Certainly, the demand versus supply debate is in full swing on social media chatter. As Rolex’s not-too-subtle, underwater-themed teaser ads leading to its big reveal prove, the biggest stars of the brand’s 2020 line-up are new Submariner and Submariner Date models – timepieces with legendary lineage and insanely popular among Rolex fans.
The brand launches the new Submariner in its entire suite of executions, spanning steel to Rolesor to full gold models. It is a rather unusual move in that Rolex typically doesn’t unveil a collection’s range in all materials at once. It usually starts with gold references in one year, followed by steel models the following year.
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ROYAL ORDER
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EXCEPTIONAL ELEGANCE
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META METAL
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BIG MECH
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Staying The Course
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Double The Pleasure
The inventor of the tourbillon takes the complication to the next level
Sounds Like Family
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2020 Year In Review
Tenacity and hope in the face of seismic changes
A Different Angle
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Rolex – Crown Jewels
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Fastnet And Back In A Day!
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Watch out 2021
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COLOUR POP
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THE CONVERSATION: INTEGRATED BRACELETS
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COLOUR POP
Easily the brand’s most versatile design, the introduction of the 41mm version, which replaces the 39, addresses a market gap with a fresh take on a venerable range
A CLASSIC REVISITED
Rolex revisits one of its most classic watches and breathes new life to it through a new size, colors, and movement
An Enduring Partnership Of Excellence
Rolex’s Support For Golf Is One Of The Most Enduring And Successful Partnerships In Sport