As an absolute reference in its category, Rolex Submariner is considered as the quintessential divers’ watch. While having expanded its horizons far beyond the genre of its launch in 1953, this excellent timepiece denies nothing of its aquatic origins. The home for the Submariner is in the depths of the oceans, where it serves for the best companion for every adventurous diver. Waterproof to 100, 200, then 300 metres as it successively achieved since its birth, Rolex Submariner has alway been viewed as the industry benchmark in waterproofness.

Now comes the Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date, the newest addition to the marvelous collection for divers. Officially releaed at BaselWorld 2010 , this watch features a green Ceramic bezel that surely catches the gaze. Outfitted in a 904L steel case, the rotatable bezel is made from extremely hard ceramic material with high corrosion resistance, allowing the safe reading of dive time.

Its color is unaffected by ultraviolet rays and it is virtually scratch-proof. This new Submariner Date boasts hour markers and hands coated with luminescent Chroma light, bringing exceptional legibility even in the penumbra of the ocean.

Beating inside the model is a COSC certified in-house self-winding Rolex Calibre 3135 movement . Equipped with a Perpetual rotor and a Parachrom hairspring pledges, the movement highlights high chronometric precision and unshakable reliability. It also offers a 48-hour power reserve.

Timeless and impervious to the elements, this new model is no stranger to comfort. The Rolex Glidelock clasp allows for fine adjustments of the bracelet length. The water-resistance is up to 300 meters . The Submariner’s irresistible power of seduction will certainly bound watch and wearer tightly, no matter on land or at sea.

Technical Specifications

REFERENCE (CASE / BRACELET): 116610 LV / 97200

Movement

Calibre: 3135

Self-winding: Perpetual rotor

Date: instantaneous change and rapid setting

Oscillator: frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 beats/hour)

Parachrom hairspring with Breguet overcoil

Precision: COSC-certified chronometer

Power reserve: 48 hours

Case

Diameter: 40 mm

Material: 904L steel

Bezel: unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated

with green Cerachrom insert, platinum graduations

Winding crown: Triplock

shoulders to protect the crown

Crystal: sapphire, Cyclops lens with anti-reflective coating

Waterproofness: 300 m (1,000 ft)

Dial

Surface: green gold

Hour markers: luminescent Chromalight

Hands: luminescent Chromalight

Bracelet

Material: 904L steel

Type: Oyster

Clasp: Rolex Glidelock

Bracelet/Strap

Material: 904L steel

Type: Oyster

Clasp: Oysterlock with Easylink comfort extension link

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