Rolex Submariner is one of the major models of the Rolex brand which has been one of the most celebrated Swiss watches in the watch industry. Rolex as a brand came into being in 1905 through the ingenuity of Hans Wilsdorf and his brother in-law Afred Davis. Both men began their watch producing ventures with their names as “Wilsdorf and Davis”. Later in 1908, they registered the growing company as trademark with the name “Rolex”. The Rolex Submariner is among the best models of the Rolex brand. It has wonderful features and elaborate facts.
The Basic Historical Facts about Rolex Submariner
- The Rolex Submariner came into being in 1954 about many years after Rolex brand made its debut. The Submariner was introduced to the public in the Swiss Watch Fair known as the Basel Fair that took place in 1954.
- The Rolex Submariner ever since it came into being is recognized as a classic and luxury watch and indeed one of the major models of the Rolex brand that is widely in used even till today.
- Original, the Rolex Submariner is a part of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Professional line which is the greatest category of selections of watches in the Rolex family.
- The Rolex Submariner has been used in various great expeditions in the history of the world such as the Moana expedition and the Overland expedition in the Antarctic continent. There, Rolex Submariner showcased its uniqueness as it withstood temperatures at 45 degree below zero Celsius.
- Rolex Submariner came in two major case reference numbers during its appearance. These include: 6204 and 6205. Both contained the Submariner logo. Both of them became the best early models of the Rolex Submariner. Initially, the very first Rolex Submariner came with the reference number 6200 in 1954. It was the first to make use of the Mercedes hand set, which later became the basic feature for subsequent Submariners.
The Various Models of the Rolex Submariner
Rolex Submariner had early models which include:
- The small crown 6536
- The oversized crown 6538
- The small crown 5508
- The large crown 5510
- The chronometer version 5512
- The non-chronometer 5513
As the Rolex Company progressed, modifications were done and newer brands of the Rolex Submariner came into being. Some of them are as follows:
- The Submariner 14060M (Steel)
- The Submariner Date 16610 (Steel)
- The Anniversary Submariner Date 16610LV (Steel)
- The Submariner Date 16613 (Steel and gold)
- The Submariner Date 16618 (Gold)
Here are the general features of the Rolex Submariner models:
- All models of the Rolex Submariner are water resistant and waterproof up to the depth of 300 meters/1000 ft
- Most models of the Rolex Submariner have solid block of 904L stainless steel or gold.
- Most of them have wonderful inbuilt mechanical calendar that changes to the next day at midnight.
In all, the Rolex Submariner is indeed very superb.
