A Flagship Model of Rolex Submariner

In 1953, Rolex conducted strict procedures and experiments in water with a depth of 3,150 meters (10,336 ft), on the Submariner prototype. The watch prevailed in the midst of gruelling tests, and survived the wear and tear of expeditions including sub-zero temperatures. Many believed that the Submariner was actually launched during the end of 1953 and was based on the Rolex Explorer, although at the Basel Fair in 1954, the Submariner (model 6204) was actually released. During 1960, the name “Submariner” was officially patented. The Rolex Submariner, when introduced, was initially powered by the A296 movement. The Mercedes hand and the 1030 movement, which is slightly longer than the modern version, replaced the older movement. In 1955, the Model 6538 was replaced by the 6204, and the 6205 by 6536. Displaying a chronometer version of the 1030 movement, model 6536 then became 6536/1.







Many Rolex models were renumbered and improved by the mid 1960's. Powered by a non-chronometer 1530 movement, in the year 1962, Rolex released model 5513. A few years later the movement was changed to 1520. Denoting a switch from the use of Radium to Tritium on the hands of the dial, Rolex changed the word “Swiss” to “Swiss T < href="http://www.melrosejewelers.com/category/sports_models.htm" target="new">Rolex Submariner for more information call us at (001)323-650-0229 or Visit our website. - MELROSE JEWELERS