May 2010

The Submariner has always been the symbol of Rolex’s supremacy in waterproofness. With a new green face, it remains a classic.

ROLEX debuted the Submariner in 1953, and, ever since, it has remained the quintessential divers’ watch—not to mention the absolute reference in its genre. For all its innovation over the years, though, the Submariner remains true to its aquatic origins. As the basic instrument of every diver, it has conquered both land and sea. The timepiece remains impervious to the elements (it is waterproof to three hundred meters) and is now available in a steel version that offers new features, including a green face. Its 40-mm. case in 904L steel, synonymous with corrosion resistance, boasts a new bezel that rotates and that is fitted with a practically scratchproof green Cerachrom insert.

Hour markers and hands coated in luminescent Chromalight ensure exceptional legibility—and glowing reviews. $7,725.

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