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2022 Rolex Submariner 124060 41mm full kit $15,675.00 CAD. Stock #505-00594

The original Submariner was produced with one task in mind and one task only, accurate, reliable timekeeping, in an underwater environment. It debuted in 1953 with a water resistance rating of a modest 100 meters. It featured large luminous hands and hour markers coated in highly radioactive radium. Radium was used only until around 1962 when Rolex started using far less radioactive substance called tritium to illuminate the hands and markers. In 1999 tritium was replaced with non radioactive luminova. Fast forward 7 decades since the original debuted and the basic design is the same, but this one won’t be setting off any Geiger counters. The inert bluish/green phosphorescent glow of Rolex’ latest luminous material is a proprietary concoction they call cerachrom. Our latest estate Submariner is the entry level model 124060. This is the version that is the closest in spirit to the original design that also lacked a calendar display (the first calendar equipped Submariner didn’t appear until 1969). The simplicity and perfect balance of the basic Sub has been its biggest selling point. This is the newest version featuring a slightly larger 41mm case, thinner lugs, and a 1mm wider bracelet compared to the previous model. A threaded crown/case back, improved materials and manufacturing techniques have increased water resistance to 300 meters. The “no date” Sub has always been the purest of design but has never been the most popular. By our estimates Submariners with a date outsell the no date models by around 3 to 1, making these a little more rare. Ironically this example was traded in for a calendar equipped model from a customer who wanted the extra utility of a date display. This watch is in 100% original condition showing minor wear from a couple years of casual use. It has never been polished or refinished, still displaying a couple protective delivery stickers on the last bracelet link and inside the buckle. It was originally purchased in Canada from an authorized Rolex agent and comes with all the tags, documents, endorsed warranty card, and even a copy of the original bill of sale. The watch also comes with a brown Rolex travel pouch that has never been used. This gift with purchase is an accessory we’ve never seen before. The Rolex 5-year international warranty will protect the next owner until August of 2027. All Submariner models are in high demand and agents rarely have even a single example on display that is for sale. Contemporary Rolex Submariners typically don’t last very long around here. This complete example is in excellent condition and estate priced at $15,675.00 CAD. Stock #505-00594.

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