Where to learn about all the different Submariner references

[Goughie]

Hi Everyone,

I've posted this here as although its about Rolex I'm not sure its something that many people will be interested in.

I'm now in the market for another watch and i would like to head down the vintage route.

It appears that knowledge is king in this space! and although I'm fully up to date on Rolex's current line up, beyond that i know very little.

I know that I'd like a Submariner 4 or 5 digit reference but there seems to be hundreds of different variations, from dials to bezels to inserts to hands to fonts

Now my question is.... are there any great websites or books out there that people can recommend that give a really good overview of all the different submariners?

P.S Im not at all saying the information isn't in this forum somewhere, and... i know there is a good search function. But the thing is I don't really know what i'm searching for and I'm looking for something structured.

Thank you for any help / Recommendations

Adam

[Zakalwe]

This video on YouTube, whilst not as comprehensive as you may be after is a decent starting point.

[Goughie]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

This video on YouTube, whilst not as comprehensive as you may be after is a decent starting point.

Awesome thank you! that's a great start.

Like you said not really the detail I'm looking for but a great overview!

[Rolex addict]

There should be some really good Rolex history books available that would cover all models and history. Try searching the technical and vintage sections.

[spoilsofwar01]

Hello Adam, the only advice I can offer is once you find a Vintage Submariner your interested in buying post photos on the forum and ask for opinions, there's a wealth of knowledgeable members on here and will help out with what's period correct or not, good hunting "H"

[Goughie]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

There should be some really good Rolex history books available that would cover all models and history. Try searching the technical and vintage sections.

I’ve been searching for decent books and that seems a struggle! I think I’ll and find what I like, and then research from there

[Goughie]

Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

Hello Adam, the only advice I can offer is once you find a Vintage Submariner your interested in buying post photos on the forum and ask for opinions, there's a wealth of knowledgeable members on here and will help out with what's period correct or not, good hunting "H"

I think you’re right! I think I’ll look for what I want, and then fully research that so I know what’s what. I need to be more specific rather than trying to learn everything at once