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medeaterraneo · 1 year

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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Deepsea New - MEDEATERRANEO

New with all papers - original box - 4 years warranty

CHF17 000.00

THE OYSTER PERPETUAL ROLEX DEEPSEA IN OYSTERSTEEL WITH A CERACHROM BEZEL INSERT IN BLACK CERAMIC AND AN OYSTER BRACELET.

It features a black dial and large luminescent hour markers. Waterproof to a depth of 3,900 meters (12,800 feet) with a unidirectional 60-minute rotatable bezel, the Rolex Deepsea is amongst the ultra-resistant divers’ watches engineered by Rolex for deep-sea exploration.

Black dial A distinctive face The dial is the distinctive face of a Rolex watch, the feature most responsible for its identity and readability. Characterized by hour markers fashioned from gold to prevent tarnishing, every Rolex dial is designed and manufactured in-house, largely by hand to ensure perfection.

Waterproof System Robustness and reliability A paragon of robustness and reliability, the Oyster case of the Deepsea is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 3,900 meters (12,800 feet). Its middle case is crafted from a solid block of particularly corrosion-resistant Oystersteel. The case back, edged with fine fluting, is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement. This model’s 44 mm Oyster case, reinforced with the patented Ringlock System, was designed to provide the highest degree of resistance and reliability in a size that remains wearable and practical.

3235 Movement Superlative performance The calibre 3235 is a new-generation movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. This self-winding mechanical movement is at the forefront of the art of watchmaking. A consummate demonstration of Rolex technology, with 14 patents, it offers fundamental gains in terms of precision, power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetic fields, convenience and reliability. It incorporates the new Chronergy escapement patented by Rolex, which combines high energy efficiency with great dependability. Made of nickel-phosphorus, it is also insensitive to magnetic interference.

MODEL CASE Oyster, 44 mm, Oystersteel OYSTER ARCHITECTURE Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve DIAMETER 44 mm MATERIAL Oystersteel BEZEL Unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated, scratch-resistant Cerachrom insert in ceramic, numerals and graduations coated in platinum WINDING CROWN Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system CRYSTAL Domed, 5.5 mm-thick scratch-resistant sapphire WATER RESISTANCE Waterproof to 3,900 meters / 12,800 feet, helium escape valve MOVEMENT Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding CALIBRE 3235, Manufacture Rolex PRECISION-2/+2 sec/day, after casing FUNCTIONS Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. Instantaneous date with rapid setting. Stop-seconds for precise time setting OSCILLATOR Paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring. High-performance Paraflex shock absorbers WINDING Bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor POWER RESERVE Approximately 70 hours

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diariomacho · 1 month

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rowdotdk · 5 years

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The Rolex Deepsea in Oystersteel, 44 mm case, D-blue dial, Oyster bracelet. The ultimate divers' watch. #Rolex #RolexDeepsea

#The Rolex Deepsea in Oystersteel #44 mm case #D-blue dial #Oyster bracelet. The ultimate divers' wat

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ayalooficial · 3 years

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🔮O famoso Deepsea, famoso por causa de sua beleza e por suas vantagens, como ser impermeável até a profundidade de 3.900 metros, o Oyster Perpetual Deepsea representa a Rolex no domínio da impermeabilidade! 🚀Criado em 2008, ultrapassa as demandas mais exigentes dos mergulhadores profissionais em termos de robustez, precisão e confiabilidade, sem abrir mão dos códigos estéticos característicos do Oyster Informação sobre o relógio: Aço Oystersteel✔️ Pulseira Oyster✔️ Luneta de cerâmica e visualizacão✔️ luminescente✔️ Sistema de impermeabilidade✔️ Mecanismo 3235✔️ #relógiodeluxo #relógiodepulso #bbb21 #compreonline #ayalaoficial #comprar #relógiogshock #rolex #Oysterperpetual #rolexdeepsea #invictayakuza #relógiorolex #relógioatacado #relógioimportado #estilomasculino #modamasculina #dicas #relógiosmasculinos #relógiomasculino #relógiosfamosos #relógiosreplicas #relogiostop #relogioslince #deepseadiving (em São Paulo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMPO25hH0vp/?igshid=ig480ie8hh3i

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myluxuryauthenticmy · 5 years

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🔱ROLEXAHOLICSSS®

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emagazinee · 2 years

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Watches & Wonders 2022 is currently underway in Geneva, and @rolex has joined one of the watch industry's largest festivities by revealing its new 2022 line. The long-rumored green and black left-handed GMT-Master II, with a new color choice on its 24-hour Cerachrom bezel and a traditional black dial, is the star of the new releases, joining the ranks of other icons such as the Pepsi and Coke. The watch's case is made of Oystersteel and measures 40mm in diameter. It comes with a full Oyster bracelet. The GMT-Master II is joined in the spotlight for this release by the all-new Air-King, whose 40mm casing now includes revised crown guards. The watch is fully made of Oystersteel, with robust links and a sturdy case. Rolex put fresh life into its sailing choices as it transitioned from the skies to the oceans. Both the heavy Deepsea and the more elegant Yacht-Master models have been overhauled this year, with the former retaining its rugged 44mm size and depth rating of 12,800 feet but receiving a brand new calibre 3235. As usual, a slew of new Datejust, Day-Date, and Lady Datejust models in 28mm, 31mm, 36mm, 40mm, and 41mm sizes round out the 2022 arrivals. Materials range from Oystersteel through platinum, white gold, yellow gold, and Everose gold, with some more opulent variants adorned with diamonds. If you're interested, you can view the whole 2022 collection on Rolex's website. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbu3Ja8qtr2/?utm_medium=tumblr

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anycontentposter · 4 years

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BREAKING NEWS: Rolex Prices Increase 7.4%

When is time actually money?

Just a couple of weeks ago, we announced that Rolex would be increasing its retail prices in the UK for 2020. At the time, it was stated that the reasons for the scheduled price increase had to do with the struggling British Pound and the ability for travelers to claim back the 20% VAT (Value Added Tax); however, we still couldn’t help wonder if price increases for the rest of the world would be next. Well, it turns out that we were right, and as of January 1, 2020, the world’s most famous luxury brand has increased U.S. retail prices for the vast majority of Rolex watches.

Rolex may have already increased their prices for 2020, but we haven’t yet- so don’t wait! Be sure to buy now while our prices are still low and before these new price increases take effect.

Rolex Prices for 2020

Rolex’s new 2020 prices represent an average increase of 7.4%; however, the price hike is not symmetrical across the board for all models. For several years now, I have said that Rolex watches are undervalued (at retail), citing the multi-year waitlists that exist at dealers for many of the brand’s most popular models. Moreover, Rolex has not raised prices for several years now, so this increase was long overdue. Additionally, these same highly-desirable models trade hands for significantly more than their original retail prices on the secondary market, proving that the actual ‘value’ of these watches is greater than the retail prices that Rolex charges for them.

Buyers that have patiently sat on the waiting list for the opportunity to purchase their favorite model will find the 2020 price increase particularly irritating, as they will be charged the new 2020 prices should their name come up on the waiting list this year. Minor annoyances aside, the vast majority of these buyers will still be eager to pay the new 2020 retail prices for their dream watch, as even with the increase, retail prices sit well-below market value for many of Rolex’s top models, particularly their stainless steel sports watches.

As a point of reference, a stainless steel Rolex Daytona ref. 116500LN had a retail price of $12,400 in 2019. Although that exact same watch in 2020 will now be accompanied by an official retail price of $13,150, this is still significantly below the open-market value for the watch, which is currently sitting just above $20k.

Although the 2020 price increase will certainly not be popular among retail customers, it is highly unlikely that it will deter buyers in the slightest. For those individuals out there that have waited several years for the opportunity to purchase their favorite model, a price difference of several hundred dollars is hardly going to be the factor that makes them abandon their planned purchase. If anything, this increase only further supports the ability of Rolex watches to serve as investments, as secondary market prices are likely to also increase throughout the year in response to the new 2020 prices.

Below is an updated list with the new 2020 retail prices for many of Rolex’s top models.

Submariner 114060 = $7,900 116610LN = $8,950 116610LV = $9,350 116613 = $14,100 116618 = $35,750 116619 = $38,350 GMT-Master II 126710 = $9,700 126711 = $14,800 126715 = $38,250 126719 = $38,250 $39,900 w/ Meteorite Dial Explorer 214270 = $6,550 Explorer II 216570 = $8,350 Daytona 116500LN = $13,100 116503 = $17,400 $19,350 w/ Diamond Dial 116508 = $36,650 $38,600 w/ Diamond Dial 116509 = $39,350 $41,300 w/ Diamond Dial 116505 = $39,350 $45,600 w/ Diamond Dial (Baguette Diamonds) 116518LN = $28,500 $30,450 w/ Diamond Dial 116519LN = $29,700 $31,650 w/ Diamond Dial 116515LN = $29,700 $35,950 w/ Diamond Dial (Baguette Diamonds) 116506 = Price Upon Request Air-King 116900 = $6,450 Milgauss 116400GV = $8,300 Yacht-Master 226659 = $28,900 126622 = $12,000 268022 = $11,250 126621 = $14,500 268621 = $13,150 126655 = $27,300 $47,150 w/ Diamond Dial 268655 = $23,250 $41,000 w/ Diamond Dial Yacht-Master II 116680 = $18,750 116681 = $25,350 116688 = $43,550 116689 = $48,150 Sea-Dweller 126600 = $11,700 126603 = $16,600 Deepsea 126660 = $12,600 $12,900 w/ D-Blue Dial Day-Date 228238 = $36,550 $41,000 w/ Diamond Dial 228348 = $51,950 228239 = $39,250 $43,700 w/ Diamond Dial 228349 = $56,650 228235 = $39,250 $43,700 w/ Diamond Dial 228345 = $56,650 128238 = $33,150 $36,150 w/ Diamond Dial 128348 = $46,250 128239 = $35,850 $38,850 w/ Diamond Dial 128349 = $48,950 128235 = $38,850 w/ Diamond Dial 128345 = $51,950 w/ Diamond Dial and Diamond Bezel Datejust Datejust 41 (Oystersteel) starting at $7,650 Datejust 41 (White Rolesor) starting at $9,650 Datejust 41 (Yellow Rolesor) starting at $12,500 Datejust 41 (Everose Rolesor) starting at $12,800 Datejust 36 (Oystersteel) starting at $7,050 Datejust 36 (White Rolesor) starting at $8,300 Datejust 36 (Yellow Rolesor) starting at $10,950 Datejust 36 (Everose Rolesor) starting at $11,250 Date 34 (Oystersteel) starting at $6,500 Date 34 (White Rolesor) starting at $7,650 Datejust 31 (Oystersteel) starting at $6,400 Datejust 31 (White Rolesor) starting at $7,550 Datejust 31 (Yellow Rolesor) starting at $9,650 Datejust 31 (Everose Rolesor) starting at $10,000 Datejust 31 (Yellow Gold) starting at $26,850 Datejust 31 (Everose Gold) starting at $29,350 Lady-Datejust (Oystersteel) starting at $6,500 Lady-Datejust (White Rolesor) starting at $7,550 Lady-Datejust (Yellow Rolesor) starting at $8,850 Lady-Datejust (Everose Rolesor) starting at $9,150

Sky-Dweller 326934 = $14,800 326933 = $17,650 326938 = $46,650 326935 = $49,450 326138 = $38,850 326135 = $40,350 Oyster Perpetual 114300 = $5,700 116000 = $5,400 114200 = $5,100 177200 = $5,000 176200 = $4,850 Cellini 50535 = $26,750 50529 = $19,400 50525 = $19,400 50519 = $17,900 50515 = $17,900 50509 = $15,200 50505 = $15,200 Pearlmaster Prices start at $37,000; however, most are listed as ‘Price Upon Request’ on the official Rolex website.

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sellyourrolexwatch · 5 years

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The Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea and Its Ingenious Ring Lock System

Rolex released the Deepsea Sea-Dweller to commemorate the historical underwater exploration of James Cameron to the deepest point on the Earth – Mariana Trench. The brand offers the watch dial a graduated tone that goes from blue to black, evoking the deep sea. Overall, the Rolex Deepsea is merely a combination of excellent engineering and timeless aesthetics. Now:

The most significant feature of the Deepsea Sea-Dweller is the Ringlock System. Ingeniously simple but incredibly useful, the Ringlock System can combat tremendous pressure. Continue reading below to know more.

The Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller

The Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller watch is water-resistant up to 3900m (12,800ft). It is nearly three times deeper than the Rolex’s classic dive watch – the Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000. Moreover, the watch can reach much deeper than the depth that a nuclear submarine can actually achieve.

Interestingly enough, the Deepsea appears as a large watch, but it is indeed smaller without the Ringlock System. The standard Rolex Sea-Dweller’s case is pretty similar to that of a Submariner. However, Rolex has redevised the case architecture of Deepsea that enables it to withstand the crushing pressure at 12,800ft under the sea. The watch features a 44mm case diameter with a thickness of below 18mm.

The Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller is one of the biggest Rolex timepieces currently in production.

Also Read: 4 Watches that are inspired by the Sea

The Rolex’s Patent Ring Lock System

The Rolex Deepsea houses the brand’s patented Ringlock system. It utilises a more rugged, nitrogen-alloy steel centre ring for supporting the Grade 5 titanium case back and thicker sapphire crystal internally. However, the fact is that the Ringlock system may have increased the overall case size of the Rolex Deepsea. But, it actually allows the timepiece to be smaller.

If the Deepsea was offered the traditional case design, it would have appeared much larger while retaining the same water depth rating. Now, the question is:

What is the fundamental purpose of the patented Ringlock system?

The Ringlock system indeed decreases the amount of pressure exerted on the watch case.

The stress on the watch enhances at higher depths. However, most of the pressure gets exerted on the watch’s back and front surfaces.

While internal nitrogen-alloyed steel ring supports the case back and crystal of the watch, the force placed on the actual case stays virtually less.

Moreover, the front and back seals of the watch get compressed together, assuring an additional tight seal.

The Rolex Deepsea features two components on its case back. One is an inner Grade 5 titanium case back and another, an Oystersteel screw-down case-back ring. The conventional case back design allows the entire pressure to get exerted on the watch case, especially near the threads.

Rolex separated the case back and distributed the majority of the stress being placed on the watch’s back surface. However, the external screw-down ring keeps the inner titanium case-back tight on the timepiece. And, the nitrogen-alloyed stainless steel ring eventually withstands the entire pressure being exerted on the case-back.

Moreover, Rolex equipped the Deepsea Sea-Dweller with the patented Triplock winding crown. It employs a system of gaskets for making three sealed zones, thereby protecting against the intrusion of moisture. However, the case also comes with a helium gas escape valve that enables you to use the watch safely during diving activities.

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watchestopiacom · 6 years

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Rolex Watches New Collection : The watch of the deep. The new Rolex Deepsea is made of Oystersteel and sports a… https://ift.tt/2qBYN5E

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myluxuryauthenticmy · 5 years

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🔱ROLEXAHOLICSSS®

➖It's all about ROLEX➖

COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA

Oyster, 40mm, Oystersteel

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

THE OYSTER PERPETUAL

DATEJUST DATEJUST II

DAY-DATE DAY-DATE II

SKY-DWELLER MILGAUS

EXPLORE EXPLORE II

GMT-MASTER II SUBMARINER

SEA-DWELLER 4000 ROLEX DEEPSEA

YACTH-MASTER YACTH-MASTER II

COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA

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wristwatchjournal · 4 years

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Introducing – The 2020 Rolex Submariner 41mm Ref. 124060 (Live Pics & Price)

This is it, the big one for Rolex this year, the new Submariner. Undoubtedly one of the most important watches of the last century, one of the most iconic sports watches ever, a watch that has transcended its diving instrument functionality and is now regarded as a design and status symbol recognised by most (and not just watch enthusiasts)… That’s right, for 2020, there’s a new Sub. And yes, the evolution is subtle. Today, we take a look at the new and long-awaited (which we hinted at in our predictions earlier this year) Rolex Submariner 41mm reference 124060, which we had the opportunity to see in the metal right before its official launch.

Before moving into our early review of the new Rolex Submariner 124060, we encourage you to have a look at our in-depth series of articles retracing the history of the Submariner – part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4.

This year is the year of the Submariner for Rolex. And it is a special one indeed. When updating one of its models, the crown tends to move gradually; first, it introduces a precious metal version, followed by a two-tone model and finally the steel version. Not this time. Rolex has renewed the entire Submariner collection in 2020, with the present no-date Submariner 124060 but also an array of Submariner Date, with new coloured bezels and multiple materials (steel, white gold and Rolesor). But more on that in another article. Now, let’s focus on the main highlight, the classic no-date Submariner 124060 in steel with black dial and bezel, the successor of the reference 114060.

A very subtle update… However, most of the components of the Rolex Submariner 41mm reference 124060 are new.

Born in 1953/54, the Rolex Submariner started life as a true diver’s instrument, a watch created with professionals in mind. As we showed you in our series of articles, although the evolutions are certainly important, the base concept of the Submariner remained the same and the design codes were always respected.

Left, the now-discontinued 114060 (40mm). Right, the new 124060 (41mm).

An early Submariner and a late generation model share multiple common traits, which went a long way in reinforcing the popularity of this watch. Today the Rolex Submariner is more than just a dive watch. It is a cult object, an icon of design, a watch that transcends the community of collectors. It is, without a doubt, one of the most famous watches ever created and its diving capacities, even though uncompromised, have become somehow less relevant in the present context.

As a reference, the model that has just been discontinued, the Submariner no-date 40mm ref. 114060 (photo by The Watch Club).

The 2020 update is subtle and restrained. At first, you’ll hardly spot the differences between the new 124060 and the older 114060. The new model is more of an evolution than a revolution. This is Rolex after all. However, almost everything in the latest generation has been remodelled, redesigned, updated or changed. And as you’ll see below, the devil is in the details.

The case of the Rolex Submariner 41mm

As indicated in the name of the watch, the major update regarding the case concerns the diameter. For several decades, the Sub has measured 40mm across. Yet, a large number of customers were asking for an increased diameter and this year their requests have been met with the 124060 and its 41mm diameter. A minimal update for sure, however, the message is clear.

Beyond the increased size of the watch, there are many new things to see in the case of this new Submariner 41mm, most of them concerning shapes and proportions. One of the most characteristic features of the previous generation of Submariner was its so-called “super case”, with a squarish overall shape due to the large, robust lugs that almost follow the line of the casebands. In the same vein as multiple other updated Rolex watches, including the 43mm Sea-Dweller, the “super case” is gone and the new 124060 features more tapered lugs, which are thinner and more angled.

The second evolution regarding the proportions concerns the lug width, which has been increased from 20mm in the past to 21mm on the Submariner 124060 (these new proportions and design also concern the Submariner Date models). Finally, to give more consistency to the design, the crown guards have also been redesigned, and are now more angled than in the past.

The height of the case remains practically the same, around 12.5mm. Altogether, these updates create a watch that is more balanced, slightly more elegant and, surprisingly, that feels a bit more compact on the wrist despite the increased diameter.

The new Rolex Submariner 41mm feels slightly more compact on the wrist than its predecessor. The extra 1mm in diameter is almost imperceptible and the overall design has a bit more elegance.

The case of the 2020 Submariner, as you would guess from a modern Rolex, is made from Oystersteel – the internal name for 904L stainless steel. It is finished mostly with brushed surfaces, while the sides are polished. The crown is a so-called Triplock and the caseback is still solid steel and screwed. On top sits a flat sapphire crystal, which doesn’t feature anti-reflective coating – the norm for Rolex, and being flat, this isn’t too distracting. The case is, as usual, water-resistant to 300m or 1,000ft. And the execution, assembly and finishing are on par with all Rolex models… simply excellent.

The dial and bezel

Let’s get straight to the point, this is where the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner 41mm reference 124060 doesn’t evolve. Dial and bezel are almost identical to the previous Ceramic generation. Sorry for those expecting a red depth rate or some evolutions: this is not happening. The previous generation of Rolex Submariners was already fully equipped with the brand’s latest technologies and materials, including the glossy lacquered dial, the white gold applied indexes and hands as well as the ceramic bezel. All of these elements are reincorporated on the Submariner 41mm Ref. 124060.

Starting with the bezel, we have now a slightly larger diameter – to be consistent with the increased diameter. The unidirectional bezel is made of stainless steel with a knurled edge. The insert is made of black Cerachrom – the internal name for ceramic. The surface is polished and reflective, yet also scratch-resistant. The 60-minute scale remains the same as previous models, with a combination of batons and numerals for the tenth, as well as precise graduation for the first 15 minutes – crucial when diving.

The graduations are obtained by platinum PVD coating, giving the numerals and scale a luxurious appearance – the same process was already used on the past models. The bezel’s rotation operates with 120 clicks and feels, as expected, extremely precise and smooth at the same time – it oozes quality and robustness. A luminous pearl circled with 18k white gold is present at 12 o’clock.

The dial of the Submariner 41mm reference 124060 witnesses no major evolution either. It retains the iconic combination of triangular, rectangular and circular markers – which greatly assist consulting the time in the dark. In the same vein, we find the Mercedes hour hand and the straight minute hand with a pointy tip. One thing to note is that hands have been slightly reworked. The minute hand is now longer (it touches the minute track now) and has a wider luminescent insert. The Mercedes hour hand is also slightly wider than in the past. The seconds hand retains its lollipop profile, with a luminous dot. All the elements are executed in polished 18k white gold and generously filled with Chromalight – Rolex’s own luminous, blue-glowing luminescent material. The markers and hands are certainly as large as in the past, meaning that the “maxi dial” layout has been retained. However, due to the extra 1mm, the dial feels (a bit) more open.

The Crown, Rolex logo and “Oyster Perpetual” mentions remain printed in white at 12 o’clock, while the 4 lines of text of the previous version have been kept at 6 o’clock. The main evolution, which was already seen on recently revamped Rolex watches, is the “Swiss Made” logo with a small crown at 6 o’clock.

While completely in line with past models, the dial and bezel of the new Submariner 41mm are once again a demonstration of savoir-faire, with precise and refined execution. Some would have preferred a bit of eccentricity, a touch of colour or smaller indexes/hands, however, the keyword here was consistency.

The Oyster Bracelet & Oysterclasp

Once again very traditional and consensual, the Rolex Submariner 41mm is worn on a typical Rolex Oyster bracelet, a solid and perfectly integrated 3-link bracelet made of Oystersteel. Being a sports/tool watch, it is entirely brushed on its flat surfaces, while the sides are polished – a finishing that is in line with that of the case.

As mentioned, the lug width has been increased by 1mm – now 21mm – meaning that the bracelet has also been redesigned. In fact, its entire profile has grown 1mm, from the lugs to the clasp. As such, it retains the balance of older Submariner watches and doesn’t feel too tapered at the buckle.

Like its predecessor, the Rolex Submariner 41mm is equipped with a solid and practical Oysterclasp, with security flip-lock and the clever Rolex Glidelock extension system. The length of the bracelet can be extended by 20mm, in increments of 2mm – making it one of the best fine-adjustment systems on the market. It doesn’t feature the extension blade “Fliplock”, which is reserved to instrument models – Sea-Dweller and Deepsea.

The new calibre 3230

The main update for the 2020 Submariner 41mm isn’t visual but mechanical. Like the Day-Date, Datejust, GMT-Master II, Sea-Dweller, Yacht-Master, Deepsea, the Submariner gets the brand’s new generation of movements, replacing its calibre 3130 with the new calibre 3230 – a movement that is installed for the first time in a watch. As with other models with this generation of engines, it features a long list of improvements:

A new type of escapement, the Chronergy escapement – an optimised version of the Swiss lever escapement. The thickness of the pallet stones has been reduced by half while the contact surfaces of the escape wheel teeth have been doubled. The escapement system is no longer in alignment but slightly offset, thus multiplying the lever effect. The escape wheel has a cut-out design to make it lighter and reduce its inertia. The efficiency of the escapement is increased by 15%. It is made of nickel-phosphorus and is insensitive to magnetic fields.

An efficient gear train, with optimized geometry and high-performance lubricants.

A high-capacity barrel, with a longer mainspring without increasing the size of the barrel.

A new self-winding module, for a for more rapid winding of the new high-capacity mainspring. The rotor is now rotating on ball-bearings.

This generation of movements has a longer power reserve – 70 hours vs. 48 hours – and more stability and resistance in most areas. The blue Parachrom hairspring is still present, meaning that it remains paramagnetic and extremely resistant to shocks. Even though not visible, the decoration of the movement has been upgraded too. Finally, the calibre 3230 is a Superlative Chronometer, meaning that it is chronometer-certified by the COSC and also receives an internal certification after casing. The precision is of the order of -2 /+2 seconds per day, or more than twice that required of an official chronometer.

On the wrist

As said, the devil is in the details with this new Sub 41mm and the increased diameter is almost imperceptible. What changes however is the feeling on the wrist and the look of the watch itself – not massively but enough to be visible. With more tapered lugs, the case gains in elegance and compactness, with a nicer feeling on the wrist. The watch appears more balanced. As such, it somehow goes back to the beloved look of the 5-digit references, such as the 14060 – with the addition of modern technical solutions and materials, though.

Here the watch has been photographed on an 18cm (7 inches) wrist and is indeed on the small side for the category, as the previous model was – and we’re certainly not going to complain about that. And if you’re looking for a larger Rolex diver, you have the option of the Sea-Dweller 43mm. Being relatively compact and thin for a dive watch, the case retains its daily-wear capacities and can easily become a watch for a business meeting. The modern Submariner is definitely one of the most versatile models on the market.

Pricing

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner 41mm No-Date Reference 124060 will be priced at CHF 7,700 – an increase of CHF 200 compared to the previous model. It will soon be available at retailers, however, expect it to be (as usual) quite hard to find. The watch comes with an international five-year guarantee.

More details at rolex.com.

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New Rolex Submariner ‘No Date’ 124060 Watch For 2020

2020 will not come and go without the release of brand-new Rolex timepieces. Whether or not you will easily be able to purchase one is an entirely different story. Rolex has decided to make 2020 the year it revamps its most popular steel watch (and there are gold versions, as well): the classic Submariner. (In this article, we look at the “No Date” Submariner 124060.) Perhaps a new Sub was a predictable move, as in a recent poll, nearly 65% of the aBlogtoWatch audience predicted Rolex’s new watches for 2020 would be in the Submariner family. The Oyster Professional Submariner update sees the Submariner family of watches with a new suit (squint and you’ll notice the case differences) and a new beating heart on the inside that finally brings the Submariner into the 3230 family of movements that boast more accuracy, stability, and power reserve than the previous generation of movements.

Brand: Rolex Model: Submariner Ref. 124060 Dimensions: 41mm Water Resistance: 300 meters Case Material: Oystersteel Crystal/Lens: Sapphire Movement: Caliber 3230 Superlative Chronometer Strap/Bracelet: Oystersteel Oyster bracelet Price & Availability: Available now through authorized dealers, $8,100

Style-wise, Rolex went ultra-conservative with this first crop of new-generation references merely mimicking the appearance of previous generation Rolex models with a return of the “Kermit,” which pairs a black dial with a green ceramic bezel. Also in steel, Rolex debuts the most important Submariner models — the black Submariner Date 126610 (126610LN) and the “No Date” version, which is this Submariner 124060. Both of these models replace watches that, until recently, were still being produced — the Rolex Submariner 114060 (aBlogtoWatch review here) and the Rolex Submariner Date 116610 watches (aBlogtoWatch hands-on here). It is worth noting that the Rolex Submariner “Hulk” 116610LV (aBlogtoWatch review here) is now officially out of production and will likely only surge in temporary popularity again given its lack of being able to get brand new models. It is yet to be seen how many collectors will feel that the new “Kermit” 126610LV with the green ceramic bezel (the previous generation used an aluminum bezel) and black dial can meet the same demand as the slightly flashier green on green “Hulk” model.

Let’s now focus on the 2020 Rolex Submariner No Date 124060, which to be has always been the more elegant of the Submariner watches given its entirely symmetrical dial. Some people also have a taste aversion to the Rolex Cyclops magnifier on the sapphire crystal, which does not exist on the No Date Submariner model. Notable, as well, is the fact that Submariner watches with a date complication are more expensive. That said, given contemporary demand for Rolex Submariner watches, I have a feeling that both the Rolex Submariner 126610 and the 124060 will be equally challenging to purchase in a retail environment.

So, what’s new about the 124060 watch, aside from the new caliber 3230 versus caliber 3130 movement? Most of the conversation around the watch will focus on the one-millimeter difference in case size between the longstanding 40mm-wide diameter of the Rolex Submariner and the new 41mm-wide case size of the 124060 and 126610. But the Submariner is also seemingly a bit thinner. So while it gains a bit of width, it makes up for that gain in a reduction in visual mass. The case is new and has Rolex’s still-fresh upgraded case polishing that makes the polished and brushed surfaces look even better on the OysterSteel (Rolex’s own 904L steel alloy formulation) case.

Even though all Rolex watches feature ultra-low-tolerance construction with parts that fit together well, even more gaps between parts have been eliminated in the Submariner — namely in the bracelet. The new 2020 Submariner case also features thinner lugs than the previous-generation Submariner, making the Submariner’s outward proportions to feel much more like they did when they produced the original Kermit and before the Submariner received a ceramic bezel insert. As always, the Rolex Submariner is a diver’s-style watch and is water-resistant to 300 meters. Rolex also produces the Sea Dweller and Deepsea, which have even larger and more water-resistant cases — though the Submariner remains the best watch for most people as a daily-wear timepiece.

The new in-house-made Caliber 3230 automatic movement is the “no date” version of the 3230 family and includes about three days of power reserve while operating at 4Hz (28,800 bph). The movement family features an instantaneous date adjustment window, which doesn’t actually matter for the purposes of this watch (because only other Submariners have a date window). Rolex continues to use their non-magneic Parachrom hairsprings. The movement is also COSC Chronometer-certified, as well as being classified by Rolex under its “Superlative Chronometer” rating which exceeds COSC and offers accuracy of plus/minus 2 seconds a day in many instances — that’s very good for a mechanical wristwatch.

For the Submariner dial, Rolex has not made any overall design changes even though the sizes of things are tweaked a bit. We see a return to slightly smaller hour markers that pull away from the “maxi dial” look of the previous generation Submariner. It isn’t that one or the other is better but that Rolex has decided to once again look back in time, as opposed to imagining what the Submariner could evolve into. So, while the Submariner 124060 is gorgeous and represents the nicest Submariner package ever, it is nevertheless the very definition of ultra-conservative in its imagination toward evolving the line.

Just as nice as the Rolex Submariner watch “head” is the bracelet. Like the rest of the No Date Submariner, the bracelet has been redesigned even though it more or less looks identical in style to the previous three-link Oyster bracelet, which is one of the best metal watch bracelets on the market. The bracelet still has an Oysterlock folding safety clasp and the excellent size micro-adjusting Rolex Glidelock feature. The biggest news in my opinion for the updated Submariner bracelets is how closely the links fit together – making for an even more “gapless” look which is more high-end feeling and goes with the current high-popularity of “steel bracelet watches.”

With demand for Rolex’s steel watches so high, Rolex didn’t actually need to do much aside from release new steel watches for 2020 to make everyone happy. That it came out with a new Submariner in a few references does seem to offer some hope that these watches will be more emphasized in production and perhaps a bit easier to acquire. Rolex doesn’t actually do anything to restrict supply, but it also made a conscious decision not to increase production of steel watches (beyond the normal planned volumes) in order to meet demand. With three brand-new all-steel Rolex Submariner watches (including this 124060) for 2020, that means enough consumers will be able to probably get at least one of them. Just don’t be too picky about which one you end up with.

As an owner of the Rolex Submariner 114060, which is the previous generation Submariner No Date model, I find this new reference 124060 just as beautiful and appealing. It is a new flavor, for sure, but I’m not sure I’d need to have them both. Rolex did an admirable job making one of the world’s best watches even better with the new generation Submariner collection, which should help carry on the torch of the Rolex Submariner legacy, which began back in 1953. I’m looking forward to starting to see things in the wild and also curious how much kerfuffle the new Submariner size will cause in the collector community. Price for the Rolex Submariner 124060 watch is $8,100 Learn more a the Rolex website here.

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BREAKING NEWS: Rolex Prices Increase 7.4%

When is time actually money?

Rolex may have already increased their prices for 2020, but we haven’t yet- so don’t wait! Be sure to buy now while our prices are still low and before these new price increases take effect.

Rolex Prices for 2020

Below is an updated list with the new 2020 retail prices for many of Rolex’s top models.

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