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Pre-Owned Picks: A Rolex Submariner Ref. 14060, A Tudor Black Bay Pro, And A Canopus Gold Omega Speedmaster
Plus a Panerai Submersible and a JLC Polaris.
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All Rolex Submariner References Rolex
Every Rolex Submariner from 1953 ref. 6204 to today: years, dials, bezels, movements, nicknames.
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Submariner Rolex
The 1953 Rolex diver. James Bond's watch and the template every dive watch copies.
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Is the Rolex Submariner the most iconic watch ever?
Seventy-two years, one silhouette, and the single most recognised watch on earth. The Submariner survived James Bond, Steve McQueen, the quartz crisis, the wait-list era, and its own ubiquity. Time to answer the question everyone tiptoes around: is it actually the most iconic watch ever?
Dimensions · Guide
Case dimensions: Rolex Submariner Date Rolex
41 mm × 12.5 mm, lug 21 mm, Cal. 3235
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Fratello
One Man’s Ongoing Quest To Find His Long-Lost Rolex Submariner
For many of us, “that special watch” is something we may have bought to mark an occasion. Perhaps it was a gift. For Tom Place, his special Rolex Submariner is out there, somewhere, at the bottom of a lake in the United States. He is hell-bent on recovering it one day. Some people like wearing […] Visit One Man’s Ongoing Quest To Find His Long-Lost Rolex Submariner to read the full article.
Fratello
Sunday Morning Showdown: Tudor Black Bay Master Chronometer Vs. Rolex Submariner 124060
It’s Sunday morning! To be more exact, it’s the Sunday of Watches and Wonders. It’s the last day of this year’s fair before it’s in the history books. With the Fratello team back home and the Genevan dust clouds starting to settle, it’s time for our first Sunday Morning Showdown featuring one of the novelties […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Tudor Black Bay Master Chronometer Vs. Rolex Submariner 124060 to read the full article.
Fratello
Bringing A Rolex Submariner 5510 Australian “MilSub” Back To Life
Greg Petronzi is a passionate watchmaker who runs True Patina, a company that specializes in restoring vintage Rolex and Tudor watches. Recently, he sat down with me to share an ultra-rare Rolex Submariner 5510 that came across his workbench. Some of the best things about Rolex and Tudor are the stories. It has been a […] Visit Bringing A Rolex Submariner 5510 Australian “MilSub” Back To Life to read the full article.
Hodinkee
Pre-Owned Picks: A Tudor METAS Black Bay Burgundy, A Serti Dial Rolex Submariner, And A Hesalite Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 3861
Plus a Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar ref. 5140 in platinum, and a rose-gold Cartier Tortue.
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I Sold My First Grand Seiko and Bought My First Rolex Instead
I sold my first Grand Seiko.And the first expensive watch I ever bought myself.For a Rolex Explorer 36.This video is about two sales I didn't take lightly — the Grand Seiko SBGX355, a watch that should have been per...
Fratello
Sunday Morning Showdown: Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Vs. Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 126610LN
Welcome to another Sunday Morning Showdown. With sunshine finally appearing after a gray winter, it’s time to look forward to spring and summer. This week, we have a very special showdown. It’s a battle that we have never seen in our series - the current Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300M versus the current Rolex Submariner […] Visit Sunday Morning Showdown: Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Vs. Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 126610LN to read the full article.
Fratello
The Rolex Submariner, The “007 Prime Minister,” And A Cold War Mystery
This is the story of how one prime minister’s love of the sea connected him with a senior Rolex executive and inspired the gift of a Rolex Submariner. That prime minister, Harold Holt, was the leader of Australia at the height of the Cold War. His mysterious disappearance shocked the world. On Sunday, December 17th, […] Visit The Rolex Submariner, The “007 Prime Minister,” And A Cold War Mystery to read the full article.
Quill & Pad
10 Affordable Alternatives to Iconic Watches like the Rolex Submariner and Omega Moonwatch: The Lightweight Heavyweights!
A few brands and watches stand high above the rest. They are known to almost everyone and have become icons. Watches of this stature are not cheap, however, there are alternatives out there that are as compelling in their own right for a fraction of the price.
Fratello
The Original Frog Watch Leaps In On Monday - Rolex Submariner 16610LV “Kermit”
Even when something is objectively better, it could still be subjectively worse. I’m sure you can think of an example, be it cars, hi-fi equipment, boats, or watches, of course. When I had an unexpected encounter with the Rolex Submariner 16610LV “Kermit,” all kinds of thoughts went through my head. Yes, the current “Sub” is […] Visit The Original Frog Watch Leaps In On Monday - Rolex Submariner 16610LV “Kermit” to read the full article.
Hodinkee
Pre-Owned Picks: A Rolex Submariner Ref. 1680, A 1960s Longines, And A Full Gold 35mm Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
Plus an 18k gold vintage Minerva chronograph and an oversized Omega pocket watch.
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The Rolex Ladder Nobody Talks About
There are 7 levels of Rolex collector, and not one of them is about what you paid. Jason breaks down the full Rolex collector hierarchy — from the guy saving for his first Datejust, to the man with six references wh...
Hodinkee
Pre-Owned Picks: An IWC Ingenieur Ref. IW3506 From The ‘80s, A Solid Gold Blue Dial Rolex Submariner Ref. 16618, And An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 15510ST
Plus a killer complicated JLC Master Control and a read-to-dive Omega Ploprof.
Teddy Baldassarre
Rolex Submariner Guide
Few watches have achieved the worldwide fame and collectibility of the Rolex Submariner, one of the very first purpose-built dive watches and the one that established the formula that so many others still emulate. Nearly every luxury divers’ watch on the market today owes some stylistic debt to the Submariner, which remains to many collectors the gold standard of the category. The Submariner’s association with James Bond, which stems from its being worn by Sean Connery in the iconic movie role, doesn’t hurt its case either. Here’s what you need to know about the Rolex Submariner and why it continues to be an industry trendsetter in the modern day. Origins: The Rolex Oyster Case While most watch historians rightly pinpoint the 1950s as the era that gave rise to the modern, purpose-built diver’s watch, Rolex began paving the way as early as the 1920s. Hans Wilsdorf, who founded Rolex in 1905 and moved its headquarters to Geneva, Switzerland in 1919, was one of the earliest and most prominent proponents of making wristwatches more waterproof. It was a challenge that had plagued watchmakers for years, ever since pocket watches began fading from common usage in favor of the wrist-worn timepieces that gained wide acceptance in the wake of World War I. Wilsdorf’s 1926 invention, the so-called Oyster case, proved to be (no pun intended) a watershed for an evolving industry. Its innovative design combined a threaded, hermetically sealed caseback and a crown that screwe...
Two Broke Watch Snobs
The Rolex Submariner | A True Dive Watch Icon With Some Faults
Explore our hands-on piece as we discuss the pros and cons of history's most recognizable dive watch with unique insights and detailed photos
Hodinkee
Pre-Owned Picks: A Rolex Submariner ‘Kermit,’ A Blue Dial Omega Seamaster 300, And A Classique Move From Audemars Piguet
Plus a Master Collection model that highlights the best of Longines alongside a deeply limited Japanese-market Zenith El Primero.
Teddy Baldassarre
Watch Complications: A Comprehensive Guide
A watch complication, by definition, is any function offered by a timepiece that is in addition to its primary function of keeping the time. Despite the name, watch complications don't really have to be, well, all that complicated: that date display you glance at before signing a check qualifies as a complication even though it's not nearly as complex and dynamic as, say, the split-seconds chronograph you use to time racing laps or the world-time function you consult before making a call home on an international business trip. Here we run down the major watch complications from the simplest to the most mechanically sophisticated, and provide an example of each. Date Complications: Date Window Probably the most common of “small complications,” this is simply a display of the date via a numbered disk that passes under an aperture in the dial, usually positioned at 3 o’clock, 4:30, or 6 o’clock. Unless the watch is an annual or perpetual calendar, this date will need to be manually adjusted forward at the end of any month shorter than 31 days. Some watches, like the Rolex Submariner, enlarge this display by placing a magnifying lens over the window. Large Date This one also goes by “big date” “grande date,” or “panorama date,’ and is essentially just a larger version of the standard date display, though it usually uses two date disks (one for the tens numeral and the other for the ones) rather than one, and a double window, with each numeral appearing in...
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The Rolex AD Never Called Me... So I Visited Every AD in London
The Rolex AD never called.So I stopped waiting.I visited three or four authorised dealers across London looking for a brand new Rolex Explorer — and I was not leaving the city without one. After a few dead ends, Har...
Time+Tide
We asked Chat GPT to review the Doxa SUB 300 in the voice of Matthew McConaughey
Once upon a time, when Chat GPT made its debut and artificial intelligence became a point of mainstream discussion, we decided to let former president of the USA Donald Trump take a stab at writing a review of the Rolex Submariner. Well, an artificial intelligence pretending to be Trump that is. We do not have … ContinuedThe post We asked Chat GPT to review the Doxa SUB 300 in the voice of Matthew McConaughey appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Quill & Pad
5 More Affordable Tool Watches I’d Buy if I Didn’t Want to Spring for a Rolex Submariner - Reprise
If John Keil was to recommend a brand-new functional diver’s watch to a friend who was looking to spend within a certain price range, these would be his suggestions. Or, more specifically, here is what he would purchase himself in a variety of price categories.
Time+Tide
We asked you to describe the condition of this salvaged Rolex Submariner - these are our 5 favourite responses
Last week, we published a story on a Rolex Submariner watch that was salvaged by Australian surfer Matt Cuddihy. He found the watch trapped beneath a rock while snorkelling. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time+Tide (@timetidewatches) When we here at Time+Tide were pushing around the idea of publishing a … ContinuedThe post We asked you to describe the condition of this salvaged Rolex Submariner – these are our 5 favourite responses appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
In-Depth: Examining Value And Price Over Time With The ‘No Date’ Rolex Submariner
We now have a decade behind us of modern price history – let's dig into it.
Time+Tide
Richard Hammond reveals the Rolex Submariner that was burnt alive in his terrible car crash
Richard Hammond and his Rolex Submariner both survived a fiery car crash.The post Richard Hammond reveals the Rolex Submariner that was burnt alive in his terrible car crash appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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MY ROLEX 1675 GMT "Tiffany & Co" STAMPED DIAL - NEW FUCHSIA BEZEL!!
The journey down the vintage watch wormhole continues with my new Fuchsia bezel on my 1967 Rolex 1675 GMT "Tiffany & Co" stamped dial.
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[VIDEO] Inside the Collection: Pairing the Tudor Pelagos 39 & the Rolex Submariner 14060M
As much as I advocate for expanding your boundaries when it comes to the type of watches you experience, most of our time is spent in the middle of our lane. These are the comfort food of watches, the sweet spot you keep coming back to. For me, these are typically simple divers or tool watches, the archetype of which is of course the Submariner. Not very exciting, but a great everyday companion that’s easy to use and read, with an uncanny ability to pair with pretty much any outfit or look. Plenty of other watches fall into the category as well, but the Submariner sets the bar, and does so particularly well in the form of the reference 14060M. Where more modern references have veered ever so slightly into “it needs to make a statement” territory, there is a humbleness that remains within the 14060, if ever a word could be applied to a Submariner. The peculiar vibe of the 14060 may be absent within the present catalog of Rolex sports watches, but that doesn’t mean it’s not out there in other more modern watches. In fact, you don’t have to stray far from the family to find such a candidate. Tudor has managed to capture a lot of the charm of early Rolex references in recent years, and one in particular strikes me as a perfect embodiment of what I love about 5 digit Subs, and that is the Pelagos 39. When this watch was introduced I referred to it as the modern Sub we never got, and expanded on that in my full review of the watch. I’ve since welcomed a P39 into ...
Time+Tide
Donald Trump shares his thoughts on the Rolex Submariner with us. Well, sort of…
No, we did not actually speak with former president Donald Trump. The below – where we asked AI to review the Rolex Submariner in the style of Donald Trump – is actually another reflection of how much the ChatGPT technology is evolving. Since we did this earlier in the week, the AI has since been updated to … ContinuedThe post Donald Trump shares his thoughts on the Rolex Submariner with us. Well, sort of… appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
TRADING FACES: Why I swapped my Rolex Submariner for a Rolex Explorer 1016
I have penned nearly a thousand articles for this site over the last two years, but two of the most read were under the Trading Faces tag – where I dissect an actual watch trade I have made in my collection. I love that you guys love it, because I love writing them. But now I … ContinuedThe post TRADING FACES: Why I swapped my Rolex Submariner for a Rolex Explorer 1016 appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Hodinkee
The Two Watch Collection: A Modern Rolex Submariner 14060 And A Vintage Piaget 12103
When thinking about assembling this two watch collection, I chose to interpret the idea in the most straightforward and practical way possible: Which pair of watches would have me covered anywhere, anytime? While the previous two columns from Jack and Ben each looked at a pair of watches with some similarities that revealed the respective brands’ idiosyncrasies, I'm going for two totally different timepieces here. The dichotomy is obvious, yet it is highly revealing of the distinctive benefits different types of wristwatches can bring. To the right you probably recognized a modern Rolex Submariner, and to the left we have a vintage ultra-thin Piaget. It'd be hard to think of two less-similar watches.
Hodinkee
Watching Movies: Sean Connery Originates The Role Of James Bond Wearing A Rolex Submariner Ref. 6538 In 'Dr. No'
For all you film buffs who think he wears the Sub on a NATO strap – our watch-related movie of the week might surprise you.
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The Perfect Vintage Rolex? 🤔
Is the early 1980s two-tone Rolex GMT-Master the perfect vintage watch? From its gorgeous gilt nipple dial to the perfectly matching tritium hands, this classic proves that two-tone watches are incredible and making a...