The men’s Rolex Submariner was developed in 1953 and made its official debut during Basel Watch Fair the following year. One of the first dive watches to offer a 100-meter depth rating, the Submariner essentially paved the way for the modern dive watch as we know it today. Over the years, the Submariner has seen many notable upgrades, including the addition of a date display in the 1960s, the switch from acrylic to sapphire crystals in the late 1970s, and the change from radioactive tritium to photoluminescent lume in the 1990s. The Submariner was initially only available in stainless steel; a two-tone variant didn’t become available until 1984 via the ref. 16803.That brings us to the two examples that are featured here in today’s comparison video. The Rolex 16613 made its debut in 1988 and was the final aluminum bezel Submariner. The ref. 116613 was introduced in 2009 and features a completely redesigned feature set that swapped the aluminum bezel out for a tougher Cerachrom ceramic insert and features an all-new case and bracelet design. While both references are similar, they each bring a different aesthetic to the table.The Rolex Submariner 16613 was produced for over twenty years. During that time, it became available in many variations, including either a black or blue dial and bezel set, stunning champagne or silver “Serti” dials adorned with gems, lug holes on the case or no holes, and different luminous material on the dial. Two features that remain consistent among the reference variations are the two-tone steel and gold finish of the case and the aluminum insert on the bezel.With the unveiling of the modern 116613 Submariner in Yellow Rolesor (aka two-tone stainless steel and 18k yellow gold) came a newer-style “Super Case” which, despite offering the same 40mm diameter as the ref. 16613, appears slightly larger. The lugs and crown guard are wider, and the bezel received a new mounting design, giving the case a slightly more robust appearance and refined bezel action.
Looks-wise, the watch that comes the closest to an all-steel model is now the ref. 116509, which is cast in solid 18k white gold and has the price tag to prove it.That means a delve into the archives is the only avenue still open should you want one, and it is the previous generation that is proving the most affordable. The ‘Zenith’ Daytona ref. 16520, powered by the fabled El Primero, is still the gateway into steel Cosmograph Daytona ownership.Of course, the word ‘affordable’ is all relative. Prices start at around the $20,000 mark, which is a hefty slice of anyone’s money. Yet beyond being one of the most handsome and capable models ever made, any Rolex Daytona represents perhaps the surest investments watch collecting has to offer.It’s a tough call, but the starkly austere Explorer might well be the watch that has changed the least (visually) over its 70-year run. That is even for a manufacture that updates aesthetics at the glacial pace that Rolex does. Every reference, from the prototype Pre-Explorer ref. 6150 from 1952 up to the last of the ref. 114270s in 2010, have been simple three handers, with the beautifully legible white on black 3/6/9 dials, housed in a 36mm case.Then along came the ref. 214270, identical in the detailing but the first example to grow beyond the dimensions in 58-years, measuring 39mm. It increased in size for the same reason as the Datejust – fashions demanded it – but unlike that watch, it became the only option available.That is no bad thing. The Explorer is perhaps the last of the true tool watches in the Rolex catalog. There is nothing about any iteration of the watch that is designed to look flashy or draw attention to itself, and a few extra millimeters doesn’t change that. The new Explorer is basically the old Explorer, and whichever you choose will come down to whether your wrist size suits one or the other.Its strength has always been in its simplicity, and it remains one of the best value for money prospects on the pre-owned Rolex market. $5,000-$6,000 is the buy-in point for a well set up example of the ref. 114270 or, if you fancy going the real vintage route, the celebrated ref. 1016 (personal timepiece of James Bond author Ian Fleming) starts at a little over twice that. Tough, elegant and perfectly built, the Explorer has always stayed true to Rolex’s roots.
So, we can see how charming these vintage watches are. This time, I will introduce a classic vintage Submariner from BP factory, it is Ref.5508.Rolex Submariner Blue Watch 5508When you first see this watch, you will be attracted by its blue color. yes, both bezel and dial are in blue. With chocolate nato strap, the watch will bring you a visual striking at first. In my experience, every vintage Rolex I saw in replica watch world is either equipped with a rivet steel bracelet or a nato band. If you want both, that is ok. The case is measured to be 38.5mm in diameter, which is a little smaller than modern Submariner. The lugs are brushed, the vintage Rolex crown is also different from modern Rolex’s. Blue bezel insert is metallic made with white printed markers, those bezel markers are not applied with luminescence except the bezel pearl that is filled with white luminous material. By the way, the bezel clicking tooth is not that as deep as that on modern Submariner watches.Blue Vintage Submariner Rolex CrownTo identify this replica Rolex as a vintage Submariner, you can easily tell by observing is blue dial. Hour markers and hands are applied with patina luminescence, not white. Those patina luminous material will emit strong green light at night. The white printed Rolex Crown is not silver three-dimensional Rolex logo, other printings such as “100m=330ft” and “SUBMARINER” are all white, which forms a high contrast with the blue background. Like we said before, the watch has a chocoate nylon strap, however, the clasp does not have a fastening Rolex Crown buckle. If you requested, I can get you one extra pair of that band. At last, the Rolex vintage 5508 replica watch is equipped with a Swiss ETA 2836-2 automatic movement, so we guarantee that its daily inaccuray will not exceed 3 seconds, we have tested this in factory.Replica Rolex Submariner 1680 Gilt Dial Replica Rolex Vintage Submariner Watch.Replica Rolex Submariner 1680 Rolex Submariner watch is definitely best of the best, classic of the classic in watch field. The multiple functions and incomparable classic look makes Submariner a perfect timepiece on the wrist. If you want to own a Rolex watch, no doubt Submariner will be the best choice for you. For the experienced watch fans, they will have passion on Rolex Vintage Submariner models better than the new released models, as it represented the old days and vintage manufacture technique and design which you are not able to get in new arrivals. Well, nowadays we can just find Vintage Rolex from some auctions, but there are very pretty good replica Rolex Vintage Submariner watches out there, here I am bringing you a replica 1680. Replica Rolex 1680 Case Replica Rolex 1680 Crown Comparing to the modern Rolex Submariner watches, this vintage is not so perfect on the material or some manufacture details but this is what made it vintage. Submariner Ref.1680 released in 1972 and became a hot item at that time, later Rolex released new Submariner models which has many changes from the material to design. This replica Vintage Submariner has a 40mm case which is made of 316L solid stainless steel , on the black gilt style dial, there are dot markers and three hands, all of them are in superlume, and the manufacture is exactly as the original piece. The front glass is made of plexiglass while the new edition is made of sapphire crystal, and the new one is stronger and more wearable, but this is one of the point makes it a vintage edition. The date indicator is at 3:00 position and can be adjusted via crown. Inside this vintage case, there is a Asia 2836-2 automatic movement with 28,800bph, this can ensure it is working as well as the original. The strap is also made of solid stainless steel, but BP factory is very creative to make options for folded bracelet or riveted bracelet, and the buckle is oyster lock. Maybe this is not a perfect Submariner model compares to the new edition such as Ref.116610, but this is definitely a classic Rolex for those watch fans.Replica Rolex Submariner 116613LN Two Tone Wrapped Gold Watch Review Replica Rolex Submariner 116613LN
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