{"id":15046,"date":"2017-05-01T06:00:31","date_gmt":"2017-05-01T13:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/?p=15046"},"modified":"2019-02-23T10:20:17","modified_gmt":"2019-02-23T18:20:17","slug":"rolex-submariners-greatest-luxury-watches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/resources\/rolex-submariners-greatest-luxury-watches.html","title":{"rendered":"Are Rolex Submariners the Greatest Luxury Watches Ever Made?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Among the assortment of Rolex luxury watches, one of the most famous is the Rolex Submariner. In fact, it&#8217;s so coveted that the Submariner has the unfortunate distinction of being the most counterfeited watch today. So, that raises the question, are Submariners the greatest luxury watches ever?\u00a0Let&#8217;s investigate, shall we?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15047\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15047\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15047 size-full\" title=\"Nearly everyone can identify what kind of watch this is.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Rolex_Submariner_16610-5D3_2391-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"Greatest Luxury Watches\" width=\"900\" height=\"698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Rolex_Submariner_16610-5D3_2391-Edit.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Rolex_Submariner_16610-5D3_2391-Edit-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Rolex_Submariner_16610-5D3_2391-Edit-768x596.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Rolex_Submariner_16610-5D3_2391-Edit-490x380.jpg 490w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-15047\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">6 The Submariner is an iconic timepiece from Rolex.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Greatest Luxury Watches Produced for More Than 60 Years<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-submariner-1.html\">Rolex Submariner made its debut in 1953<\/a> as a diving watch. With its stainless steel construction, 330 feet of water resistance, and rotatable bezel to track immersion times, it was very much a tool watch. However, throughout the course of its six-decade history, the Submariner has evolved into not just a more robust tool watch, but a collection of luxury watches too. In reality, you&#8217;d be much more likely to find a Submariner today on land paired with a dress shirt rather than\u00a0underwater strapped around a diving suit.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11868\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11868\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11868\" title=\"Here is a Vintage Rolex Submariner 5512. An all time classic.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Vintage-Rolex-Submariner-5512-four-lines.jpeg\" alt=\"Greatest Luxury Watches\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Vintage-Rolex-Submariner-5512-four-lines.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Vintage-Rolex-Submariner-5512-four-lines-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Vintage-Rolex-Submariner-5512-four-lines-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Vintage-Rolex-Submariner-5512-four-lines-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Vintage-Rolex-Submariner-5512-four-lines-570x380.jpeg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Since the Submariner has been produced for many years there are vintage Rolex Submariners.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Submariner&#8217;s longevity illustrates the enduring appeal of Rolex&#8217;s diving watch.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Versatile Submariner<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Far from just weekend sports watches, Submariners are luxury watches that are often worn by their owners pretty much everywhere. The Rolex Sub pairs well with<em>\u00a0any<\/em>\u00a0ensemble. Jeans and a t-shirt? Yes. Sport coat and sneakers? For sure. Cruise wear? Most definitely. Suit and tie? Absolutely. Tuxedo? If it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/celebrity-rolex\/rolex-watches-featured-james-bond-films.html\">good enough for Bond<\/a>, it&#8217;s definitely good enough for us.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5626\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5626\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5626\" title=\"This Rolex Submariner 6538 is a made famous through films.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Rolex6538.jpg\" alt=\"Rolex Submariner 6538\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Rolex6538.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Rolex6538-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A watch for James Bond is good enough for us.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Appropriate for work, dinner, weekend getaways, and everything in between, there are few watches that are as versatile as the Submariner. \u00a0That&#8217;s a huge plus.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Variants of the Submariner<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While the fundamentals of Rolex&#8217;s famous diver&#8217;s watch remains the same across different models, there are so many variations that the selection is far from boring. From basic stainless steel no-date ones to 18k\u00a0gold and diamond models, there&#8217;s a perfect Submariner for any wrist. Plus, there are even a few colors to choose from including black, blue, and green. Additionally,\u00a0there&#8217;s also the choice between classic vintage Submariner models and modern versions equipped with high-tech materials like Cerachrom ceramic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9802\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9802\" title=\"This Red Submariner is a great example of the many variants from this series.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/stainless-steel-rolex-submariner.jpg\" alt=\"Vintage Red Rolex Submariner\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/stainless-steel-rolex-submariner.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/stainless-steel-rolex-submariner-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/stainless-steel-rolex-submariner-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/stainless-steel-rolex-submariner-1024x682.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are many variants of the Rolex Submariner. Consider this Red Submariner for example.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With so many options, it might be difficult to decide on only one among this collection of some of the best luxury watches ever created.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Multiple Price Points<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Along with the varied design options within the Submariner line, there&#8217;s also a variety of price points\u2014particularly in the secondary market of luxury watches.\u00a0For instance, a pre-owned no-date Submariner can be found for just under $5,000. On the other hand, super rare vintage Submariners have been known to sell for six figures.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you have a budget of\u00a0$5k, $15k, or $25k, there&#8217;s a right Submariner for the right price.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11966\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11966\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11966\" title=\"While still holding the iconic look and series, this Submariner sells quick.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Rolex-Submariner-114060.jpg\" alt=\"This Submariner is one of the greatest luxury watches from Rolex.\" width=\"900\" height=\"714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Rolex-Submariner-114060.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Rolex-Submariner-114060-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Rolex-Submariner-114060-768x609.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Rolex-Submariner-114060-1024x813.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bobswatches.com\/rolex-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Rolex-Submariner-114060-479x380.jpg 479w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11966\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Rolex Submariner ref. 114060\u00a0is a popular pick for those looking for a lower price point.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So far we&#8217;ve concluded that the Submariner is enduring, versatile, varied, and available at a range of price points. These factors, coupled with its instantly recognizable look, exquisite quality, and Rolex name, certainly\u00a0supports its position as\u00a0<em>the\u00a0<\/em>top watch. Of course, deciding on the ultimate watch will always be a personal choice and there will never be consensus on what is the absolute best. \u00a0Nevertheless, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/rolex-submariner-is-the-ultimate-luxury-sport-watch-2015-10\">Rolex Submariner is one of the greatest<\/a> luxury watches of all time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Are you a fan of the Submariner?\u00a0What are your favorite luxury watches?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Among the assortment of Rolex luxury watches, one of the most famous is the Rolex Submariner. In fact, it&#8217;s so coveted that the Submariner has the unfortunate distinction of being the most counterfeited watch today. So, that raises the question, are Submariners the greatest luxury watches ever? 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