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Rolex has unveiled its new Submariner range, the iconic watch worn by everyone from professional divers to the world’s most famous secret agent.
hen it first went into production in 1953, few could have predicted the global cult following that would be clocked up by the Rolex Submariner over seven decades. The iconic Rolex Submariner Reference 6538 was worn by actor Sean Connery as James Bond in Dr No in 1962, followed by From Russia with Love, Goldfinger and Thunderball. Aside from its long association as the watch of choice for a movie legend, the Submariner truly set the standard for diver’s watches and became a titan of timepieces. The new generation Now, Rolex has introduced the new generation Oyster Perpetual Submariner and Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date. Both watches feature a redesigned, slightly larger 41mm case and a remodelled bracelet. They are equipped with movements at the forefront of watchmaking technology – the Submariner with calibre 3230 and
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