From SwissWatchExpo… Spotlight on: the new Rolex Submariner 41.
What makes it different from previous generation Submariners?
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Rolex watches are more about evolutions, than revolutions. Every change they make
have been especially gradual, that even the smallest of changes make headlines.
That’s why the new Rolex Submariner disrupted the entire industry.
The Sub has been sized at 40 millimeters or less, since the beginning -- and for
the first time in its history, the Oyster case has been enlarged to 41 millimeters.
If we only looked at the diameter size, we’ll be missing the finer points of the
Rolex Submariner update. Let’s dig deeper. Here’s what sets it apart from the previous generations.
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The newly released Rolex Submariner 41, replaces the 40 millimeter versions. Eight
new Rolex Submariner models have been unveiled by Rolex, all presented with the Oyster bracelet.
It’s available in stainless steel Date, Non Date, and green ceramic bezel versions. This
revives the Kermit-green bezel and black dial colorway, which was first introduced in 2003.
The new Rolex Submariner also comes in solid gold, and Rolesor steel and yellow gold
references. The Rolesor references come with a choice of a black or blue dial and bezel.
These also come with two solid yellow gold counterparts.
Rounding off the collection is the 18k white gold model,
which features a blue bezel and a black dial. Collectors consider this an update to the
Rolex Smurf from 2008, which features an all white gold finish, and a blue dial and bezel.
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Prior to this update, the last time that the Rolex Submariner was updated, was in the early 2010s.
The previous generation of Rolex Submariners were equipped with the Cerachrom ceramic bezel,
beginning with the Submariner Date in 2010, followed by the Submariner Non-Date in 2012.
They were also updated with the “Super” case, which has a beefier
look and feel overall. The difference is quite noticeable, when they are placed next to the
previous generation of five-digit reference Submariners, with aluminum bezel inserts.
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This time around, we’re getting an update to the whole Rolex Submariner line-up, all at once.
Aside from the 1 millimeter increase in diameter,
it comes with a new look and feel, and a new movement.
Despite the wider case, the new Rolex Submariner actually looks and feels
more similar to a vintage Submariner, than to its immediate predecessor.
The lugs have been made longer and slimmer,
and the crown guards are thinner, giving it a more tapered profile.
There are now two crowns that appear on the dial. Where there only used to be a “Swiss Made” text,
the 6 o’clock position now has the Rolex crown between those two words.
They’re also positioned right at the bottom of the dial.
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Within the new Submariner also beats a new generation of movements. They feature
the in-house caliber 32-30 for the non-date version, or the 32-35 for the date function.
These result in increased power reserve of 70 hours,
and an updated precision of minus 2, plus 2 seconds per day.
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Changes to the Rolex Submariner are sure to please some; or have others pining for the previous
generation. Whichever you’ll get, you’re sure to have an iconic timepiece to last generations.
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