Category: Submariner

What is a dive watch?

Coming into the world of watch collecting can be confusing for a beginner, as watch enthusiasts have developed a small lexicon of their own. Although something like “dive watch” sounds pretty self-explanatory, there are multiple decades of history and development behind this genre and why it has become one of the most popular. Even the … Continued

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11 months ago

WHAT IF… There were no more Rolex waitlists?

If you ask the average person to name a watch brand, they’ll most likely say Rolex. Such is the power of the company which arguably perfected the sports watch, and also transformed wristwatch marketing methods with memorable campaigns and endorsements. In terms of pure dollars, Rolex dominate the Swiss watch industry as well, with US$9.7B … Continued

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12 months ago

Richard Hammond reveals the Rolex Submariner that was burnt alive in his terrible car crash

The Japanese art of Kintsugi embraces flaws and accidents by repairing cracks with gold. And while that has almost nothing to do with Richard Hammond’s Rolex Submariner, he is clearly a man who can appreciate the bright side of catastrophe. During filming for an episode of The Grand Tour in 2017, Hammond’s fourth run of … Continued

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Fratello Watches Christmas Special – Rolex Submariner 14060M Review

Two years ago, watch collector and connoisseur Mike Stockton contributed a wonderful write-up about his Rolex Submariner 14060M. A 2000 word write-up about the classic Rolex Submariner 14060M, from the very early moment he laid his eyes on this iconic diver from Rolex, the moment he bought it (years later) up to now, years of […]

7 years ago

Rolex Submariner 5512 vs 5513 – Which One Should You Get?

Vintage Rolex Vintage Rolex is no hype, it is here to stay. It does come with waves though and so do the prices of some of the models. Today, a double red Sea-Dweller is less expensive than it was a couple of years ago, but in general, you could say that almost all of the […]

7 years ago

Rolex Submariner – Historical Overview Of A Diving Legend

The Rolex Submariner is a watch with an interesting story. Introduced over 60 years ago, the current Rolex Submariner model (updated four years ago) is a product of a long history and development. The similarities are clearly visible while the innovations are as well. A ceramic bezel, masculine case and solid bracelet with an easy-to-adjust folding […]

7 years ago