Rolex Sub. This is it the big one for rolex this year the new submariner. The rolex submariner is one of the most iconic watches of all time having gone through dozens of iterations since its 1953 release.
Diving had become revolutionised in the 1950 s by jacques cousteau s invention the aqua lung which made diving easier and more accessible. Undoubtedly one of the most important watches of the last century one of the most iconic sports watches ever a watch that has transcended its diving instrument functionality and is now regarded as a design and status symbol recognised by most and not just watch enthusiasts that s right for 2020 there s a new sub. Understanding the rolex submariner we dissect the sub and the subtle details that make each version unique.
He was also commissioned by rolex to help test their new diver s watch the submariner.
Both timepieces now feature a redesigned slightly larger 41 mm case whose profile is highlighted by the light reflections from the case sides and lugs and are fitted on a remodelled bracelet. The rolex sub has marked a remarkable success of 50 years to its credit. It has passed its legacy to many generations and still maintain it supremacy in the series of various submariner and divers watches. Understanding the rolex submariner we dissect the sub and the subtle details that make each version unique.