Rolex Batman Submariner
This was the second great breakthrough in the technical mastery of waterproofness following the invention of the oyster the worlds first waterproof wristwatch in 1926.
Rolex batman submariner. When the rolex gmt master ii ref 116710blnr batman dropped at baselworld in 2013 people took notice. The latest addition to the gmt master line the reference 116710blnr is lovingly called the batman gmt by many rolex collectors. This pair of new gen subs also had ceramic bezels and bolder maxi dials with larger hands and lume plots. Theyve introduced an upsized 41 mm no date sub.
It has a slightly wider oyster bracelet but the perceptive rollie fan needs to. Rolex batman nickname origin. The counter argument is that you dont go messing with perfection. The origins of the rolex batman and hulk in 2010 rolex introduced two new stainless steel submariner models with beefier super cases characterized by thicker lugs and crown guards despite retaining the same 40mm diameter.
Rolex began outfitting the batman with a five piece link jubilee bracelet in 2019. The datejust and the stainless steel pepsi also feature this bracelet. Its engraved 60 minute graduations allow a diver to accurately and safely monitor diving time and decompression stops. This was the first rolex watch to feature a bi color ceramic bezel.
Rolexs green submariner with ceramic bezel insert isnt the only rolex sport watch with a superhero nickname. There is no rolex tourbillon or sign of the zodiac complication. A 2019 submariner resembles one from 50 years ago. Launched in 1953 the submariner was the first divers wristwatch waterproof to a depth of 100 metres 330 feet.
Rolex gmt master ii batman ceramic steel jubilee bracelet watch 126710blnr. Pre owned rolex submariner stainless steel. The reference 116710blnr marks the first time in rolex history that a two color ceramic bezel insert is available on a stainless steel sport watch. New rolex submariner in silver with green ceramic bezel.
Thats despite the fact that rolex introduced cerachrom bezels to the gmt master ii ref 116718ln 8 years earlier in 2005. The submariners rotatable bezel is a key functionality of the watch. A very brief history of the rolex batman. From 2013 to baselworld 2019 the manufacturer produced the batman with a three piece link oyster bracelet as seen on models like the submariner.