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'''Encyclopedic reference for Rolex watches.''' Production histories, dial variant taxonomies, serial range guides, movement specs, bracelet authentication, and collector context — organized by reference number. [[BezelBase:About|About →]] | '''Encyclopedic reference for Rolex watches.''' Production histories, dial variant taxonomies, serial range guides, movement specs, bracelet authentication, and collector context — organized by reference number. [[BezelBase:About|About →]] | ||
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Revision as of 05:16, 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 →
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"If you were looking for lost empires..." -
"If you were flying the Concorde tomorrow..."
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
→ Full Submariner index — every reference with specs, movement progression, and collector landmarks
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
→ Full Explorer index — every reference with specs, movement progression, and collector landmarks