Rolex Submariner - Historical Overview of a Diving Legend - Arnik Jewellers

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 clasp meet all the requirements of a modern watch while the design goes back to 1953. 

The water resistant Oyster-case with screw-down crown and the self-winding movement for wrist watches are ingredients of the Rolex Submariner that we own to Rolex founder and president Hans Wilsdorf. He was a genius business man and perhaps even a better marketeer. He was also known for his open mind regarding new ideas and cared about what his employees had to say. René-Paul Jeanneret, an experienced and valuable member of the board of directors was a passionate diver. It was this René-Paul Jeanneret that came with the idea of developing a watch that wasn’t only suitable for use in the water, but also as an elegant timepiece for everyday use.

The discussion about the use of such a timepiece in the existing collection was being held more than once, as the existing Rolex models at that time already were water resistant and elegant. However, they were not the diving watch that René-Paul Jeanneret had in mind. Functional sports watches became an important topic and resulted since 1953 in watch collections with bold names like Turn-O-Graph, Explorer, Submariner, Milgauss and GMT-Master. It made Rolex grow like never before and mastered in creating watches that are suitable for any type of environment or (sports) activity.

Below are Rolex Submariner watches available at Arnik Jewellers. Click on the one you like to get more details or contact us today (905) 766 0202. Email info@arnikjewellers.com