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40 mm or 41 mm Rolex Submariner: Which Should You Buy?
The 2020 Rolex Submariner update changed the stated case size from 40 to 41 mm, revised the case and bracelet proportions and introduced newer movements. Those changes matter, but they do not make every earlier watch an inferior purchase.
Rolex Dive Watches: Submariner, Sea-Dweller and Deepsea
Rolex's dive-watch families share a recognisable layout, but the Submariner, Sea-Dweller and Deepsea are not simply the same watch with different depth numbers. Case size, functions and wearing experience differ.
Rolex Explorer 14270: A Neo-Vintage Buying Guide
The Rolex Explorer 14270 sits between older vintage Explorers and later generations. Produced approximately from 1989 to 2001, it kept the familiar black dial and 3-6-9 layout while introducing a notably different case, dial treatment and movement from its predecessor.
Rolex Submariner 124060: The No-Date Reference Explained
The Rolex Submariner reference 124060 is the no-date model introduced with the 2020 Submariner update. It combines a black dial, black ceramic bezel insert and an Oystersteel case.
Rolex Deepsea D-Blue: References, Fit and Buying Checks
The Rolex Deepsea D-Blue is recognisable for its blue-to-black dial and substantial case. It is also a watch whose engineering story can easily become confused with Rolex's experimental deep-sea pieces.