The Submariner Timeline, can anyone help out?

[Solo118]

Is there anyone that knows how Rolex has upgraded the Submariner or SD over the years? Such as Sapphire crystal, Super luminova etc.

Thanks

[roadcarver]

I did a wikipedia search - click HERE

It answers some of your Q's.

[Tools]

Here's a quote from our own Rolex Reference Library:


"Making it's debut circa 1979-1980, the reference 16800 introduced several new features.
The first diver to have a 3035 fast beat movement. It also was the first to feature a true quick-set date, uni-directional ratching bezel, sapphire crystal, metal pearl cup, and of course an increased depth rating to 300 meters"

[Solo118]

Excellent friends, thank you!

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by Tools

Here's a quote from our own Rolex Reference Library:


"Making it's debut circa 1979-1980, the reference 16800 introduced several new features.
The first diver to have a 3035 fast beat movement. It also was the first to feature a true quick-set date, uni-directional ratching bezel, sapphire crystal, metal pearl cup, and of course an increased depth rating to 300 meters"

I would like to add, since it seem to be missing in the Vintage Sub section:

Ref. 168000: marked the change from use of steel 316L to the use of steel 904L.

The Ref. 168000 Sub Date is said to have been manufactured for only about 9 months, btw.

[Trurolexer]

Nice info Larry & Bo. I always love info about Submariner.

[ral]

Here is a short history of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner.