Rolex Submariner
The Oyster Perpetual Submariner and Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date, archetypes of the diving watch, epitomise the historic link between Rolex and underwater exploration. Introduced in 1953, the Submariner was the first divers’ wristwatch waterproof to a depth of 100 metres. The Submariner Date, with a date display in addition to the time, was presented in 1969. The waterproofness of both models was later increased to 300 metres. Robust and reliable, they have conquered not only the sea but also the land, becoming popular for a wide range of sports and activities.
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Since its launch, the Submariner has been continually improved to enhance its waterproofness, robustness and functionality.
Designed for divers’ needs
An essential instrument for survival underwater, the Submariner’s design is entirely dictated by the practical needs of divers. The model has evolved over time and been endowed with features that have made it ever more functional.
With their 41 mm Oyster case, distinctive dial with large luminescent hour markers and hands, unidirectional rotatable bezel and Oyster bracelet, the Submariner and Submariner Date are among the most recognisable watches ever made. The graduated Cerachrom insert in high-technology ceramic is key to their functionality and contributes to their unique identity. Its 60-minute graduation allows divers to monitor their time underwater precisely.
Reliability, robustness and functionality
The Oyster case of the Submariner and Submariner Date is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 300 metres. Equipped with a triple waterproofness system and screwed down securely against the case, the Triplock winding crown provides maximum protection.
Superlative Chronometer certification
Like all Rolex watches, the Submariner models carry the Superlative Chronometer certification. This designation confirms that every watch has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories and according to its own criteria. The green seal symbolises this status and is coupled with an international five-year guarantee.
The key to the depths
The Submariner was specifically designed for underwater exploration and deep-sea diving. As soon as it left the Rolex workshops, it was enthusiastically adopted by many pioneers of professional diving who were asked to test it. One was the French engineer and underwater photographer Dimitri Rebikoff, whose 1953 report praised the watch for its reliability under extremely demanding diving conditions and its value as an indispensable piece of equipment.
