The reference dive watch
Diving watches par excellence, the Oyster Perpetual Submariner and the Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date embody the historical link between Rolex and the world of underwater exploration.
Introduced in 1953, the Submariner was the first wristwatch to be water-resistant to a depth of 100 meters. The Submariner Date, equipped with a date function, was introduced in 1969. The watertightness of both models was later increased to 300 meters. Renowned for their robustness, they also conquered the mainland and became the watches of choice for a wide variety of activities and sports.
The design of the diving watch par excellence
The design of the Submariner, an underwater survival tool, is entirely determined by the practical needs of divers. The model has been evolving through the incorporation of elements that improve its functionality.
With their 41 mm Oyster case, dial with oversized luminescent indexes and hands, unidirectional rotating bezel and Oyster bracelet, the Submariner and Submariner Date are among the most recognizable watches ever designed. A key element of its functionality, the high-tech ceramic Cerachrom graduated bezel disc fully contributes to its strong identity. Its 60-minute graduation allows divers to precisely control their dive time.
Reliability, robustness and functionality
The Oyster case of the Submariner and Submariner Date guarantees water-resistance to a depth of 300 meters. The Triplock crown, equipped with a triple water-resistant system, is screwed solidly into the case and guarantees total water-resistance.
Designed to be both robust and comfortable, the Oyster bracelet is equipped with an Oysterlock safety clasp that prevents any unintentional opening, and with the Rolex Glidelock extension system, which allows precise adjustment of the bracelet length without the need for any tools.
The Submariner and Submariner Date are equipped with caliber 3230 and caliber 3235 respectively, self-winding mechanical movements fully developed and manufactured by Rolex. Their architecture, manufacturing quality and innovative features give them excellent performance in terms of precision and reliability. The power reserve of both movements is approximately 70 hours.
Superlative Chronometer Certification
Like all Rolex watches, the Submariner and Submariner Date are Superlative Chronometer certified. This designation attests that each watch leaving the brand’s workshops has successfully passed a series of tests carried out by Rolex in its in-house laboratories. Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal and is accompanied by a five-year international warranty.
Key to the depths
Although the Submariner was conceived for underwater exploration and diving, fresh from the Rolex workshops, the watch was an immediate success and many deep-sea professionals put it to the test for the brand. One of these pioneers was Dimitri Rebikoff, a French engineer and underwater photographer.
In his 1953 report, Rebikoff wrote that the Submariner’s performance during the tests had been extraordinary: “We can confirm that this watch has not only proved completely satisfactory under extremely harsh diving conditions and especially fatal to the material used, but has also proved to be an indispensable aid to any scuba dive.”
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