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= Rolex Submariner =


The Rolex Submariner is the most recognized dive watch ever made and one of the most influential wristwatch designs in history. First introduced in 1953 as the reference 6204, the Submariner has been in continuous production for over seventy years across more than three dozen distinct reference numbers. It defined what a sport watch looks like — rotating bezel, luminous dial, water resistance — and every dive watch made since exists in its shadow.
The most recognized dive watch ever made. First introduced in 1953 as the reference 6204, the Submariner has been in continuous production for over seventy years across more than three dozen distinct reference numbers. It defined what a sport watch looks like — rotating bezel, luminous dial, water resistance — and every dive watch made since exists in its shadow.


This page is the complete index of every Submariner reference covered on BezelBase, organized by era. Each linked article covers the full production story for one reference: specifications, movement history, dial variants, case details, bracelet fitment, and market context.
[[File:Ref 5512 dial-detail.webp|thumb|center|500px|Rolex Submariner 5512 — gilt dial with crown guards, the watch that locked in the Submariner's lasting form]]


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== Early Submariner (1953–1959) ==
== Early Submariner (1953–1959) ==


The experimental years before Rolex settled on what the Submariner would become. Crown sizes changed, depth ratings jumped from 100 to 200 meters, hands moved from pencil to Mercedes style, and dial layouts shifted between clean faces and Explorer-style 3-6-9 numerals. This era produced some of the rarest and most valuable Submariners ever made.
The experimental years before Rolex settled on what the Submariner would become. Crown sizes changed, depth ratings jumped, hands moved from pencil to Mercedes style, and dial layouts shifted between clean faces and Explorer-style 3-6-9 numerals.


* [[Reference:6204|6204]] — the first Submariner, 1953. 100m depth rating, small crown, no crown guards.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
* [[Reference:6205|6205]] — parallel early production alongside the 6204, minor dial and case variations.
|-
* [[Reference:6200|6200]] — the “King Sub.” Oversized 8mm crown, 200m depth rating, Explorer dial option. One of the most sought-after vintage Rolexes.
! Reference !! Production !! Movement !! Depth !! Case !! Key distinction
* [[Reference:6536|6536]] — transitional reference with smaller crown, 100m rating, Mercedes hands.
|-
* [[Reference:6536/1|6536/1]] — updated version with improved crown and movement.
| [[Reference:6204|'''6204''']] || 1953–1954 || A260 || 100m || 36mm SS || First Submariner
* [[Reference:6538|6538]] — large crown, 200m rating, the watch Sean Connery wore as James Bond. Consistently among the highest-valued Submariners at auction.
|-
| [[Reference:6205|'''6205''']] || 1953–1954 || A296 || 100m || 36mm SS || Parallel early production; minor case/dial variations
|-
| [[Reference:6200|'''6200''']] || 1953–1954 || A296 || 200m || 36mm SS || "King Sub" — oversized 8mm crown, Explorer dial option
|-
| [[Reference:6536|'''6536''']] || 1954–1958 || A296/1030 || 100m || 36mm SS || Transitional; smaller crown, Mercedes hands
|-
| [[Reference:6538|'''6538''']] || 1957–1960 || 1030 || 200m || 38mm SS || James Bond Sub (Connery); large crown, no crown guards
|}


''See also: the [[Reference:submariner-early-family|Rolex Submariner early family]] overview for production timelines and cross-reference details.''
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== Crown-guard era (1958–1990) ==
== Crown-guard era (1958–1990) ==


The Submariner finds its lasting form. Crown guards appear on the 5512 in 1959 and become permanent. This era establishes the two-track system — chronometer and non-chronometer — and introduces the date complication that would define the modern Submariner.
The Submariner finds its lasting form. Crown guards appear on the 5512 in 1959. This era establishes the chronometer/non-chronometer split and introduces the date complication.
 
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=== No-date references ===
 
* [[Reference:5508|5508]] — small crown, no crown guards, last of the pre-crown-guard no-date line.
* [[Reference:5510|5510]] — rare transitional reference bridging the 5508 and 5512.
* [[Reference:5512|5512]] — chronometer-certified no-date Submariner with crown guards. Gilt and matte dial eras.
* [[Reference:5513|5513]] — the longest-running Submariner reference, 27 years of continuous production (approximately 1962–1989). Non-chronometer counterpart to the 5512. Gilt dials, matte dials, Explorer dials, Bart Simpson dials, military-issue variants.
* [[Reference:5514|5514]] — COMEX-issued variant for professional saturation divers.
* [[Reference:5517|5517]] — British Military issued Submariner with fixed spring bars and Ministry of Defence markings.
 
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=== Date references ===
 
* [[Reference:1680|1680]] — the first Submariner with a date window, approximately 1969–1979. Splits into the Red Sub era (red “SUBMARINER” text, six distinct Mark numbers) and the later White Sub with all-white text. The Mark I Red Sub and tropical chocolate dial variants are among the most collected vintage Submariners.


''See also: the [[Reference:submariner-5xxx-family|Rolex Submariner 5xxx family]] overview for production timelines and cross-reference details.''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
|-
! Reference !! Production !! Movement !! Type !! Case !! Key distinction
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#f5f5f5; font-weight:bold;" | No-date
|-
| [[Reference:5508|'''5508''']] || 1958–1962 || 1530 || No-date || 38mm SS || Last pre-crown-guard no-date
|-
| [[Reference:5510|'''5510''']] || 1958–1960 || 1530 || No-date || 38mm SS || Rare transitional; crown guard + no crown guard variants
|-
| [[Reference:5512|'''5512''']] || 1959–1980 || 1530/1560/1570 || No-date || 40mm SS || Chronometer; crown guards; gilt and matte eras; 17,338 units
|-
| [[Reference:5513|'''5513''']] || ~1962–1989 || 1520/1530 || No-date || 40mm SS || 27-year run; non-chronometer; gilt, matte, Bart Simpson variants
|-
| [[Reference:5514|'''5514''']] || 1960–1978 || 1520 || No-date || 40mm SS || COMEX; helium escape valve
|-
| [[Reference:5517|'''5517''']] || 1972–1979 || 1520 || No-date || 40mm SS || British Military; MOD markings, fixed spring bars
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#f5f5f5; font-weight:bold;" | Date
|-
| [[Reference:1680|'''1680''']] || 1969–1979 || 1575 || Date || 40mm SS || First date Sub; Red Sub (6 marks) and White Sub eras
|}


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== Five-digit era (1979–2010) ==
== Five-digit era (1979–2010) ==


The modern Submariner takes shape. Sapphire crystal replaces acrylic. Movements advance from caliber 3035 to 3135. Rolex expands the line into precious metals and introduces the first colored ceramic bezel insert.
Sapphire crystal replaces acrylic. Movements advance to caliber 3135. The line expands into precious metals.
 
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=== No-date references ===
 
* [[Reference:14060|14060]] — no-date Submariner with sapphire crystal and caliber 3000, 1990–2000.
* [[Reference:14060M|14060M]] — updated with caliber 3130 and Superlative Chronometer certification, 2000–2012.


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{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
=== Date references (steel) ===
|-
! Reference !! Production !! Movement !! Type !! Case !! Key distinction
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#f5f5f5; font-weight:bold;" | No-date (steel)
|-
| [[Reference:14060|'''14060''']] || 1990–2000 || 3000 || No-date || 40mm SS || Sapphire crystal, caliber 3000
|-
| [[Reference:14060M|'''14060M''']] || 2000–2012 || 3130 || No-date || 40mm SS || Superlative Chronometer certification
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#f5f5f5; font-weight:bold;" | Date (steel)
|-
| [[Reference:16800|'''16800''']] || 1979–1986 || 3035 || Date || 40mm SS || Transitional; first sapphire crystal Sub Date
|-
| [[Reference:16610|'''16610''']] || 1987–2010 || 3135 || Date || 40mm SS || 23-year benchmark; solid end links, Parachrom late
|-
| [[Reference:16610LV|'''16610LV''']] || 2003–2010 || 3135 || Date || 40mm SS || "Kermit" — first green bezel, 50th anniversary
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#f5f5f5; font-weight:bold;" | Date (precious metal)
|-
| [[Reference:16803|'''16803''']] || 1984–1988 || 3035 || Date || 40mm SS/YG || Two-tone; blue or black dial
|-
| [[Reference:16808|'''16808''']] || 1984–1988 || 3035 || Date || 40mm YG || Full 18k yellow gold
|-
| [[Reference:16613|'''16613''']] || 1988–2010 || 3135 || Date || 40mm SS/YG || Two-tone successor to 16803
|-
| [[Reference:16618|'''16618''']] || 1988–2010 || 3135 || Date || 40mm YG || Full gold successor to 16808
|}


* [[Reference:16800|16800]] — the transitional reference that brought sapphire crystal and caliber 3035 to the Submariner Date, 1979–1986.
* [[Reference:16610|16610]] — the 23-year production run Submariner Date with caliber 3135. Solid end links, Parachrom hairspring, and engraved rehaut came in stages. The benchmark modern Submariner.
* [[Reference:16610LV|16610LV]] — the “Kermit.” First green-bezel Submariner, introduced in 2003 for the 50th anniversary. Aluminum green insert on a steel Submariner Date.
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=== Date references (precious metal) ===
* [[Reference:16803|16803]] — two-tone steel and gold Submariner Date with blue or black dial.
* [[Reference:16808|16808]] — full 18ct yellow gold Submariner Date.
* [[Reference:16613|16613]] — two-tone steel and gold, the successor to the 16803.
* [[Reference:16618|16618]] — full 18ct yellow gold successor to the 16808.
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== Six-digit era (2010–present) ==
== Six-digit era (2010–present) ==


Cerachrom ceramic bezels, Glidelock micro-adjusting bracelets, and the move from 40mm to 41mm define the current generation. The six-digit references represent the Submariner at its most technically refined — and increasingly, the beginning of their own collecting era.
Cerachrom ceramic bezels, Glidelock bracelets, and the move from 40mm to 41mm. The current generation at its most technically refined.
 
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=== No-date references ===
 
* [[Reference:114060|114060]] — the last 40mm no-date Submariner, 2012–2020. Maxi dial, ceramic bezel, caliber 3130. Collectors call it “the last small Sub.”
* [[Reference:124060|124060]] — current production no-date Submariner. 41mm case, caliber 3230 with 70-hour power reserve.
 
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=== Date references (steel) ===
 
* [[Reference:116610LN|116610LN]] — Submariner Date with Cerachrom bezel, Glidelock bracelet, caliber 3135. “LN” = Lunette Noire (black bezel). Produced 2010–2020.
* [[Reference:116610LV|116610LV]] — the “Hulk.” Green dial and green Cerachrom bezel. Produced 2010–2020, now a sought-after modern collectible.
* [[Reference:126610LN|126610LN]] — current production Submariner Date. 41mm, caliber 3235, 70-hour power reserve.
* [[Reference:126610LV|126610LV]] — current production green-bezel Submariner Date. Black dial with green Cerachrom bezel, sometimes called the “Starbucks” or “Cermit.”
 
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=== Date references (precious metal) ===


* [[Reference:116613|116613]] — two-tone steel and gold Submariner Date with Cerachrom bezel.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
* [[Reference:116618|116618]] — full 18ct yellow gold Submariner Date.
|-
* [[Reference:116619LB|116619LB]] — full 18ct white gold with blue Cerachrom bezel. The “Smurf.”
! Reference !! Production !! Movement !! Type !! Case !! Key distinction
* [[Reference:126613LB|126613LB]] — current two-tone with blue dial and blue Cerachrom bezel.
|-
* [[Reference:126613LN|126613LN]] — current two-tone with black dial and black Cerachrom bezel.
| colspan="6" style="background:#f5f5f5; font-weight:bold;" | No-date
* [[Reference:126618LB|126618LB]] — current full gold with royal blue dial and blue Cerachrom bezel. The loudest Submariner in the catalog.
|-
* [[Reference:126618LN|126618LN]] — current full gold with black dial and black Cerachrom bezel.
| [[Reference:114060|'''114060''']] || 2012–2020 || 3130 || No-date || 40mm SS || "Last small Sub" — ceramic bezel, maxi dial
* [[Reference:126619LB|126619LB]] — current full white gold with blue Cerachrom bezel.
|-
| [[Reference:124060|'''124060''']] || 2020– || 3230 || No-date || 41mm SS || Current; 70-hour power reserve
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#f5f5f5; font-weight:bold;" | Date (steel)
|-
| [[Reference:116610LN|'''116610LN''']] || 2010–2020 || 3135 || Date || 40mm SS || Cerachrom bezel, Glidelock bracelet
|-
| [[Reference:116610LV|'''116610LV''']] || 2010–2020 || 3135 || Date || 40mm SS || "Hulk" — green dial + green ceramic bezel
|-
| [[Reference:126610LN|'''126610LN''']] || 2020– || 3235 || Date || 41mm SS || Current black; 70-hour power reserve
|-
| [[Reference:126610LV|'''126610LV''']] || 2020– || 3235 || Date || 41mm SS || Current green bezel, black dial ("Starbucks")
|-
| colspan="6" style="background:#f5f5f5; font-weight:bold;" | Date (precious metal)
|-
| [[Reference:116613|'''116613''']] || 2010–2020 || 3135 || Date || 40mm SS/YG || Two-tone, Cerachrom
|-
| [[Reference:116618|'''116618''']] || 2010–2020 || 3135 || Date || 40mm YG || Full gold, Cerachrom
|-
| [[Reference:116619LB|'''116619LB''']] || 2010–2020 || 3135 || Date || 40mm WG || "Smurf" — white gold, blue bezel
|-
| [[Reference:126613LB|'''126613LB''']] || 2020– || 3235 || Date || 41mm SS/YG || Current two-tone, blue dial
|-
| [[Reference:126613LN|'''126613LN''']] || 2020– || 3235 || Date || 41mm SS/YG || Current two-tone, black dial
|-
| [[Reference:126618LB|'''126618LB''']] || 2020– || 3235 || Date || 41mm YG || Current full gold, royal blue dial
|-
| [[Reference:126618LN|'''126618LN''']] || 2020– || 3235 || Date || 41mm YG || Current full gold, black dial
|-
| [[Reference:126619LB|'''126619LB''']] || 2020– || 3235 || Date || 41mm WG || Current white gold, blue bezel
|}


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== Movement progression ==
== Collecting context ==


The Submariner is the most liquid vintage watch on the market — more Submariners trade at auction than any other single model. Cultural associations run from James Bond ([[Reference:6538|6538]]) to COMEX saturation diving ([[Reference:5514|5514]]) to Steve McQueen. Prices range from a few thousand dollars for a clean late-production [[Reference:5513|5513]] to seven figures for a tropical [[Reference:6538|6538]] with provenance.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Caliber !! Frequency !! Power reserve !! Used in !! Notes
|-
| A260/A296 || — || — || 6204, 6205, 6200, 6536 || Pre-1530 era
|-
| 1030 || — || — || 6536 (late), 6538 || Crown-guard transition
|-
| 1520 || 19,800 vph || — || 5513, 5514, 5517 || Non-chronometer path
|-
| 1530 || 18,000 vph || — || 5508, 5510, 5512 (early) || First crown-guard movements
|-
| 1560/1570 || 18,000/19,800 vph || — || 5512 || Chronometer path; hacking 1972
|-
| 1575 || 19,800 vph || — || 1680 || Date complication
|-
| 3000 || 28,800 vph || 48 hr || 14060 || First modern no-date movement
|-
| 3035 || 28,800 vph || 48 hr || 16800, 16803, 16808 || First sapphire-crystal era date
|-
| 3130 || 28,800 vph || 48 hr || 14060M, 114060 || Parachrom; Superlative Chronometer
|-
| 3135 || 28,800 vph || 48 hr || 16610–116619LB || The 3135 era; 23+ years
|-
| 3230 || 28,800 vph || 70 hr || 124060 || Current no-date; Chronergy
|-
| 3235 || 28,800 vph || 70 hr || 126610–126619LB || Current date; Chronergy
|}


Every reference page on BezelBase covers the full production story with cited sources. Where sources disagree, both positions are presented. Where gaps exist, they are named.
<small>'''Collector landmarks:''' [[Reference:6538|6538]] Bond Sub · [[Reference:5513|5513]] 27-year run · [[Reference:1680|1680]] Red Sub · [[Reference:5514|5514]] COMEX · [[Reference:16610|16610]] 23-year benchmark · [[Reference:116610LV|116610LV]] Hulk · [[Reference:114060|114060]] last small Sub</small>


== Sources ==
== Sources ==
* [https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-submariner-history-part-1-the-early-references/ History of the Rolex Submariner - Part 1, The Early References] — Tom Mulraney, Monochrome
* [https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-submariner-history-part-1-the-early-references/ History of the Rolex Submariner - Part 1] — Tom Mulraney, Monochrome
* [https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-submariner-history-part-2-the-55xx-1680references/ History of the Rolex Submariner - Part 2, The 55XX References and 1680 Date] — Tom Mulraney, Monochrome
* [https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-submariner-history-part-2-the-55xx-1680references/ History of the Rolex Submariner - Part 2] — Tom Mulraney, Monochrome
* [https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-submariner-history-part-4-modern-references/ History of the Rolex Submariner - Part 4, Modern References Ceramic] — Tom Mulraney, Monochrome
* [https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-submariner-history-part-4-modern-references/ History of the Rolex Submariner - Part 4] — Tom Mulraney, Monochrome
* [https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/how-to-start-collecting-the-rolex-submariner The Rolex Submariner: A Complete Collector's Guide] — Stephen Pulvirent, Sotheby's
* [https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/how-to-start-collecting-the-rolex-submariner Submariner Collector's Guide] — Stephen Pulvirent, Sotheby's
* [https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-submariner-reference-points Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Submariner] — Stephen Pulvirent, Hodinkee
* [https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/rolex-submariner-reference-points Reference Points: The Rolex Submariner] — Stephen Pulvirent, Hodinkee


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Rolex Submariner

The most recognized dive watch ever made. First introduced in 1953 as the reference 6204, the Submariner has been in continuous production for over seventy years across more than three dozen distinct reference numbers. It defined what a sport watch looks like — rotating bezel, luminous dial, water resistance — and every dive watch made since exists in its shadow.

Rolex Submariner 5512 — gilt dial with crown guards, the watch that locked in the Submariner's lasting form

Early Submariner (1953–1959)

The experimental years before Rolex settled on what the Submariner would become. Crown sizes changed, depth ratings jumped, hands moved from pencil to Mercedes style, and dial layouts shifted between clean faces and Explorer-style 3-6-9 numerals.

Reference Production Movement Depth Case Key distinction
6204 1953–1954 A260 100m 36mm SS First Submariner
6205 1953–1954 A296 100m 36mm SS Parallel early production; minor case/dial variations
6200 1953–1954 A296 200m 36mm SS "King Sub" — oversized 8mm crown, Explorer dial option
6536 1954–1958 A296/1030 100m 36mm SS Transitional; smaller crown, Mercedes hands
6538 1957–1960 1030 200m 38mm SS James Bond Sub (Connery); large crown, no crown guards

Crown-guard era (1958–1990)

The Submariner finds its lasting form. Crown guards appear on the 5512 in 1959. This era establishes the chronometer/non-chronometer split and introduces the date complication.

Reference Production Movement Type Case Key distinction
No-date
5508 1958–1962 1530 No-date 38mm SS Last pre-crown-guard no-date
5510 1958–1960 1530 No-date 38mm SS Rare transitional; crown guard + no crown guard variants
5512 1959–1980 1530/1560/1570 No-date 40mm SS Chronometer; crown guards; gilt and matte eras; 17,338 units
5513 ~1962–1989 1520/1530 No-date 40mm SS 27-year run; non-chronometer; gilt, matte, Bart Simpson variants
5514 1960–1978 1520 No-date 40mm SS COMEX; helium escape valve
5517 1972–1979 1520 No-date 40mm SS British Military; MOD markings, fixed spring bars
Date
1680 1969–1979 1575 Date 40mm SS First date Sub; Red Sub (6 marks) and White Sub eras

Five-digit era (1979–2010)

Sapphire crystal replaces acrylic. Movements advance to caliber 3135. The line expands into precious metals.

Reference Production Movement Type Case Key distinction
No-date (steel)
14060 1990–2000 3000 No-date 40mm SS Sapphire crystal, caliber 3000
14060M 2000–2012 3130 No-date 40mm SS Superlative Chronometer certification
Date (steel)
16800 1979–1986 3035 Date 40mm SS Transitional; first sapphire crystal Sub Date
16610 1987–2010 3135 Date 40mm SS 23-year benchmark; solid end links, Parachrom late
16610LV 2003–2010 3135 Date 40mm SS "Kermit" — first green bezel, 50th anniversary
Date (precious metal)
16803 1984–1988 3035 Date 40mm SS/YG Two-tone; blue or black dial
16808 1984–1988 3035 Date 40mm YG Full 18k yellow gold
16613 1988–2010 3135 Date 40mm SS/YG Two-tone successor to 16803
16618 1988–2010 3135 Date 40mm YG Full gold successor to 16808

Six-digit era (2010–present)

Cerachrom ceramic bezels, Glidelock bracelets, and the move from 40mm to 41mm. The current generation at its most technically refined.

Reference Production Movement Type Case Key distinction
No-date
114060 2012–2020 3130 No-date 40mm SS "Last small Sub" — ceramic bezel, maxi dial
124060 2020– 3230 No-date 41mm SS Current; 70-hour power reserve
Date (steel)
116610LN 2010–2020 3135 Date 40mm SS Cerachrom bezel, Glidelock bracelet
116610LV 2010–2020 3135 Date 40mm SS "Hulk" — green dial + green ceramic bezel
126610LN 2020– 3235 Date 41mm SS Current black; 70-hour power reserve
126610LV 2020– 3235 Date 41mm SS Current green bezel, black dial ("Starbucks")
Date (precious metal)
116613 2010–2020 3135 Date 40mm SS/YG Two-tone, Cerachrom
116618 2010–2020 3135 Date 40mm YG Full gold, Cerachrom
116619LB 2010–2020 3135 Date 40mm WG "Smurf" — white gold, blue bezel
126613LB 2020– 3235 Date 41mm SS/YG Current two-tone, blue dial
126613LN 2020– 3235 Date 41mm SS/YG Current two-tone, black dial
126618LB 2020– 3235 Date 41mm YG Current full gold, royal blue dial
126618LN 2020– 3235 Date 41mm YG Current full gold, black dial
126619LB 2020– 3235 Date 41mm WG Current white gold, blue bezel

Movement progression

Caliber Frequency Power reserve Used in Notes
A260/A296 — — 6204, 6205, 6200, 6536 Pre-1530 era
1030 — — 6536 (late), 6538 Crown-guard transition
1520 19,800 vph — 5513, 5514, 5517 Non-chronometer path
1530 18,000 vph — 5508, 5510, 5512 (early) First crown-guard movements
1560/1570 18,000/19,800 vph — 5512 Chronometer path; hacking 1972
1575 19,800 vph — 1680 Date complication
3000 28,800 vph 48 hr 14060 First modern no-date movement
3035 28,800 vph 48 hr 16800, 16803, 16808 First sapphire-crystal era date
3130 28,800 vph 48 hr 14060M, 114060 Parachrom; Superlative Chronometer
3135 28,800 vph 48 hr 16610–116619LB The 3135 era; 23+ years
3230 28,800 vph 70 hr 124060 Current no-date; Chronergy
3235 28,800 vph 70 hr 126610–126619LB Current date; Chronergy

Collector landmarks: 6538 Bond Sub · 5513 27-year run · 1680 Red Sub · 5514 COMEX · 16610 23-year benchmark · 116610LV Hulk · 114060 last small Sub

Sources

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