Submariner Date
A 41 mm steel dive watch, rated to 300 metres, with a one-way ceramic bezel.
Rolex introduced the Submariner in 1953 as a watch for divers. The date version followed in 1969. This is the current one, reference 126610LN.
The bezel turns in one direction only. If it gets knocked, it can only shorten the dive time it shows, never add to it. The insert is black Cerachrom ceramic, graduated for 60 minutes.
The Glidelock clasp extends the bracelet in 2 mm steps, up to about 20 mm, so it fits over a wetsuit without tools.
- Reference
- 126610LN
- Introduced
- 1953 (Submariner), 1969 (Date)
- Case
- 41 mm, Oystersteel
- Movement
- Calibre 3235, self-winding
- Power reserve
- About 70 hours
- Water resistance
- 300 m
- Notable
- Unidirectional 60-minute bezel, Cerachrom insert
