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|title=BezelBase — Watch Reference Encyclopedia | |title=BezelBase — Watch Reference Encyclopedia | ||
|description=Encyclopedic reference for Rolex watches. Every Submariner reference documented — specs, dial variants, serial ranges, production history. | |description=Encyclopedic reference for Rolex watches. Every Submariner and Explorer reference documented — specs, dial variants, serial ranges, production history. | ||
|keywords=watch reference, Rolex, Rolex Submariner, vintage Rolex, collector guide, watch history, production history, dial variants | |keywords=watch reference, Rolex, Rolex Submariner, Rolex Explorer, vintage Rolex, collector guide, watch history, production history, dial variants | ||
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'''[[Reference:submariner|→ Full Submariner index]]''' | '''[[Reference:submariner|→ Full Submariner index]]''' | ||
== Explorer == | |||
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! style="text-align:left; border-bottom:1px solid #ccc; padding:2px 4px;" | Era | |||
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| style="padding:4px; vertical-align:top; font-weight:bold; white-space:nowrap;" | Pre-Explorer & early<br/><small>1952–59</small> | |||
| style="padding:4px; vertical-align:top;" | [[Reference:6150|6150]] · [[Reference:6350|6350]] · [[Reference:6610|6610]] | |||
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| style="padding:4px; vertical-align:top; font-weight:bold; white-space:nowrap;" | Foundation<br/><small>1960–89</small> | |||
| style="padding:4px; vertical-align:top;" | [[Reference:1016|1016]] | |||
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| style="padding:4px; vertical-align:top; font-weight:bold; white-space:nowrap;" | Modern<br/><small>1989–2021</small> | |||
| style="padding:4px; vertical-align:top;" | [[Reference:14270|14270]] · [[Reference:114270|114270]] · [[Reference:214270|214270]] | |||
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| style="padding:4px; vertical-align:top; font-weight:bold; white-space:nowrap;" | Current<br/><small>2021–now</small> | |||
| style="padding:4px; vertical-align:top;" | [[Reference:124270|124270]] · [[Reference:224270|224270]] | |||
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<small>'''Collector landmarks:''' [[Reference:6350|6350]] first "Explorer" name · [[Reference:1016|1016]] 29-year run, gilt & matte eras · [[Reference:14270|14270]] Blackout · [[Reference:214270|214270]] 39mm experiment · [[Reference:124270|124270]] return to 36mm</small> | |||
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Revision as of 04:35, 16 April 2026
Encyclopedic reference for Rolex watches. Production histories, dial variant taxonomies, serial range guides, movement specs, bracelet authentication, and collector context — organized by reference number. About →
Submariner
| Era | No-date | Date (steel) | Date (precious metal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early 1953–59 |
6204 · 6205 · 6200 · 6536 · 6536/1 · 6538 | ||
| Crown-guard 1958–90 |
5508 · 5510 · 5512 · 5513 · 5514 · 5517 | 1680 | — |
| Five-digit 1979–2010 |
14060 · 14060M | 16800 · 16610 · 16610LV | 16803 · 16808 · 16613 · 16618 |
| Six-digit 2010–now |
114060 · 124060 | 116610LN · 116610LV · 126610LN · 126610LV | 116613 · 116618 · 116619LB · 126613LB · 126613LN · 126618LB · 126618LN · 126619LB |
Collector landmarks: 6538 Bond Sub · 5513 27-year run · 1680 Red Sub · 5514 COMEX · 16610 23-year benchmark · 116610LV Hulk · 114060 last small Sub
Explorer
| Era | References |
|---|---|
| Pre-Explorer & early 1952–59 |
6150 · 6350 · 6610 |
| Foundation 1960–89 |
1016 |
| Modern 1989–2021 |
14270 · 114270 · 214270 |
| Current 2021–now |
124270 · 224270 |
Collector landmarks: 6350 first "Explorer" name · 1016 29-year run, gilt & matte eras · 14270 Blackout · 214270 39mm experiment · 124270 return to 36mm