Rolex Submariner
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The Rolex Submariner is a line of watches manufactured by Rolex, designed for diving and known for their resistance to water. The first Submariner, released in 1953 and introduced in 1954, was the world's first watch designed with an eye on water resistance and tested in high-pressure underwater environments. It is a part of Rolex's Oyster Perpetual Professional line.
[edit] Early Submariners (1953-1967)
The first Submariner was introduced in 1953 and was rated at a questioned 600ft water resistance, and the watch was subsequently updated through the decade with improved water resistance and improved movements.
Launched in 1953, Rolex celebrated the 50th anniversary by Launching the Rolex Submariner anniversary edition ( 16610 LV) . The distinguishing feature being the green bezel and Maxi dial.
The submariner is available in the following metals:
Rolex Submariner 14060M : No Date Submariner in steel
Rolex Submariner 16610: Submariner date in steel
Rolex Submariner 16610LV: Anniversary Submariner date in steel.
Rolex Submariner 16613 : Submariner date in steel and gold.
Rolex Submariner 16618 : Submariner date in gold.
The Submariner can be taken to a maximum depth of 330 metres/1000 ft and it is the dive watch with which all other dive watches are compared and benchmarked.
The Rolex Sea-dweller was introduced in 1971. It is a heavier duty version of the Submariner date in steel, and features a thicker case and crystal. It also incorporates a Helium escape valve for use with helium based breathing gas mixtures in saturation diving. The current model (ref 16600) is guaranteed waterproof to 1220 metres/4000feet.
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