Rolex Submariner - A Watch To Unlock The Deep Seas

There is nothing that comes close to the feeling that you experience when you wear a Rolex on your wrist. The combination of comfort and the balanced weight, along with the classic design, a Rolex is always a treasure worth preserving.

When it comes to Rolex watches, a question that is often asked is “What is the most popular Rolex watch of all time?" Our answer would be The Rolex Submariner. In fact, the Rolex Submariner or “Sub” as it is known, has now become the archetype of what a perfect modern dive watch should look and function like. From its once utilitarian watch position, the Rolex Submariner has graduated to become the ultimate symbol of success and status.

Ever since it was introduced in 1953, the Rolex Submariner has not only epitomized the words “dive watch” but also has been a great sports watch that every watch lover worth their salt has always wanted to possess.

With luminous rotating bezels, matte black dials and water resistance of up to 328 feet or 100 meters, no wonder these watches have become coveted collector’s items today. 

Top 3 Specialities Of the Rolex Submariner:

• One of the first diving watches and also the most well-known:

The Rolex Submariner was one of the first diving watches ever to be produced and also is one of the most popular, making it a coveted masterpiece and also a watch that can be passed on to the next generation. 

• Contains an amazing high-quality chronometer: in-house calibers 3130 and 3135:

The Rolex Submariner has a powerhouse inside, with the in-house calibers 3130 and 3135. The models without a date indicator are powered by the caliber 3130, while the models with a date indicator are powered by the caliber 3135. Both these movements have also been classified as chronographs, because both have passed the penultimate tests of quality from the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute).

• The classic Rolex design with prestige and recognition value:

The Rolex Submariner comes in the classic Rolex design and is recognized all over the world. No wonder there is a whole black market, filled with Rolex counterfeits, with Rolex Submariner being the most popular of them!

Price:

When compared to the other Rolex classique models, the Rolex Submariner comes in the affordable range. While a Rolex Submariner (No Date) retails for about $7900, in mint condition, and about $7400 when it is preowned, Rolex Submariner Date, which has a date display retails for about $9300 when in mint condition and about $8700 when pre-owned. 

If you’re one of the die-hard fans of gold watches, you can also possess a Rolex Submariner in yellow or white gold. While the yellow gold version is available in both a black bezel and dial, it costs about $29,000.

If you’re not looking to dish out that much money, you can also find the same models in stainless steel and gold, which are often much less expensive, online. 

Movement: 

The Rolex Submariner, that comes with with a Cyclops lens date indicator is run by the caliber 3135, which was produced all the way back in 1989.  This movement was designed to be highly accurate and extremely robust, and comes with a hard case back. This doesn’t in any way take away from the extremely aesthetically pleasing movements. With a bright red aluminum crown wheel and a brilliant blue Parachrom hairspring that stands out the most, this movement is a wonder to watch! 

The Rolex Submariner without the date indicator is run by the caliber 3130. As always, Rolex has taken special steps in order to optimize the most important components, like the balance spring, which helped tremendously in improving the total overall accuracy.

Technical Highlights:

• In- house calibers 3130 and 3135 are Chronometer-certified
• Has an anti-magnetic Parachrom hairspring with a Breguet overcoil
• Also comes with a Quickset date feature and balance stop, that can help set the watch to the exact second
• Has microstella nuts to get an exact precision index adjustment

Most popular models:

Although there are myriad different versions in the Submariner series that have always grabbed attention, the four specific models that stand above the rest are the Vintage Submariner Models, namely 1680, 5513, 6200, and also the 6538.

These models have been known to be the most coveted watches by Rolex enthusiasts across the world, and for good reason. The Rolex Submariner 1680, for example, was first introduced to the general public all the way back in 1966, but still is one of the most sought after watches. The most interesting features in this particular Rolex model are its exceptional 3mm domed crystal, that rises much higher above the bezel and case than the other Submariner models, and it’s unforgettable Red Sub Dial, which is why the watch is fondly called “The Red Sub”

Celebrity usage:

The Rolex Submariner has often been worn by icons of the silver screen, world luminaries, sports legends, and basically any set of noteworthy individuals that you can think of. From Jack Black to Tom Hardy, and Mark Wahlberg who loves flaunting his Gold Rolex Submariner, this watch has had more red-carpet debuts than any other.  And it’s not only men, female fashion icons like Queen Latifa and Charlize Theron have also been oft-spotted flaunting their favorite Rolex Submariners too! 

Buying Guide: 

Do remember though, if you are looking to pick up a Rolex Submariner for yourself, it is best advised to go through a reputed channel, like ours. We are located in the center of the busy shopping and tourist district of Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, and our core expertise is the sale of new and used watches belonging to some of the best Swiss brands, including Rolex. 

We at the Phoenix Watch Company have been specialists in the sales of luxury watches for more than two decades, and would love to have you over for a visit!

As an investment:

The Rolex Submariner has always maintained high value and has excellent potential to appreciate it. The resale value of this ever-popular Rolex watch is also something that you’d want to consider. With a high probability of lasting for decades because of its quality and rarity, this watch is also a great investment if you’re looking for one!

In a nutshell:

The Rolex Submariner should be your go-to watch if you’re an avid sports fan or are a frequent outdoorsy person, looking for the ultimate adventure companion. The water resistance is one of the biggest reasons why watch-lovers world over loves this watch. And the water resistance has only been progressing over time. 

While the first Submariner had a water resistance of about 100 meters, the models now have progressed to an astonishing water resistance of up to 300 meters or almost a thousand feet! 

Fans especially love the fact that both the zero marker and the hour markers have been filled with a special luminous material called Chromalight, which glow blue and are much more iridescent than the usual SuperLuminova that is used in watches. 

Another brilliant feature is that Rolex chose to add a platinum dusting to the numbers and indexes on the bezel. The hands of the watch are also dome-shaped and made out of gold, just like the index markers present on the dial. Apart from the minute and hour hands, the second hand also features a special luminous spot. 

In totality, the Rolex Submariner weighs around 150 g or 0.33 lbs, making it quite an easy watch to wear throughout the day. The fact that the backside of the bracelet, the case and also the inner side of the fold-over clasp are all silky smooth also adds to the comfort level. The special Glidelock clasp also helps in adjusting the bracelet size in 2 mm increments allowing the wearer to wear it directly on the wrist, and also over a diving suit.