ROLEX” is the king of luxury watches. Among them, did you know that the popular Submariner has all kinds of nicknames depending on the model and part number? This time, we will introduce common names and nicknames of Rolex Submariner!
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What is a Rolex Submariner?
The Rolex Submariner was the world’s first diver’s watch, created in 1953. All of the characteristic detail designs found in divers’ watches today, including the unidirectional rotating bezel that allows divers to accurately and safely measure dive time and decompression stops, originated with the Submariner. The Submariner is recommended as an entry-level Rolex model because of its perfected design and asset value. It is highly fashionable, and is often seen set on the wrist at Pitti Uomo, the world’s largest men’s fashion trade show, where many fashionable people participate.
In its nearly 70-year history, the Submariner has undergone a wide range of variations with minor changes. In particular, rare model numbers and colors are often given unique nicknames by fans. Here are some of the most popular nicknames for the Rolex Submariner!
Nickname of Rolex Submariner (1) “Hulk
The Submariner (Ref. 116610LV) with green bezel and dial, popularly known by the nickname “Hulk the Superhero” from Marvel, is the next model of Ref. 16610LV, which was released in 2003 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Submariner, and is a Rolex brand Since the production was ended in 2020, the price is soaring further in the current secondary market.
Nickname of Rolex Submariner (2) “Kermit
The green bezel and black dial Submariner was released in 2003 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the SUBMARINER. The nickname came from the Sesame Street character ” Kermit. It is famous as the first model to use Rolex’s corporate color, green, on the bezel. In addition, the early units produced in a limited number of years were given nicknames such as “Fat 4,” in which the 4 in the “40” on the bezel is in a wide horizontal font, “Big Swiss,” in which the SWISS MADE notation at 6 o’clock on the dial is wide, and “Big Swiss,” which is a nickname for a watch that was produced in a limited number of years. The “BIX Swiss” was given nicknames such as “BIG SWISS MADE.
Nickname of Rolex Submariner (3) “Starbucks
Ref. 126610LV” was released in 2020, the third generation of the green bezel Submariner. The color scheme is the same as the so-called Kermit, but the green color is slightly darker than the first generation, which is why it is called “Starbucks” by some overseas fans and media. According to official information, the case size has been increased by 1mm and the Cal. 3235 movement has been adopted.
Nickname of Rolex Submariner (4) “The Smurfs
Ref. 116619LB, a luxury Submariner introduced in 2008 with an 18K white gold case and blue Cerachrom bezel. It is known as the first Submariner model in solid white gold. Associated with its all-blue appearance from the dial to the bezel, it was nicknamed after the Scandinavian fairy and all-blue Smurf.
Nickname of Rolex Submariner (5) “Violet
The long-selling ” Ref. 16613 ” was released from 1989 to 2009. During its development of about 20 years, various minor changes were made, such as changing the luminous paint and implementing an anti-disguise crown watermark. Of particular note is the color of the dial. Normally, the dial color is blue, but some of the early production units may change over time, turning into a violet dial with a purplish tinge. Such dials that have changed over time are called violet.
Nickname of Rolex Submariner (6) “Red Sub
It is said to have existed in the early production of Ref. 1680, and refers to a rare Submariner with the ” SUBMARINER ” logo on the dial display in red. There are various differences between these watches depending on their age, and they are further classified into various categories (6 types) according to the water-resistance, the 6 of 660ft, and the F of the foot notation. If you are interested in more detailed information, please contact a watch store such as ” Commit Ginza ” where there are reliable appraisers who have knowledge of vintage Rolex.
Nickname of Rolex Submariner (7) “Meter First
The first indication of water resistance on the dial, with the meter coming first, is said to be the rarest of all Submariner watches. Usually, “660ft = 200m”, while the Submariner called “meter first” is marked “200m = 660ft.” This detail can only be found on some Ref.5512, Ref.5513, and Ref.1680. If you like vintage Rolex, this is one of the points you must check, so pick it up.
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Don’t miss the very rare W-Name Submariner!
You can’t miss the W-named pieces, which are said to be extremely rare. One is the Submariner (Ref. 5514), which was jointly developed with the French diving company “COMEX. It is equipped with the ” Helium Gas Escape Valve ” and is the prototype of the Sea-Dweller. It is an extremely rare model with a unique reference issued for another company, and has COMEX printed on the dial. Other double names with Tiffany & Co. also exist. In addition to the Submariner, other Rolex models with Tiffany’s W name are also known to be available, such as the Explorer II and GMT-Master, etc. All W-names are rare on the market and often counterfeit, so it is always best to purchase from a reputable watch store.
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A luxury watch is not only for checking the time, but also has value as an asset. Whatever the model, if you are going to purchase a watch, you should carefully choose one that makes sense to you. If you have a specific model in mind, you can visit an official store, but if you are just interested in luxury watches or are considering purchasing a vintage watch, it is recommended to consult with a watch store that is well known and trusted. In particular, ” Commit Ginza ” is famous as an excellent store that has a lot of experience in handling not only the Submariners introduced here but also other very rare vintage Rolexes, and has appraisers and advisors who are very sincere and helpful. Even if you do not have a specific model in mind, you can easily consult with them in a casual manner.
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More information about “COMMIT GINZA
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