Tuesday, September 29, 2020

The "Image Spokesperson" of Rolex's New Submariner --- 124060

The last time Rolex made a major change to its iconic diving Rolex Submariner replica watches in 2012, it was upgraded to a ceramic bezel and a stronger case. Eight years later, Submariner was remodeled and upgraded again. It still retains the classic appearance that has hardly changed since the 1950s, but in the typical Rolex style, the new Submariner has increased by one millimeter to 41 mm, and many improvements have been made on the case, bracelet and movement. .

The major change is the increased size of the case. The secret of Rolex's success can be boiled down to a simple core idea-evolution, not revolution. Submariner increased by 1 mm to 41 mm, and Submariner has been 40 mm for 60 years. Now Rolex sports watch sizes are completely staggered: 40mm Yacht-Master, 41mm Submariner, 42mm Yacht-Master, 43mm Sea-Dweller, and 44mm Deepsea.

Although this is not a new breakthrough in the field of watches, it is different in that it makes the appearance of the watch more refined and easier to read. In order to match the larger case, the lugs of the new strap are slightly wider, but gradually become thinner toward the buckle, which looks visibly slimmer and has a more rounded shape, allowing the bracelet to flow into the case more smoothly. The thickness of the case remains almost unchanged, about 12.5mm.
 
At the same time, the dial has been improved. Most notably, the hands are elongated, which improves readability and aesthetics. For example, now the minute hand reaches the minute track. Coupled with the repositioned time scales and text, the new dial feels cleaner overall and has a better layout.

As the diameter of the case increases by 1 mm, the width of the lugs has also increased by 1 mm to 21 mm. In other words, the new Submariner has a wider bracelet. If Rolex retains the older 20mm bracelet without reducing the lugs on these new Submariners, the incremental changes in the case seem to be greater, so the overall shape change will be quite abrupt. Instead, by slightly adjusting the proportions, a watch is made that is pleasing to the eye and well-proportioned, not as big as it sounds. The strap is also equipped with Rolex Glidelock expansion system, which can provide additional expansion of 20mm --- Some friends said that it has been improved and it is more convenient to enable. I didn't pay attention to this detail when I got it. Watch friends can buy it in the future and feel it.

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