The Oyster PerpetualSUBMARINER

Oyster, 40 mm, yellow goldSUBMARINER DATEThe Oyster Perpetual Submariner is the quintessential diverswatch, the benchmark in its genre. Introduced in 1953 during thepioneering era for scuba diving, it was the first watch to be water-resistant to 100 metres (330 feet). This iconic timepiece has sinceevolved with a series of patented Rolex technical innovations,guaranteeing its reliability and precision down to depths of 300metres (1,000 feet). At home in the oceans, where it remains anindispensable instrument for every diver, the Submariner has alsoconquered terra firma as the watch of action with a ruggedelegance of its own. The Submariner is available with and withoutthe date function.

Reference116618LN

MODEL CASE

MODEL CASEOyster, 40 mm, yellow gold

OYSTER ARCHITECTUREMonobloc middle case, screw-down case backand winding crown

DIAMETER40 mm

MATERIAL18 ct yellow gold

BEZELUnidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated,scratch-resistant Cerachrom insert in ceramic,numerals and graduations coated in gold

WINDING CROWNScrew-down, Triplock triple waterproofnesssystem

CRYSTALScratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens overthe date

WATER-RESISTANCEWaterproof to 300 metres / 1,000 feet

MOVEMENT

MOVEMENTPerpetual, mechanical, self-winding

CALIBRE3135, Manufacture Rolex

FUNCTIONSCentre hour, minute and seconds hands.Instantaneous date with rapid setting. Stop-seconds for precise time setting

PRECISIONOfficially certified Swiss chronometer (COSC)

OSCILLATORParamagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring

WINDINGBidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor

BRACELET

BRACELETOyster, flat three-piece links

BRACELET MATERIAL18 ct yellow gold

CLASPFolding Oysterlock safety clasp with RolexGlidelock extension system

DIAL

DIALBlack

DETAILSHighly legible Chromalight display with long-lasting blue luminescence

Style of the SubmarinerTHE ARCHETYPEOF THE DIVER'S WATCHThe Oyster Perpetual Submariners robust and functional design swiftlybecame iconic. With their subtly redesigned Oyster case, distinctive dialwith large luminescent hour markers, graduated rotatable Cerachrom bezeland solid link Oyster bracelet, the latest generation Submariner andSubmariner Date are firmly in line with the original model launched in 1953.

Equally at home underwater and at a gala dinner, the Submariner modelsset new standards of robustness, reliability, comfort and timeless sportingstyle.

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Function of the SubmarinerUNIDIRECTIONALROTATABLE BEZEL

The Submariner's rotatable bezel is a key functionalityof the watch. Its engraved 60-minute graduations allowa diver to accurately and safely monitor diving time anddecompression stops. Manufactured by Rolex from ahard, corrosion-resistant ceramic, the Cerachrom bezelinsert is virtually scratchproof.

A luminescent capsule on the zero marker ensureslegibility, no matter how dark the environment. Thebezels knurled edge is carefully designed to offerexcellent grip under water, even with gloves.

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Function of the SubmarinerTHE OYSTER CASEThe Submariners Oyster case, guaranteed waterproof to a depth of300 metres (1,000 feet), provides the high-precision Perpetual movementwith optimal protection from water, dust, pressure and shocks. The middlecase is crafted from a solid block of particularly corrosion-resistant 904Lsteel or 18 ct gold with an integral crown guard.

The case back, with its characteristic fluting, is hermetically screwed downwith a special tool exclusive to Rolex watchmakers. The winding crown fitted with the patented Triplock triple waterproofness system screwsdown securely against the case, ensuring watertight security akin to asubmarines hatch. The crystal is made of virtually scratchproof syntheticsapphire.

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Function of the SubmarinerBLUE LUMINESCENCEThe Chromalight display on the dial is an innovation that pushes theboundaries of visibility in dark environments. The blue glow lasts up toeight hours with a uniform luminosity throughout, practically twice as longas that of standard luminescent materials.

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Spirit of the SubmarinerUNDERWATER WORLDSSince time immemorial, mankind has been spellbound by the sea and the mystery of itsuncharted depths. The deep remained beyond reach until the irrepressible desire for exploration,coupled with boundless human ingenuity, gave rise to the technology that would enable men tocatch a glimpse of the underwater world. The Submariner was first created in the pioneering eraof scuba diving.

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Spirit of the SubmarinerBIRTHOF THE ROLEX OYSTERThe Oyster case is a central part of Rolexs history. Clamped shut like anoyster shell, it could survive under water thanks to two major innovations: ascrew-down back and bezel and a screw-down waterproof winding crown.Invented by Rolex in 1926, the Oyster case was put to a real-life test a yearlater when Mercedes Gleitze, a young sportswoman, swam the EnglishChannel wearing a Rolex Oyster.

After more than 10 hours in the cold water, her watch remained fullyfunctional, firmly establishing Rolexs legendary underwater expertise.

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Spirit of the SubmarinerA PERFECT PARTNER ONLAND OR IN THE SEAWe invented the Submariner to work perfectly 660 feet under the sea.It seems to work pretty well at any level.

ROLEX 1965 advertising

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Spirit of the Submariner1953 - 1959 - 2008Introduced in 1953, the Submariner was the first watch to bewater-resistant down to 100 metres (330 feet). It was designed specificallyfor underwater exploration and diving, with a strong stainless steel braceletand an extra-robust, waterproof Oyster case.

Subsequent advances eventually increased the Submariner'swaterproofness to 300 metres (1,000 feet) the depth to which today'sSubmariner can safely be submerged. In 2008, the re-styled Submarinerwas enhanced with a new rotatable bezel equipped with a nearlyscratchproof Cerachrom insert featuring graduations in gold or platinum.

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Spirit of the SubmarinerDAVID DOUBILET

Underwater photographer. Explorer. Artist. Marinenaturalist and protector of the Ocean habitat. Author of adozen books on the sea. For 50 years, his passion hasilluminated the hidden depths of the Earth.

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FeaturesCERAMIC BEZELManufactured by Rolex from an extremely hard ceramic material since 2005, the exclusiveCerachrom bezel insert and monobloc bezel have excellent anti-corrosion properties and keeptheir vibrant colours over time. They are virtually scratchproof, and are unaffected by exposure tosunlight as well as to chlorinated or sea water.

To inscribe the numerals and graduations on such a hard material, Rolex developed a uniqueprocess which culminates in their being coated with a thin layer of yellow gold or platinum. It takes40 hours to produce each Cerachrom bezel. At Rolex, no measure is too extreme in the pursuit ofbeauty and function.

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FeaturesTRIPLOCK WINDINGCROWNThe Triplock winding crown is a patented triple waterproofness systemdesigned especially for divers watches. Developed by Rolex, it resistswater pressure to depths of 300 metres (1,000 feet) on the Submarinermodels and some other Professional models, and 3,900 metres(12,800 feet) on the Rolex Deepsea.

First introduced in 1970, the Triplock system consists of 10 differentelements crafted from the most reliable materials. The winding crownscrews down against the Oyster case as tightly and hermetically as asubmarines hatch.

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FeaturesOYSTER BRACELET

The Oyster bracelet is a perfect alchemy of form andfunction, aesthetics and technology, designed to be bothrobust and comfortable. It is equipped with anOysterlock clasp, which prevents accidental opening,and an ingenious Glidelock, allowing fine adjustments ofthe bracelet without using any tools - and allowing it tobe worn comfortably over a diving suit.

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FeaturesPERPETUAL MOVEMENTThe Submariner and Submariner Date models are equipped with calibre3130 and calibre 3135 respectively, self-winding mechanical movementsentirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Like all Rolex Perpetualmovements, the 3130 and 3135 are certified Swiss chronometers, adesignation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfullypassed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests.

They are fitted with a Parachrom hairspring, offering greater resistance toshocks and to temperature variations. Their architecture, in common withall Oyster watch movements, makes them singularly reliable.

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FeaturesCERTIFIED SWISSCHRONOMETER

The four simple words Superlative ChronometerOfficially Certified on a Rolex watch dial mean that thevery movement inside the timepiece has endured 15days and nights of testing by COSC (Contrle OfficielSuisse des Chronomtres Swiss Official ChronometerTesting Institute), an independent not- for-profitassociation.

To receive COSC certification as a Swiss chronometer,a watch must demonstrate extreme precision in avariety of positions and temperatures. Rolex is unique inthe industry: this is the standard level of quality requiredof every Rolex wristwatch movement.

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The Archetypeof the Diver's WatchUnidirectional rotatable bezelThe Oyster CaseBlue LuminescenceUnderwater WorldsBirth of the Rolex OysterA Perfect Partner On Land or in the Sea1953 - 1959 - 2008David DoubiletCeramic BezelTriplock Winding CrownOyster BraceletPerpetual Movementcertified swiss chronometerthe official rolexretailer