Rolex Submariner Dive Watch Review

Thomas Grønfeldt SengerTorben Lonne
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Thomas Grønfeldt Senger
Thomas been a scuba diver for more than 20 years, having both instructor and technical certifications. He's participated in scientific and documentation expeditions, including shark projects...
Torben Lonne
Editor and Co-founder at DIVEIN.com
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...

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The most influential dive watch of all time had to be mentioned here—the Rolex Submariner, the standard from which many, if not all, other dive watches are measured. The birth of the Submariner in 1953 turned out to be a wakeup call that went to inspire many of its followers.

Since the release of the first timepiece, the Rolex Submariner has been improved several times, which has made it stand unrivaled by any other in its class. It has a fairly small diameter and a ceramic bezel. These design features are all meant to make it less bulky and durable at the same time.

Furthermore, its automatic movement has also been well-engineered and upgraded over the years to give it the necessary accuracy. If you’ve got the money, you can’t do better than the world-class Submariner.

About this review

To help you find a Dive Watch that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.

Read about our test of Dive Watchs

Recommended in: Dive Watch

Things we like:

  • Designed to wear for both diving and every day life
  • Tons of features
  • Unbeatable quality

Things we don't like:

  • Very expensive

Specs & Features

Case diameter 41 mm
Lug-to-lug distance 48 mm
Lug/strap width 20 mm
Movement automatic Rolex 3230; 70-hour power reserve
Case material Oystersteel
Strap/bracelet material Oystersteel bracelet
Crystal scratch-resistant sapphire
Bezel Oystersteel with ceramic insert
Water resistance 300 m
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