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==History of the Rolex Submariner== | ==History of the Rolex Submariner== | ||
The [[Rolex]] Submariner was presented in 1953 – the first watch impressing with a water-resistance of up to 100 metres. This number would later increase to 200 metres and finally to 300 metres. Additionally, the Submariner is equipped with a uni-directional rotatable bezel, making it ideal and safe for measuring diving time. | The [[Rolex]] Submariner was presented in 1953 – the first watch impressing with a water-resistance of up to 100 metres. This number would later increase to 200 metres and finally to 300 metres. Additionally, the Submariner is equipped with a uni-directional rotatable bezel, making it ideal and safe for measuring diving time. | ||
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| + | As soon as the Rolex Submariner became available, consumers could buy 3 different models. These were: | ||
| + | * Submariner ref.6200 with a water resistance of 200 meters | ||
| + | * Submariner ref.6204 with a 100-meter water resistance | ||
| + | * Submariner ref.6205 with self-winding movement caliber A.260 and a water resistance of 100 meters. | ||
| + | There were also no crown guards on the these early models. | ||
==Model Range== | ==Model Range== | ||
| − | + | * [[Rolex Submariner Reference 5513]] | |
| − | [[Rolex Submariner Reference 16800]] | + | * [[Rolex Submariner Reference 16800]] |
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:39, 11 May 2021
History of the Rolex Submariner
The Rolex Submariner was presented in 1953 – the first watch impressing with a water-resistance of up to 100 metres. This number would later increase to 200 metres and finally to 300 metres. Additionally, the Submariner is equipped with a uni-directional rotatable bezel, making it ideal and safe for measuring diving time.
As soon as the Rolex Submariner became available, consumers could buy 3 different models. These were:
- Submariner ref.6200 with a water resistance of 200 meters
- Submariner ref.6204 with a 100-meter water resistance
- Submariner ref.6205 with self-winding movement caliber A.260 and a water resistance of 100 meters.
There were also no crown guards on the these early models.
