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Both timepieces now feature a redesigned, slightly larger 41 mm case \u2013 whose profile is highlighted by the\u00a0light reflections from the case sides and lugs \u2013 and are fitted on a remodelled bracelet.<\/p>\n<p>They are equipped with movements at the forefront of watchmaking technology \u2013 the Submariner with calibre 3230, unveiled by the brand this year, and the Submariner Date with calibre 3235, offering both time and date functions, and used in the Submariner range for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>True to its aesthetic heritage, the new Submariner in Oystersteel has a black dial and rotatable bezel with matching Cerachrom insert. A yellow Rolesor version (combining Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold) of the Submariner Date presents a royal blue dial with a rotatable bezel and a blue Cerachrom insert. Two versions of the Submariner Date, one in Oystersteel and the other in 18 ct white gold, bring distinctive colour combinations, with the dial and Cerachrom insert in different hues. The first watch blends a black dial with a green bezel, while the second proposes a black dial and a blue bezel.<br \/>Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Submariner and Submariner Date carry the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An extraordinary history<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The creation of the Submariner is closely linked to the development of deep-sea diving. In the early 1940s, the exploration of the deep marked a significant turning point with the advent of scuba diving. At the time, Rolex played an important role in the development and manufacturing of waterproof chronometer wristwatches, thanks in particular to the Oyster case, patented in 1926. As the brand wanted to create a watch that met divers\u2019 practical needs as closely as possible, in the 1950s it began an experimental process that involved many successful collaborations with diving pioneers. The experiments carried out and subsequent technical advances led to the introduction in 1953 of the Submariner, the first divers\u2019 wristwatch waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet).<\/p>\n<p>Just a year after its launch, the waterproofness of the Submariner was increased to a depth of 200 metres (660 feet). The watch was soon fitted with other technical innovations, such as a luminescent disc on the hour hand to clearly distinguish it from the minute hand, and a crown guard.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>In 1969, Rolex unveiled the Submariner Date, adding the date function. Its waterproofness, then guaranteed to 200 metres, was extended in 1979 to a depth of 300 metres (1,000 feet). The waterproofness of the Submariner achieved the same depth in 1989.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, the appeal of the Submariner and Submariner Date has extended well beyond the marine world. With their proven performance, these tool watches have<br \/>become archetypes of the action watch on land as underwater.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legibility and functionality<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When diving, being able to read the time with absolute certainty is a matter of survival. Therefore, the dial of the Submariner and Submariner Date is designed to be clean and unambiguous. The hour and minute hands, clearly differentiated in size and shape, and the hour markers in simple geometric forms \u2013 triangles, circles and rectangles \u2013 enable instant and reliable reading, preventing any risk of confusion underwater.<br \/>The Submariner and Submariner Date also feature a Chromalight display: the hands and hour markers are coated or filled with a luminescent material that emits a long-lasting blue glow in dark conditions. On the bezel, the triangular zero marker is also visible in darkness thanks to a capsule containing the same luminescent material.<\/p>\n<p><strong>High-technology ceramic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rolex played a pioneering role in the development of special ceramics for creating monobloc bezels and bezel inserts. Not only are these materials virtually scratchproof, their colours are also of a rare intensity and are resistant to environmental effects. Rolex has developed exclusive expertise and innovative manufacturing methods that grant it complete independence in the production of these ceramic components.<br \/>On these versions of the Submariner and Submariner Date, the unidirectional rotatable bezel is fitted with a 60-minute graduated Cerachrom insert in black, green or blue ceramic that allows divers to confidently monitor their dive times. The moulded, recessed graduations and numerals are coated with platinum or yellow gold via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition). The bezel\u2019s knurled edge offers excellent grip, to comfortably set dive time even when wearing gloves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rolesor, a marriage of gold and steel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rolesor, the combination of 18 ct gold and Oystersteel on a Rolex watch, has been a signature feature of the brand since 1933, when the name was registered. It is a meeting of two metals: one, noble and precious, attractive for its lustre and stability; the other, known for its resistance to corrosion, ensures strength and reliability. All of these qualities perfectly mirror the elegance and performance that come\u00a0 together in a Rolex watch.<br \/>On the yellow Rolesor version of the Submariner Date, the bezel, winding crown and centre links of the bracelet are in 18 ct yellow gold, while the case and outer links of the bracelet are in Oystersteel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Oyster case, symbol of waterproofness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A paragon of robustness and reliability, the Oyster case of the Submariner and Submariner Date is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 300 metres (1,000 feet). Its middle case is crafted from a solid block of Oystersteel, a particularly corrosion-resistant alloy, or from 18 ct white gold. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement. The Triplock winding crown, fitted with a triple waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case and is protected by an integral crown guard. The crystal is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire and, on the Submariner Date, is fitted with a Cyclops lens at 3 o\u2019clock for easy reading of the date. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimum protection for the watch\u2019s movement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perpetual calibres 3230 and 3235<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The new-generation Submariner and Submariner Date are equipped respectively with calibre 3230 \u2013 launched this year \u2013 and calibre 3235, movements entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. 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{"Compl\u00e9ment":"White Gold - Blue Cerachrom Bezel","Statut de vente":"Sortie pr\u00e9vue","Date":"10\/2020","Sexe":"Homme","Diam\u00e8tre":"41","Styles":"Sporty, Diving","Calibre_autre":"Calibre 3235","Calibre distinction":"Chronometer, COSC certified","Calibre distinction_autre":"Superlative Chronometer","Affichage":"Luminescent hands","Affichage_autre":"White gold hands","Complication":"Date","Mati\u00e8re du bo\u00eetier":"White gold","Particularit\u00e9 du boitier":"Screwed-down caseback, Unidirectional turning bezel, Screwed-down crown","Particularit\u00e9 du boitier_autre":"Cerachrom bezel in blue ceramic","Etanch\u00e9it\u00e9":"300 meters","Forme":"Round","Cadran":"Lacquered","Couleur du cadran":"Black","Index":"Baton-type, Dots, Luminescent, Triangles","Verre":"Antireflective coating, Magnifying glass, Sapphire","Fermeture du bracelet":"Folding buckle , Oysterlock with Glidelock","Plus de caract\u00e9ristiques":"<br\/>\r\nMovement<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Calibre 3235, Manufacture Rolex<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Mechanical movement with bidirectional\r\nself-winding via Perpetual rotor\r\nPrecision<br\/>\r\n\u2022 \u22122 \/+2 sec\/day, after casing\r\nFunctions<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Centre hour, minute and seconds hands<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Instantaneous date at 3 o\u2019clock with\r\nsecure rapid-setting<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Instantaneous date at 3 o\u2019clock with\r\nsecure rapid-setting<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Stop-seconds for exact time setting<br\/>\r\nOscillator<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Frequency: 28,800 beats\/hour (4 Hz)<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Rolex overcoil<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Large balance wheel with variable inertia<br\/>\r\n\u2022 High-precision regulating via four gold\r\nMicrostella nuts<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Traversing balance bridge<br\/>\r\n\u2022 High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers\r\nEscapement<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork\r\nand escape wheel\r\nJewelling<br\/>\r\n\u2022 31 rubies<br\/>\r\nPower reserve<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Approximately 70 hours<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\nCase<br\/>\r\n18 ct white gold, satin finish\r\nwith polished sides<br\/>\r\n\u2022 60-minute graduated monobloc Cerachrom\r\ninsert in green ceramic; moulded,\r\nrecessed graduations and numerals coated\r\nwith platinum via PVD (Physical Vapour\r\nDeposition); first 15 minutes graduated\r\nminute-by-minute; capsule in 18 ct white\r\ngold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting\r\nluminescence, blue glow)<br\/>\r\nCase back<br\/>\r\n\u2022 18 ct white gold, solid, screw-down\r\nwith fine fluting<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\nDial<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Black lacquer<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Hour markers in 18 ct white gold,\r\nhighly legible Chromalight (long-lasting\r\nluminescence, blue glow)<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Hands in 18 ct white gold, highly legible\r\nChromalight (long-lasting luminescence,\r\nblue glow)<br\/>\r\nCyclops lens over the date with\r\ndouble anti-reflective coating<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\nBracelet \/ Buckles<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Oyster, three-piece solid links<br\/>\r\n\u2022 18 ct white gold, polished centre links,\r\nsatin-finished outer links with polished edges,\r\nceramic inserts<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Oystersteel, satin finish with polished edges<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Oysterlock folding safety clasp<br\/>\r\n\u2022 Rolex Glidelock extension system\r\n(approx. 20 mm in increments of approx. 2 mm)<br\/>\r\n"}
126619LB
Brand : | Rolex |
Collection : | Oyster Perpetual |
Model : | Submariner Date |
Reference : | 126619LB |
Complement : | White Gold - Blue Cerachrom Bezel |
To come : | 10/2020 |
Brand : | Rolex |
Collection : | Oyster Perpetual |
Model : | Submariner Date |
Reference : | 126619LB |
Complement : | White Gold - Blue Cerachrom Bezel |
To come : | 10/2020 |
List Price : | 37 400 € |
Diameter : | 41 mm |
Styles : | Sporty Diving |
Calibre : | Calibre 3235 |
Calibre distinction : | Chronometer COSC certified Superlative Chronometer |
Complication : | Date |
Case material : | White gold |
Case peculiarity : | Screwed-down caseback Unidirectional turning bezel Screwed-down crown Cerachrom bezel in blue ceramic |
Shape : | Round |
Water-resistance : | 300 meters |
Dial : | Lacquered |
Dial color : | Black |
Display : | Luminescent hands White gold hands |
Indexes : | Baton-type Dots Luminescent Triangles |
Glass : | Antireflective coating Magnifying glass Sapphire |
Strap clasp : | Folding buckle Oysterlock with Glidelock |
+ More characteristics : | Movement • Calibre 3235, Manufacture Rolex • Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor Precision • −2 /+2 sec/day, after casing Functions • Centre hour, minute and seconds hands • Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with secure rapid-setting • Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with secure rapid-setting • Stop-seconds for exact time setting Oscillator • Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz) • Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring • Rolex overcoil • Large balance wheel with variable inertia • High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts • Traversing balance bridge • High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers Escapement • Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency • Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and escape wheel Jewelling • 31 rubies Power reserve • Approximately 70 hours Case 18 ct white gold, satin finish with polished sides • 60-minute graduated monobloc Cerachrom insert in green ceramic; moulded, recessed graduations and numerals coated with platinum via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition); first 15 minutes graduated minute-by-minute; capsule in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) Case back • 18 ct white gold, solid, screw-down with fine fluting Dial • Black lacquer • Hour markers in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) • Hands in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) Cyclops lens over the date with double anti-reflective coating Bracelet / Buckles • Oyster, three-piece solid links • 18 ct white gold, polished centre links, satin-finished outer links with polished edges, ceramic inserts • Oystersteel, satin finish with polished edges • Oysterlock folding safety clasp • Rolex Glidelock extension system (approx. 20 mm in increments of approx. 2 mm) |
OYSTER PERPETUAL submariner
Conquering the deep
Rolex is introducing the new generation of its Oyster Perpetual Submariner and Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date, watches that exemplify the historic links between Rolex and the world of diving. Both timepieces now feature a redesigned, slightly larger 41 mm case – whose profile is highlighted by the light reflections from the case sides and lugs – and are fitted on a remodelled bracelet.
They are equipped with movements at the forefront of watchmaking technology – the Submariner with calibre 3230, unveiled by the brand this year, and the Submariner Date with calibre 3235, offering both time and date functions, and used in the Submariner range for the first time.
True to its aesthetic heritage, the new Submariner in Oystersteel has a black dial and rotatable bezel with matching Cerachrom insert. A yellow Rolesor version (combining Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold) of the Submariner Date presents a royal blue dial with a rotatable bezel and a blue Cerachrom insert. Two versions of the Submariner Date, one in Oystersteel and the other in 18 ct white gold, bring distinctive colour combinations, with the dial and Cerachrom insert in different hues. The first watch blends a black dial with a green bezel, while the second proposes a black dial and a blue bezel.
Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Submariner and Submariner Date carry the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.
An extraordinary history
The creation of the Submariner is closely linked to the development of deep-sea diving. In the early 1940s, the exploration of the deep marked a significant turning point with the advent of scuba diving. At the time, Rolex played an important role in the development and manufacturing of waterproof chronometer wristwatches, thanks in particular to the Oyster case, patented in 1926. As the brand wanted to create a watch that met divers’ practical needs as closely as possible, in the 1950s it began an experimental process that involved many successful collaborations with diving pioneers. The experiments carried out and subsequent technical advances led to the introduction in 1953 of the Submariner, the first divers’ wristwatch waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet).
Just a year after its launch, the waterproofness of the Submariner was increased to a depth of 200 metres (660 feet). The watch was soon fitted with other technical innovations, such as a luminescent disc on the hour hand to clearly distinguish it from the minute hand, and a crown guard.
In 1969, Rolex unveiled the Submariner Date, adding the date function. Its waterproofness, then guaranteed to 200 metres, was extended in 1979 to a depth of 300 metres (1,000 feet). The waterproofness of the Submariner achieved the same depth in 1989.
Over time, the appeal of the Submariner and Submariner Date has extended well beyond the marine world. With their proven performance, these tool watches have
become archetypes of the action watch on land as underwater.
Legibility and functionality
When diving, being able to read the time with absolute certainty is a matter of survival. Therefore, the dial of the Submariner and Submariner Date is designed to be clean and unambiguous. The hour and minute hands, clearly differentiated in size and shape, and the hour markers in simple geometric forms – triangles, circles and rectangles – enable instant and reliable reading, preventing any risk of confusion underwater.
The Submariner and Submariner Date also feature a Chromalight display: the hands and hour markers are coated or filled with a luminescent material that emits a long-lasting blue glow in dark conditions. On the bezel, the triangular zero marker is also visible in darkness thanks to a capsule containing the same luminescent material.
High-technology ceramic
Rolex played a pioneering role in the development of special ceramics for creating monobloc bezels and bezel inserts. Not only are these materials virtually scratchproof, their colours are also of a rare intensity and are resistant to environmental effects. Rolex has developed exclusive expertise and innovative manufacturing methods that grant it complete independence in the production of these ceramic components.
On these versions of the Submariner and Submariner Date, the unidirectional rotatable bezel is fitted with a 60-minute graduated Cerachrom insert in black, green or blue ceramic that allows divers to confidently monitor their dive times. The moulded, recessed graduations and numerals are coated with platinum or yellow gold via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition). The bezel’s knurled edge offers excellent grip, to comfortably set dive time even when wearing gloves.
Rolesor, a marriage of gold and steel
Rolesor, the combination of 18 ct gold and Oystersteel on a Rolex watch, has been a signature feature of the brand since 1933, when the name was registered. It is a meeting of two metals: one, noble and precious, attractive for its lustre and stability; the other, known for its resistance to corrosion, ensures strength and reliability. All of these qualities perfectly mirror the elegance and performance that come together in a Rolex watch.
On the yellow Rolesor version of the Submariner Date, the bezel, winding crown and centre links of the bracelet are in 18 ct yellow gold, while the case and outer links of the bracelet are in Oystersteel.
The Oyster case, symbol of waterproofness
A paragon of robustness and reliability, the Oyster case of the Submariner and Submariner Date is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 300 metres (1,000 feet). Its middle case is crafted from a solid block of Oystersteel, a particularly corrosion-resistant alloy, or from 18 ct white gold. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement. The Triplock winding crown, fitted with a triple waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case and is protected by an integral crown guard. The crystal is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire and, on the Submariner Date, is fitted with a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock for easy reading of the date. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimum protection for the watch’s movement.
Perpetual calibres 3230 and 3235
The new-generation Submariner and Submariner Date are equipped respectively with calibre 3230 – launched this year – and calibre 3235, movements entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. At the forefront of watchmaking technology, these self-winding mechanical movements led to the filing of several patents, and offer fundamental gains in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability.
Calibres 3230 and 3235 incorporate the Chronergy escapement, patented by Rolex, which combines high energy efficiency with great dependability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, it is also insensitive to magnetic fields. The movements are fitted with an optimized blue Parachrom hairspring, manufactured by Rolex in an exclusive paramagnetic alloy that makes it up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks. The blue Parachrom hairspring is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring the calibres’ regularity in any position. The oscillator is fitted on the Rolexdesigned and -patented high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers, increasing the movements’ shock resistance.
Both calibres are equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor. Thanks to their barrel architecture and the escapement’s superior efficiency, the movements’ power reserve extends to approximately 70 hours.
Oyster bracelet and Oysterlock safety clasp
These versions of the Submariner and Submariner Date are fitted with an Oyster bracelet. Developed at the end of the 1930s, this three-piece link bracelet is known for its robustness.
The Oyster bracelet on these new versions is equipped with a Rolex-designed and -patented Oysterlock folding safety clasp, which prevents accidental opening. It also features the Rolex Glidelock extension system, designed and patented by the brand. This particularly inventive mechanism comprises a rack located under the clasp cover and a toothed sliding link that locks into the chosen notch. The Rolex Glidelock on the Oyster bracelet has 10 notches of approximately 2 mm, allowing the length of the bracelet to be adjusted easily, and without tools, up to some 20 mm.
On the 18 ct white gold version of the Submariner Date, the Oyster bracelet includes ceramic inserts inside the links to enhance its flexibility and longevity.
In addition, a concealed attachment system ensures seamless visual continuity between the bracelet and case.
OYSTER PERPETUAL submariner
Conquering the deep
Rolex is introducing the new generation of its Oyster Perpetual Submariner and Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date, watches that exemplify the historic links between Rolex and the world of diving. Both timepieces now feature a redesigned, slightly larger 41 mm case – whose profile is highlighted by the light reflections from the case sides and lugs – and are fitted on a remodelled bracelet.
They are equipped with movements at the forefront of watchmaking technology – the Submariner with calibre 3230, unveiled by the brand this year, and the Submariner Date with calibre 3235, offering both time and date functions, and used in the Submariner range for the first time.
True to its aesthetic heritage, the new Submariner in Oystersteel has a black dial and rotatable bezel with matching Cerachrom insert. A yellow Rolesor version (combining Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold) of the Submariner Date presents a royal blue dial with a rotatable bezel and a blue Cerachrom insert. Two versions of the Submariner Date, one in Oystersteel and the other in 18 ct white gold, bring distinctive colour combinations, with the dial and Cerachrom insert in different hues. The first watch blends a black dial with a green bezel, while the second proposes a black dial and a blue bezel.
Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Submariner and Submariner Date carry the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on the wrist.
An extraordinary history
The creation of the Submariner is closely linked to the development of deep-sea diving. In the early 1940s, the exploration of the deep marked a significant turning point with the advent of scuba diving. At the time, Rolex played an important role in the development and manufacturing of waterproof chronometer wristwatches, thanks in particular to the Oyster case, patented in 1926. As the brand wanted to create a watch that met divers’ practical needs as closely as possible, in the 1950s it began an experimental process that involved many successful collaborations with diving pioneers. The experiments carried out and subsequent technical advances led to the introduction in 1953 of the Submariner, the first divers’ wristwatch waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet).
Just a year after its launch, the waterproofness of the Submariner was increased to a depth of 200 metres (660 feet). The watch was soon fitted with other technical innovations, such as a luminescent disc on the hour hand to clearly distinguish it from the minute hand, and a crown guard.
In 1969, Rolex unveiled the Submariner Date, adding the date function. Its waterproofness, then guaranteed to 200 metres, was extended in 1979 to a depth of 300 metres (1,000 feet). The waterproofness of the Submariner achieved the same depth in 1989.
Over time, the appeal of the Submariner and Submariner Date has extended well beyond the marine world. With their proven performance, these tool watches have
become archetypes of the action watch on land as underwater.
Legibility and functionality
When diving, being able to read the time with absolute certainty is a matter of survival. Therefore, the dial of the Submariner and Submariner Date is designed to be clean and unambiguous. The hour and minute hands, clearly differentiated in size and shape, and the hour markers in simple geometric forms – triangles, circles and rectangles – enable instant and reliable reading, preventing any risk of confusion underwater.
The Submariner and Submariner Date also feature a Chromalight display: the hands and hour markers are coated or filled with a luminescent material that emits a long-lasting blue glow in dark conditions. On the bezel, the triangular zero marker is also visible in darkness thanks to a capsule containing the same luminescent material.
High-technology ceramic
Rolex played a pioneering role in the development of special ceramics for creating monobloc bezels and bezel inserts. Not only are these materials virtually scratchproof, their colours are also of a rare intensity and are resistant to environmental effects. Rolex has developed exclusive expertise and innovative manufacturing methods that grant it complete independence in the production of these ceramic components.
On these versions of the Submariner and Submariner Date, the unidirectional rotatable bezel is fitted with a 60-minute graduated Cerachrom insert in black, green or blue ceramic that allows divers to confidently monitor their dive times. The moulded, recessed graduations and numerals are coated with platinum or yellow gold via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition). The bezel’s knurled edge offers excellent grip, to comfortably set dive time even when wearing gloves.
Rolesor, a marriage of gold and steel
Rolesor, the combination of 18 ct gold and Oystersteel on a Rolex watch, has been a signature feature of the brand since 1933, when the name was registered. It is a meeting of two metals: one, noble and precious, attractive for its lustre and stability; the other, known for its resistance to corrosion, ensures strength and reliability. All of these qualities perfectly mirror the elegance and performance that come together in a Rolex watch.
On the yellow Rolesor version of the Submariner Date, the bezel, winding crown and centre links of the bracelet are in 18 ct yellow gold, while the case and outer links of the bracelet are in Oystersteel.
The Oyster case, symbol of waterproofness
A paragon of robustness and reliability, the Oyster case of the Submariner and Submariner Date is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 300 metres (1,000 feet). Its middle case is crafted from a solid block of Oystersteel, a particularly corrosion-resistant alloy, or from 18 ct white gold. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement. The Triplock winding crown, fitted with a triple waterproofness system, screws down securely against the case and is protected by an integral crown guard. The crystal is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire and, on the Submariner Date, is fitted with a Cyclops lens at 3 o’clock for easy reading of the date. The waterproof Oyster case provides optimum protection for the watch’s movement.
Perpetual calibres 3230 and 3235
The new-generation Submariner and Submariner Date are equipped respectively with calibre 3230 – launched this year – and calibre 3235, movements entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. At the forefront of watchmaking technology, these self-winding mechanical movements led to the filing of several patents, and offer fundamental gains in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability.
Calibres 3230 and 3235 incorporate the Chronergy escapement, patented by Rolex, which combines high energy efficiency with great dependability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, it is also insensitive to magnetic fields. The movements are fitted with an optimized blue Parachrom hairspring, manufactured by Rolex in an exclusive paramagnetic alloy that makes it up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks. The blue Parachrom hairspring is equipped with a Rolex overcoil, ensuring the calibres’ regularity in any position. The oscillator is fitted on the Rolexdesigned and -patented high-performance Paraflex shock absorbers, increasing the movements’ shock resistance.
Both calibres are equipped with a self-winding module via a Perpetual rotor. Thanks to their barrel architecture and the escapement’s superior efficiency, the movements’ power reserve extends to approximately 70 hours.
Oyster bracelet and Oysterlock safety clasp
These versions of the Submariner and Submariner Date are fitted with an Oyster bracelet. Developed at the end of the 1930s, this three-piece link bracelet is known for its robustness.
The Oyster bracelet on these new versions is equipped with a Rolex-designed and -patented Oysterlock folding safety clasp, which prevents accidental opening. It also features the Rolex Glidelock extension system, designed and patented by the brand. This particularly inventive mechanism comprises a rack located under the clasp cover and a toothed sliding link that locks into the chosen notch. The Rolex Glidelock on the Oyster bracelet has 10 notches of approximately 2 mm, allowing the length of the bracelet to be adjusted easily, and without tools, up to some 20 mm.
On the 18 ct white gold version of the Submariner Date, the Oyster bracelet includes ceramic inserts inside the links to enhance its flexibility and longevity.
In addition, a concealed attachment system ensures seamless visual continuity between the bracelet and case.
Brand : | Rolex |
Collection : | Oyster Perpetual |
Model : | Submariner Date |
Reference : | 126619LB |
Complement : | White Gold - Blue Cerachrom Bezel |
To come : | 10/2020 |
List Price : | 37 400 € |
Diameter : | 41 mm |
Styles : | Sporty Diving |
Calibre : | Calibre 3235 |
Calibre distinction : | Chronometer COSC certified Superlative Chronometer |
Complication : | Date |
Case material : | White gold |
Case peculiarity : | Screwed-down caseback Unidirectional turning bezel Screwed-down crown Cerachrom bezel in blue ceramic |
Shape : | Round |
Water-resistance : | 300 meters |
Dial : | Lacquered |
Dial color : | Black |
Display : | Luminescent hands White gold hands |
Indexes : | Baton-type Dots Luminescent Triangles |
Glass : | Antireflective coating Magnifying glass Sapphire |
Strap clasp : | Folding buckle Oysterlock with Glidelock |
More characteristics : | Movement • Calibre 3235, Manufacture Rolex • Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor Precision • −2 /+2 sec/day, after casing Functions • Centre hour, minute and seconds hands • Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with secure rapid-setting • Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with secure rapid-setting • Stop-seconds for exact time setting Oscillator • Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz) • Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring • Rolex overcoil • Large balance wheel with variable inertia • High-precision regulating via four gold Microstella nuts • Traversing balance bridge • High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers Escapement • Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency • Paramagnetic nickel-phosphorus pallet fork and escape wheel Jewelling • 31 rubies Power reserve • Approximately 70 hours Case 18 ct white gold, satin finish with polished sides • 60-minute graduated monobloc Cerachrom insert in green ceramic; moulded, recessed graduations and numerals coated with platinum via PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition); first 15 minutes graduated minute-by-minute; capsule in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) Case back • 18 ct white gold, solid, screw-down with fine fluting Dial • Black lacquer • Hour markers in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) • Hands in 18 ct white gold, highly legible Chromalight (long-lasting luminescence, blue glow) Cyclops lens over the date with double anti-reflective coating Bracelet / Buckles • Oyster, three-piece solid links • 18 ct white gold, polished centre links, satin-finished outer links with polished edges, ceramic inserts • Oystersteel, satin finish with polished edges • Oysterlock folding safety clasp • Rolex Glidelock extension system (approx. 20 mm in increments of approx. 2 mm) |