{"id":27384,"date":"2024-12-17T16:58:20","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T05:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/?p=27384"},"modified":"2024-12-22T12:52:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T01:52:04","slug":"rolex-submariner-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\/rolex-submariner-watch","title":{"rendered":"Rolex Submariner Buyers Guide: Everything You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Let\u2019s be honest, your timepiece collection is incomplete without a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rolex.com\/en-us\/watches\/submariner\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rolex<\/a>. <\/span>The Swiss luxury watch <em>manufacture <\/em>has been a mainstay in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">haute horlogerie<\/a> <\/em>since its inception in London at the turn of the 20th Century.  Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf opted to take the business to the home of fine watchmaking in Geneva, Switzerland, where Rolex would cement itself as the ultimate symbol of precision, craftsmanship, and timeless style. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Over the decades, Rolex has become synonymous with success and ambition (if you can get your hands on one); a veritable favourite brand with important pop culture references, in addition to being seen on the wrists of Hollywood legends and world leaders to deep-sea divers and explorers. <\/p><p class=\"p1\">Whether it\u2019s the iconic <strong>Submariner<\/strong>, the elegant <strong>Datejust<\/strong>, or the trailblazing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\/rolex-gmt-master-buying-guide\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GMT-Master II<\/a><\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\/best-rolex-watches-men\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">there\u2019s a Rolex watch for everyone<\/a>. They\u2019re not just tools for telling time, but emblematic of an individual\u2019s achievement and status. <a href=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/watches\/rolex-watch-prices\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The prices may change with each horological year<\/a>, but Rolex\u2019s inherent appeal is notably timeless. <\/p><div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this <em>Rolex Submariner<\/em> story<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-features-of-the-2024-rolex-submariner\" data-level=\"2\">Features of the 2024 Rolex Submariner<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-origins-of-the-rolex-submariner\" data-level=\"2\">Origins Of The Rolex Submariner<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-submariner-in-popular-culture\" data-level=\"2\">The Submariner In Popular Culture<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-iconic-rolex-submariner-design\" data-level=\"2\">Iconic Rolex Submariner Design<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-a-timeless-movement\" data-level=\"2\">A Timeless Movement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-variations-on-a-theme\" data-level=\"2\">Variations On A Theme<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-where-to-buy-a-rolex-submariner\" data-level=\"2\">Where To Buy A Rolex Submariner<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>    <div class=\"content-subscribe\">\n        <div class=\"subscribe-box\">\n            <p class=\"subscribe-title\">Curated news for men, <br\/>delivered to your inbox.<\/p>\n            <form class=\"subscribe-form\" method=\"POST\">\n                <div class=\"subscribe-input\">\n                    <label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"subscribe-email\">Email:<\/label>\n                    <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" id=\"subscribe-email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email\" required class=\"form-control\" autocomplete=\"on\" \/>\n                    <button type=\"submit\" class=\"button button-primary subscribe-button\">Sign Up<\/button>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" name=\"source\" value=\"article\" \/>\n                    <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce\" name=\"_wpnonce\" value=\"e2df992756\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27384\" \/>                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"form-result\"><\/div>\n            <\/form>\n            <p class=\"subscribe-copy\">Join the DMARGE newsletter \u2014 Be the first to receive the latest news and exclusive stories on style, travel, luxury, cars, and watches. Straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-features-of-the-2024-rolex-submariner\">Features of the 2024 Rolex Submariner<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Rolex-Submariner-No-Date-2020-Ref.-124060.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-522546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Rolex-Submariner-No-Date-2020-Ref.-124060.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Rolex-Submariner-No-Date-2020-Ref.-124060-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Rolex-Submariner-No-Date-2020-Ref.-124060-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Rolex-Submariner-No-Date-2020-Ref.-124060-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Rolex-Submariner-No-Date-2020-Ref.-124060-255x255.jpg 255w, https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Rolex-Submariner-No-Date-2020-Ref.-124060-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 400px, (max-width: 640px) 600px, (max-width: 768px) 700px, (max-width: 1024px) 800px, (min-width: 1025px) 1000px, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Rolex Submariner No Date (2020) Ref. 124060. Image: Rolex<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Specification<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td>$8,100 USD (~$12,750 AUD) for Ref. 124060 (no-date)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Case Diameter<\/strong><\/td><td>41mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Materials<\/strong><\/td><td>Oystersteel (904L stainless steel)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Functions<\/strong><\/td><td>Time, running seconds (No date function on 124060)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dial Options<\/strong><\/td><td>Black<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bezel<\/strong><\/td><td>Unidirectional rotating bezel with black Cerachrom insert<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Movement<\/strong><\/td><td>Rolex Calibre 3230 (no-date, 70-hour power reserve)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Water Resistance<\/strong><\/td><td>300 metres \/ 1,000 feet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bracelet<\/strong><\/td><td>Oyster bracelet with Oysterlock clasp and Glidelock extension system<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-origins-of-the-rolex-submariner\"><span class=\"s1\">Origins Of The Rolex Submariner <\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Submariner is a true classic among luxury wristwatches, revered not only as a sports watch but also as an elegant personal accessory for the discerning gentleman.<\/span> It\u2019s no surprise it\u2019s still among the most popular watch models in Australia. <\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The first Rolex Submariner was introduced to the public in 1954 at the Swiss Watch Fair. At the time, Rolex director Rene-Paul Jeanerret was instrumental in bringing the brand\u2019s first dedicated tool watch to the horological market, positioning the Submariner as an essential part of a man\u2019s wardrobe. <\/span><\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-150485067\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_374743954 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_374743954 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-150485067\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_374743954.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-150485067\");});};adsQueue.push(load_374743954);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tool-watches were specialised timepieces specifically engineered for individual tasks, and designed to withstand even the most difficult conditions. The Submariner was one of the first watches specifically designed with the unique needs of the deep sea diver in mind.<\/span><\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cOver the years, the Submariner has benefited from innovations developed by Rolex, making it a timeless benchmark for divers\u2019 watches.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Before the Submariner was released to the public, an early version was put to the test in 1953. Auguste Piccard and his son Jacques attempted a world diving record while wearing Submariner prototypes. They claimed the record, and the Submariner survived the adventure 10,335\u2019 below the ocean\u2019s surface.<\/span><\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1706491173\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_388985161 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_388985161 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1706491173\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_388985161.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1706491173\");});};adsQueue.push(load_388985161);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p><span class=\"s1\">While the watch rose to fame for its ground-breaking functionality, it soon became even more famous for the sporty good looks that make it beloved by mavericks of land and sea alike.<\/span> <\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Over the years, Rolex has made only a few changes to the Submariner\u2019s classic style. Innovations over the course of the watch\u2019s 50+ year history include a helium escape valve, a 31-jewel movement,  Superluminova hour markers, and an even greater depth rating of 300 metres. Although this iconic piece of horology has worn many faces since its initial release,  the Rolex Submariner continues to be one of the most recognisable timepieces on the planet.<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-the-submariner-in-popular-culture\"><span class=\"s1\">The Submariner In Popular Culture<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The list of famous names associated with the Submariner is endless. James Bond, Sean Connery, Steve McQueen and the British Royal Navy, to name a few. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Thor Heyerdahl, Norwegian ethnographer and adventurer, wore a Rolex Submariner during his famous 1970 sea expedition that proved ancient mariners could have crossed the Atlantic using the Canary Current. Jacques Cousteau \u2013 celebrated filmmaker, explorer, inventor, and author \u2013 also sported a Submariner, and may even have had a hand in its development.<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-iconic-rolex-submariner-design\"><span class=\"s1\">Iconic Rolex Submariner Design<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As the name suggests, the Submariner was conceived to venture through the greatest seas. To accomplish this task effectively, Rolex employed 904L stainless steel for the casing to prevent saltwater corrosion. This appointment comes with zero compromises as 904L steel is commonly found in aerospace and chemical industry applications where extreme resistance to corrosion is required. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Another defining characteristic of the Submariner\u2019s 904L steel is its highly polishable finish, allowing the watch to retain its fine aesthetic appeal even in the harshest environments. <\/span><\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\u201cI was wearing a Submariner the first time I saw the\u00a0<em>Titanic<\/em>\u00a0for real through the porthole of a submersible, and I was wearing the same watch in my black tie when I went up on the stage to get the Oscar for directing\u00a0<em>Titanic<\/em>.\u201d<\/p><cite>James Cameron<\/cite><\/blockquote>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-1634921924\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1374605465 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1374605465 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-1634921924\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1374605465.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-1634921924\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1374605465);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Design also extends to the steel bracelet which ensures that the watch can withstand the rigours of diving. An Oysterlock clasp prevents accidental opening during physical activities whilst an intuitive Glidelock system on the bracelet allows for fine-fitting adjustments on the go without the need for tools.<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The Submariner bezel is another special design feature that distinguishes the iconic timepiece from others in the diving space. A closer look at the watch will reveal the finer details with 60-minute graduations engraved into the bezel to allow the diver to accurately monitor diving time and decompression stops. The bezel itself is made of corrosion-resistant ceramic to make it virtually scratchproof and given a knurled finish for optimal grip under the water. <\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-a-timeless-movement\"><span class=\"s1\">A Timeless Movement<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Looking beyond the external design elements of the Submariner will reveal an equally impressive movement in the form of a self-winding calibre 3135 developed entirely in-house at Rolex. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It follows the same stringent criteria of all Rolex perpetual movements which have been certified as Swiss chronometer pieces by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). To further <\/span>aid in its rigorous exploits, Rolex has<span class=\"s1\"> fitted the Submariner with a Parachrom hairspring to offer greater resistance to shocks and to temperature variations. Power reserve meanwhile is a sufficient 48-hours \u2013 more than enough to accompany a wearer\u2019s short diving stint at sea. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This special movement affords the watch an hours, minutes and seconds function with a date window model forming part of the spin-off Submariner Date model.<\/span><\/p>                <div class=\"row row-center collapse\">\n                    <div class=\"column\">\n                        <div class=\"dmg-ad\"><div id=\"incontent-488258806\" class=\"ad-container\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var load_1388226574 = function () {googletag.cmd.push(function () {var slot_1388226574 = googletag.defineSlot(\"\/1017963\/DMarge\/incontent\",[[250,250],[300,100],[300,250],[320,100],[336,280]],\"incontent-488258806\").addService(googletag.pubads()).setTargeting('refresh', 'true');if (gamData && gamData.sizeMap && gamData.sizeMap.hasOwnProperty('incontent')) {slot_1388226574.defineSizeMapping(gamData.sizeMap['incontent']);}googletag.display(\"incontent-488258806\");});};adsQueue.push(load_1388226574);<\/script><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-variations-on-a-theme\"><span class=\"s1\">Variations On A Theme<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Two distinct models of the Submariner exist in the Rolex portfolio. The Submariner and Submariner Date both follow the stringent design aesthetics that have made it one of the most recognised and iconic diving watches to date. <\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The original Submariner comes only in the aforementioned 40mm steel with a black Cerachrom bezel along with an hours, minutes and seconds function. The Submariner Date takes this fundamental design and adds a date window along with a plethora of colours and material finishes for the most discerning watch aficionado. <\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading p1\" id=\"h-where-to-buy-a-rolex-submariner\"><span class=\"s1\">Where To Buy A Rolex Submariner<\/span><\/h2><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Besides the Rolex store, other secondary Rolex retailers also deal with pre-owned samples of the Submariner line. These are the places you should look for in Australia, the United States and online.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world&#8217;s first dive watch. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":522547,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[249],"tags":[],"coauthors":[146525,146353],"class_list":{"0":"post-27384","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-gallery","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-watches","8":"post_format-post-format-gallery"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27384","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27384"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27384\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/522547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27384"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27384"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmarge.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=27384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}