Sunday, January 16, 2011

History of the Rolex Submariner

For this article, I think I'm going to write about a watch a little more people can relate to.

A Rolex Submariner

Quite possibly the most iconic watch in their line, the first submariner went into production in 1953 and to this day is Rolex's best selling watch. It is a little know fact, but Rolex actually makes over ONE MILLION watches a year and around half of them are submariners. The design of the case and the face were later used to influence other watches in the brand like the GMT Master.

There were many stages of the submariner as a result of gradual progression and improvement. Most notably:

1959: Model 5512 was released with crown guards
1965: Model 1680 was released with a date added
1977: Model 16800 was released with an artificial sapphire crystal and a 300 meter water resistance
1989: Model 14060 was released with a 28,800 VPH (vibrations per hour, basically how many times it ticket per hours)
2010: Model 116610 was released with a ceramic bezel

So basically we started out with this:



And ended up today with this:

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28 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    thats a beauty

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  2. ZakkJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I'll show my dad this post, he loves watches!

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  3. Monster MadnessJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I don't know much about the history, thanks for informing us :)

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  4. Ante BabajaJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    it looks awesome

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  5. JohnHJanuary 16, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    loving the watches. thanks dude. great informative post

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  6. balmain hommeJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    that's cool, i didn't know it was Rolex's best selling watch.

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  7. IsaacJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Such a classy watch, expensive though

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  8. bbmaxJanuary 16, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    one of these days ill have one

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  9. HSPJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I kind of like the original version better :P

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm following yours now too!

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  10. RebeccaJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    pretty watch and cool history

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  11. devondoleJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Interesting stuff, I'll have to get myself one of those.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    How much is that watch worth roughly? Would $20 cover it? lol

    Following and supporting man.

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  13. DesignAndLaughJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Beautiful watch, and their website is gorgeous.

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  14. DooJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Very nice man :) Liking the info too =]

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  15. TrixDisorderJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    This is an interesting hobby to have! Also, I've notice that not many people wear watches any more (most look at their cellphone). Sad day.

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  16. VaporJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Always the watch I think of when I hear Rolex.

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  17. BrutJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    That's a pretty beautiful Rolex.

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  18. A Beer for the ShowerJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    So pretty, but so pricey. Perhaps one day...

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  19. AdaJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    It's such a beautiful, refined, classic watch. Can't go wrong with it!

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  20. Matt MalcoreJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    actually a legit blog

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  21. Sean ClarkJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Wow that watch is hot. If I were a boss at some place and someone came in looking for a job wearing that watch, I would hire him on the spot.

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  22. Gary34January 16, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Subbed..Nice Blog ya got here

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  23. StarcraftIIJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    That's a beautiful watch you have there.

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Damn, that's a lot of watches made every year.

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  25. Keato LockheartJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Rolex, stay classy

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  26. Lose Fat RapidlyJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Wish I can afford it :(

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  27. HiFiJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    That's a beautiful watch. Simple design but fantastic brand name.

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  28. Mr. 414January 17, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Such a classic and beautiful watch... definitely want it in my "collection" when I get enough money.

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