Submariner

Rolex Submariner

The Rolex Submariner, or to give its full name, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner is the most famous watch in the world. Why? Because the ‘Sub’ has a simple, timeless design and it is super tough. A modern Submariner is manufactured from 904L steel and is waterproof up to 300 meters. Rolex actually invented one of the first waterproof wristwatches – the Rolex Oyster – in 1926, but we had to wait until 1953 for the first Submariner. The iconic Sub – or to give its full name: the Oyster Perpetual Rolex Submariner comes with in a 40 mm case manufactured from 904L steel with a folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system – for a perfect fit.

Rolex Submariner models and nicknames

There are many Sub models including versions in Stainless Steel, Two Tone, and Solid 18k Gold – each with their own nicknames. Our most popular model is probably the Submariner Date (ref.126610LN) which retails for around $22,000. Other options – at different price points include the much-in-demand ‘Hulk’, with a green bezel and dial (ref: 116610LV), and the green bezel/black dial ‘Kermit’ (ref: 16610LV).

There is also the ‘two-tone’ white gold with blue dial and bezel – the ‘Submariner Blue’ or ‘Smurf'(ref: 116619LB), the yellow gold model with a black dial and bezel (ref: 116618LN) and the re-released ‘Smurf’, a Rolex Submariner Date in white gold but with a black dial (ref: 126619LB).