\/1 (1955-61) – Caliber 1030
Reference 6538 (1956-9)- Caliber 1030
Reference 5510 (1958)- Caliber 1530
Reference 5508 (1958-62) – Caliber 1530
Reference 5512 (1959-80) – Caliber 1530, 1560, 1570 – “Superlative Chronomerter Officially Certified” is added to the dial.
Reference 5513 (1962-89) – Caliber 1520, 1530
Reference 5514 – (1970’s) Caliber 1520
Reference 14060 (1990-8) – Caliber 3030
Reference 14060M (1998-2012) – Caliber 3130
Reference 114060 (2012-20) – Caliber 3130
Reference 124060 (2021-present)<\/a> – Caliber 3230<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Submariners with Date followed a slightly different path.
Reference 1680 (1969 -79)\u00a0 – Caliber 1570
Reference 1680\/8\u00a0\u2013 (1969-79) – Caliber 1575
Reference16800\u00a0\u2013 (1979-88) – Caliber 3035
Reference 16808\u00a0\u2013 (1979-88) – Caliber 3035
Reference 16803\u00a0\u2013 (1984-88) – Caliber 3035
Reference 168000\u00a0\u2013 (1988-89) – Caliber 3035
Reference 16610\u00a0\u2013 (1989-2010) – Caliber 3135
Reference 16618\u00a0\u2013 (1989-2010) – Caliber 3135
Reference 16613\u00a0\u2013 (1989-2010) – Caliber 3135
Reference 16610LV\u00a0\u2013 (2003-10) – Caliber 3135
Reference 116618LN\u00a0\u2013 (2008-20) – Caliber 3135
Reference 116618LB\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 (2008-20) – Caliber 3135
Reference 116613LN\u00a0\u2013 (2009-20) – Caliber 3135
Reference 116613LB\u00a0\u2013 (2009-20) – Caliber 3135
Reference 116619\u00a0\u2013 (2008-20) – Caliber 3135
Reference 116610LN\u00a0\u2013 (2010-2020) – Caliber 3135
Reference 116610LV\u00a0\u2013 (2010-2020) – Caliber 3135
Reference 126610LN\u00a0\u2013 (2020-Present)<\/a> – Caliber 3235 Black Dial and Bezel with Date
Reference 126610LV\u00a0\u2013 (2020-Present)<\/a> – Caliber 3235 Oystersteel with Green bezel and black dial
Reference 126618LN\u00a0\u2013 (2020-Present)<\/a> – Caliber 3235 Yellow Gold with black dial and bezel
Reference <\/strong>126618LB\u00a0\u2013 (2020-Present)<\/a> – Caliber 3235 Yellow Gold with Blue Bezel and Dial.
Reference 126613LN\u00a0\u2013 (2020-Present)<\/a> – Caliber 3235 Yellow Gold and Oystersteel “Rolesor” with Black Dial and Bezel
Reference 126613LB\u00a0\u2013 (2020-Present)<\/a> – Caliber 3235 Yellow Gold and Oystersteel “Rolesor” with Blue dial and bezel
Reference 126619LB\u00a0\u2013 (2020-Present)<\/a> – Caliber 3235 White gold with Black Dial and Blue Bezel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Submariner has appeared in classic stainless steel (now called Oystersteel), Yellow gold, White gold, and two-tone gold (which is called Rolesor combining gold and Oystersteel on both the band and the watch case).\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Submariner with Green “Hulk” bezel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n