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Launched in 1953, the Rolex Submariner celebrates its 70th anniversary. Focus on the diving watch still above the channel

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“I was wearing a Submariner the first time I saw one Titanic with submarine holes in real life. I also wore it with my tuxedo when I went on stage to accept the Oscar for my film,” confides director James Cameron. Designed for underwater adventures, the iconic diving watch delivers in all circumstances… and even on the red carpet.

Confusion

Today, the Submariner incorporates all of Rolex’s innovations. Its 41mm Oyster case also fits the feminine wrist, emphasizing its delicacy. Our favorite? The Submariner Date with a black steel bezel.

Performance

Introduced in 1953, the Submariner was the first waterproof watch to 100 meters. It paved the way for other watches designed by Rolex for great depths, such as the Sea-Dweller or the Deepsea. Designed to meet the needs of divers, it was an immediate success with the pioneers of professional exploration. Very quickly he set out to conquer dry land. its sporty chic style attracted athletes, businessmen and artists.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date Watch © Rolex

Progress

The Submariner is constantly evolving to improve performance and functionality. Case enlarged in 1959, dated from 1969, water resistant to 300 meters from 1979… It is also equipped with a rotating bezel Cerachrom disc from 2008.

Ambition

It shows one of the 8 main features of Rolex watches: water resistance. “We need to be able to create a case whose waterproofness ultimately guarantees our precise movements against damage from dust, sweat, water, heat and cold. Only then will the perfect accuracy of a Rolex watch be ensured,” predicted founder Hans Wilsdorf, who died in 1960.

Mastery

Striving for complete industrial independence, all watchmaking know-how is integrated in 5 workshops in Switzerland. A Rolex watch is the culmination of an entire chain of expertise, from design to final assembly.

Source: Le Figaro

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