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Reference library
Submariner
The watch that defined the dive watch category and became the most recognized sport watch in the world. Rolex's flagship tool watch line, in continuous production since 1953. 36 reference articles covering every generation from the first 6204 through the current 126-series — four eras, three dozen variants, and the deepest collector research rabbit hole in horology.
Highlights:
- 6538 — the James Bond Submariner
- 5513 — 27-year production run, the broadest vintage reference
- 1680 — first Submariner Date, Red Sub and White Sub eras
- 16610 — the 23-year benchmark modern Submariner
- 116610LV — the "Hulk," now a modern collectible
- 114060 — the last 40mm no-date, "the last small Sub"