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SubMarine · 26 April 2016, 12:57 PM

Was it the early James Bond movies? Where there a single event that elevated the status of the submariner?

GB-man · 26 April 2016, 01:09 PM

It's a culmination of things over decades. Bond would certainly be near the top if not at the top.

I don't personally give the sub the throne as most iconic. Being a watch lover I would put it in the rarified air with the santos, tank, reverso, speedy and a select few others.

That said, it's my favorite of the lot

MCO1 · 27 April 2016, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

It's a culmination of things over decades. Bond would certainly be near the top if not at the top.

I don't personally give the sub the throne as most iconic. Being a watch lover I would put it in the rarified air with the santos, tank, reverso, speedy and a select few others.

That said, it's my favorite of the lot

I agree....it is one of many wristwatch icons, many mentioned in this comment I might add the GMT, Explorer, Royal Oak, Fifty Fathoms and Navitimer. Most makes have a model that "made" them Rolex just has more than its fair share.

JUSTIFIED · 26 April 2016, 01:12 PM

Some would argue that the Daytona is the most iconic Rolex, but I vote for the Submariner. It's what I always thought of when I thought of Rolex. I guess it's because I've seen them on wrists far more than other models. It also happens to be great looking and reasonably priced and has a ruggedness to it while also being classy.

fskywalker · 26 April 2016, 09:46 PM

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Some would argue that the Daytona is the most iconic Rolex, but I vote for the Submariner. It's what I always thought of when I thought of Rolex. I guess it's because I've seen them on wrists far more than other models. It also happens to be great looking and reasonably priced and has a ruggedness to it while also being classy.

This!

Joearch · 26 April 2016, 01:12 PM

Pure design excellence

Headshrinker · 27 April 2016, 12:15 AM

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Pure design excellence

Le Chef · 26 April 2016, 01:31 PM

Would love to know the data to support this claim - can you share the data with us please?

rr-nyc · 3 May 2016, 12:13 PM

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Would love to know the data to support this claim - can you share the data with us please?

Data? It's not a scientific study or mathematical equation, its a subjective matter.

While I don't think it's the most iconic watch, it is certainly one of them as evidenced by published articles on this subject matter. The Submariner and Daytona appear on virtually every list

Google in your friend

rollerballer · 26 April 2016, 02:10 PM

Has it been over taken by the Apple Watch?

WJGESQ · 26 April 2016, 02:54 PM

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Has it been over taken by the Apple Watch?

I don't need any more devices to have to charge.

Rolthai32 · 27 April 2016, 09:54 PM

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Has it been over taken by the Apple Watch?

What a stupid inane comment

DCheeta · 26 April 2016, 02:18 PM

Perfection. Restraint of design, utility, durability. Its beauty comes from its "form follows function" aesthetic.

brandrea · 26 April 2016, 08:50 PM

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Perfection. Restraint of design, utility, durability. Its beauty comes from its "form follows function" aesthetic.

Well said Dave.

This logic follows through in many iconic things from furniture to architecture and clothing, etc.

DCheeta · 27 April 2016, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Well said Dave.

This logic follows through in many iconic things from furniture to architecture and clothing, etc.

I agree completely, Brian.

LuminousMaximus · 27 April 2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dcheeta

perfection. Restraint of design, utility, durability. Its beauty comes from its "form follows function" aesthetic.

+1

landroverking · 27 April 2016, 10:27 AM

All I can say, is here we go again.

sea-dweller · 26 April 2016, 02:30 PM

It's just one of the most classic, sporty, timeless watches around!

slorollin · 26 April 2016, 10:25 PM

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It's just one of the most classic, sporty, timeless watches around!

While I completely agree with your sentiment I don't think many watch makers brag about their watches being "timeless".

S.C · 26 April 2016, 03:16 PM

It's the basic design of most diver watches a lot of other companies copy. I think that made it a classic.

brettpaul · 26 April 2016, 04:46 PM

James Bond and National Geographic IMHO

Jakx · 26 April 2016, 09:08 PM

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James Bond and National Geographic IMHO

yes

Anthon · 26 April 2016, 05:28 PM

It is not the most iconic watch in the world. Not even close. Most people I know wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a Sub and any other dive watch. Nor would they care. They don't notice that Bond wears a watch either.

peterskinner · 26 April 2016, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthon

It is not the most iconic watch in the world. Not even close. Most people I know wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a Sub and any other dive watch. Nor would they care. They don't notice that Bond wears a watch either.

Quite. It's forum guys who worship the Sub (and Daytona) not the watch buying public.
In terms of sales the Datejust massively outsells the Sub...or to put it another way, more people like the Datejust than the Sub. Brutal but true. Me? I think the DayDate is possibly the most iconic Rolex.
I really like the early Sub; the current one, I can admire but not love.

JUSTIFIED · 27 April 2016, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by peterskinner

Quite. It's forum guys who worship the Sub (and Daytona) not the watch buying public.
In terms of sales the Datejust massively outsells the Sub...or to put it another way, more people like the Datejust than the Sub. Brutal but true. Me? I think the DayDate is possibly the most iconic Rolex.
I really like the early Sub; the current one, I can admire but not love.

Full transparency..I own a Daytona 116520 SS. I don't enough about the non TRF respect for the Sub to refute your statement about it only having "worship" status by TRF members. I do know that there are plenty of watch enthusiasts outside of TRF that believe the Daytona is one the most iconic watches of all time (much in part due to the association w/ Paul Newman).

Rock · 26 April 2016, 05:44 PM

I agree that a lot of the world doesn't drill down any deeper than just "watch".
But those that do would know the Submariner and possibly regard it as "iconic".
It's easy to see why - it is certainly a very attractive, robust and well made model.

Anthon · 26 April 2016, 05:52 PM

For sure, it is a popular watch in a certain part of the demographic. I like it as well although like quite a few others, I am not fond of the cyclops at all. So yes, it is an iconic watch in that respect. But just not the most iconic as the title seems to imply. That's just self congratulating fanatical blah blah. Pardon my french!

Old Expat Beast · 26 April 2016, 06:01 PM

www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=470833

CRM114 · 26 April 2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SubMarine

Was it the early James Bond movies? Where there a single event that elevated the status of the submariner?

The question is based on a false premise.

The Submariner isn't even the most iconic Rolex, let alone most iconic (or popular, or recognised) watch in the world. It has no "elevated status".

Sorry to break it to you. James Bond is pretend and just not that big of a deal.

southcarolina1801 · 26 April 2016, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CRM114

The question is based on a false premise.

The Submariner isn't even the most iconic Rolex, let alone most iconic (or popular, or recognised) watch in the world. It has no "elevated status".

Sorry to break it to you. James Bond is pretend and just not that big of a deal.

Bingo! Totally agree

26 April 2016, 12:57 PM	#1
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26 April 2016, 02:30 PM	#18
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26 April 2016, 01:09 PM	#2
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	It's a culmination of things over decades. Bond would certainly be near the top if not at the top. I don't personally give the sub the throne as most iconic. Being a watch lover I would put it in the rarified air with the santos, tank, reverso, speedy and a select few others. That said, it's my favorite of the lot

26 April 2016, 01:12 PM	#4
JUSTIFIED "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Texas Watch: RG Daytona Posts: 716	Some would argue that the Daytona is the most iconic Rolex, but I vote for the Submariner. It's what I always thought of when I thought of Rolex. I guess it's because I've seen them on wrists far more than other models. It also happens to be great looking and reasonably priced and has a ruggedness to it while also being classy.

26 April 2016, 01:12 PM	#6
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	Pure design excellence

26 April 2016, 01:31 PM	#8
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Would love to know the data to support this claim - can you share the data with us please?

26 April 2016, 02:10 PM	#10
rollerballer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SS Posts: 137	Has it been over taken by the Apple Watch?

26 April 2016, 02:18 PM	#13
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Perfection. Restraint of design, utility, durability. Its beauty comes from its "form follows function" aesthetic.

27 April 2016, 10:27 AM	#17
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	All I can say, is here we go again.

26 April 2016, 03:16 PM	#20
S.C "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: S.C Location: Dubai Watch: DD 40 Posts: 156	It's the basic design of most diver watches a lot of other companies copy. I think that made it a classic.

26 April 2016, 05:28 PM	#23
Anthon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Netherlands Watch: Explorer Posts: 545	It is not the most iconic watch in the world. Not even close. Most people I know wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a Sub and any other dive watch. Nor would they care. They don't notice that Bond wears a watch either.

26 April 2016, 05:52 PM	#27
Anthon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Netherlands Watch: Explorer Posts: 545	For sure, it is a popular watch in a certain part of the demographic. I like it as well although like quite a few others, I am not fond of the cyclops at all. So yes, it is an iconic watch in that respect. But just not the most iconic as the title seems to imply. That's just self congratulating fanatical blah blah. Pardon my french!

26 April 2016, 06:01 PM	#28
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=470833

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