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Rolex Submariner: the time of the abyss

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The diving watch Rolex Submariner it was presented in 1953 at the Basel fair.

The first model, thanks also to the case Oyster, it is waterproof up to 100 m depth.

The rotating bezel allows the diver to control dive times. In more modern models, the bezel of Rolex Submariner it can only be rotated counterclockwise: the diver is not likely to believe that he has more air supplies than they actually are. This helps make diving safer and makes the Rolex Submariner a popular choice for divers from all over the world.

 

In the fifties, Rolex already has extensive experience with water-resistant watches, thanks to the introduction of the Oyster case in 1923. Rolex Submariner develops further innovations, such as water resistance up to 100 m, and the knurled bezel, which can be used with diving gloves. Another feature of the diving watch Rolex Submariner is the screw-down crown, which prevents water from entering the case.

 

The legend of the Rolex Submariner

Il Rolex Submariner, after its introduction, it was chosen by many divers, athletes and even actors, quickly becoming a status symbol. Particularly famous is the Rolex Submariner worn by Sean Connery in the films Agent 007 – License to Kill and 007 – Goldfinger. James Bond wears a Rolex Submariner reference 6538, with a strap too small for the size of the watch: it is said that it was made from a strip of canvas that was available on the set. In any case, the Rolex Submariner since then he has become a myth, the symbol of the active and refined man that Sean Connery embodies to perfection.

Rolex Submariner Bond Connery

The impermeability of the Rolex Submariner it has increased over time, passing to 200 and then to 300 meters of the current models, making it increasingly suitable especially for diving companies, but also for those looking for a robust, reliable and classy watch.

In 2008 the bezel was introduced Cerachrom, in black, blue or green ceramic.

I Rolex Submariner green bezel they soon become among the most sought after models.

Il Rolex Submariner It is available in versions with and without date. Also vintage models they are highly appreciated by collectors, enthusiasts and those who want a timeless charm and affordable price.

The materials with which the Rolex Submariner vary fromsteel, atsteel and gold, All 'gold yellow, to white gold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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