Rolex Submariner

It is difficult to get more iconic than the Rolex Submariner.  Borne in an era of global reimagining, the Submariner has come to represent the ethos of the post-war world that shifted its collective focus from destruction to exploration, discovery and innovation. But despite the hype and legend, the Rolex Submariner was, since its inception, a stripped-down tool watch, designed with one mission in mind. The clean, matte black dial and symmetrical hour plots was the hallmark of sub-aquatic, form-meets-function design. For decades, the Submariner was not a collectible Rolex; it was seen as a hardy watch chosen by those who needed something that could take a beating. And it did. The Rolex Submariner is an undeniable classic, and there’s good reason why almost every collector winds up with a one in their stash eventually- these are timeless, tough, do-anything, go-anywhere tool watches.  This particular Meters First (referring to the sequence of depth rating print, indicating a European m