Rolex Submariner Models By Year

The production age of a pre owned rolex watch is a significant factor in determining its current market value.

Rolex submariner models by year. This was the first submariner although not the first rolex to make use of the mercedes hand set a feature of all subsequent submariners. 126610 which will replace the existing models have slightly larger 41mm cases up from 40mm and remodeled. 3235 for the submariner date and cal. Because each new rolex design is typically evolutionary rather than revolutionary distinguishing a late model rolex from an older watch can be difficult.

A rolex submariner purchased in 2000 is often virtually identical to the same reference purchased a few years later. 1953 to 1954 although officially launched in 1955 the ref. 6200 used the old style bubble back cal a296 775 movement measuring 10 1 2 lignes and the old non dash bezel insert a large size 8mm crown which logically was the first submariner model produced by rolex. A word about the rolex serial number.

Within a few years rolex revised its submariner line producing the 6536 small crown and 6538 oversized crown models. Rolex ref 6200 production year. Rolex has been engraving their watches with a unique rolex serial numbers and rolex models number since the 1920 s as tool to track the production year of a rolex watch. A unique feature on this rolex model is its 3mm domed crystal rising much higher above the case and bezel than other submariner models.

3230 for the no date model. The 6200 also featured an oversized winding crown compared to the 6204 and 6205 models. Rolex s a respects your right to privacy and is committed to maintaining your confidence and trust. Built around rolex s proprietary chronergy escapement the new series of movements offer users an improved power reserve of approximately 70 hours.

Regardless of the specific model all of the new 2020 references are powered by rolex s caliber 32xx movements cal. The redesigned submariner ref. The rolex submariner 1680 was introduced to the public in 1966. Vintage submariner models 1680 5513 6200 and 6538 are some of the most coveted watches by rolex collectors worldwide and with good reason.