Rolex Submariner
Deep confidence
The Oyster Perpetual Submariner and Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date, archetypes of the divers’ watch, epitomize the historic link between Rolex and underwater exploration. When it was launched in 1953, the Submariner was the first diving wristwatch waterproof to a depth of 100 meters. The Submariner Date, which features a date function, was launched in 1969. The water resistance of both models was later increased to 300 meters. Thanks to their reputation for robustness, they also reached dry land and became the watches of choice for a wide variety of activities and sports.
A true divers’ watch by design
As an underwater survival tool, the Submariner’s design has been entirely dictated by the practical needs of divers. The model has evolved technically and been endowed with features to improve overall functionality.
With their 41 mm diameter Oyster case, dial featuring large luminescent hour markers and hands, unidirectional rotating bezel, and Oyster bracelet, the Submariner and Submariner Date are among the most recognizable watches ever made. A key element of their functionality, the graduated Cerachrom bezel disc made of high-tech ceramic contributes fully to their very strong identity. Its 60-minute graduation allows divers to precisely measure their immersion time.
Reliability, robustness and functionality
The Submariner and Submariner Date’s Oyster case is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 300 metres (1,000 feet). The Triplock winding crown – fitted with a triple waterproofness system – screws down securely against the case, providing increased water resistance.
Designed to be both robust and comfortable, the Oyster bracelet is equipped with an Oysterlock safety clasp, which prevents accidental opening, and the Rolex Glidelock extension system, allowing fine adjustment of the bracelet length without using any tools.
The Submariner and Submariner Date are respectively equipped with caliber 3230 and caliber 3235, self-winding movements entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. They deliver high performance, particularly in terms of precision, autonomy, user comfort and reliability. and benefit from a power reserve of approximately 70 hours.
Superlative Chronometer certification
Like all Rolex timepieces, watches in the Submariner range are covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification. This designation testifies that every watch leaving the brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories, according to its own criteria. The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by a green seal and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.
A key to the deep
The Submariner was created specifically for underwater exploration and diving. When it first came out of the Rolex workshops, the watch was an immediate success with many pioneering deep-sea professionals, who were asked to test it. One of those trailblazers was Dimitri Rebikoff, a French engineer and underwater photographer. In his 1953 report, Rebikoff wrote that it had performed outstandingly well in trials: “We are able to confirm that this watch has not only given entire satisfaction in diving conditions which were extremely tough and particularly murderous for the material used, but that it has proved an indispensable accessory for all diving with independent equipment.”
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