The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner is a line of watches manufactured by Rolex, designed for diving and known for their resistance to water. The first Submariner was introduced to the public in 1954. Copied by other watch makers, the Rolex Submariner is recognised as a classic, blank">GQ magazine GQ: How to Buy a Watch The Classics Buy any one of these signature watches and you can’t go wrong 1. Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Unveiled in 1953, the Submariner was the first watch water-resistant to 330 feet. Its combination of unparalleled elegance and spy-friendly versatility appealed to Sean Connery’s James Bond and none other than Che Guevara. and one of the most widely recognized luxury products in the world. CNN Money Quote: That explains why big recognizable brands like Cartier, Patek Philippe and Rolex rule. They can be thought of, in fact, as portable status symbols, owing to their tradition of quality workmanship. Time Magazine: China Most often mentioned luxury brands: In this society of sudden economic freedom, newly rich capitalists are eager to clarify their social standing, so they turn to the obvious luxury must-haves: traditional French labels and expensive watches. That explains why Chanel, Lacoste and Dior rank in the top five brands with the highest level of recognition. Chanel 42% Rolex 36%... and In a fast-growing economy, status symbols are the easiest way to demonstrate wealth and power. New York Times Magazine quote: ...became as much a status symbol as a silver Porsche or a gold-faced Rolex watch. Guardian UK: What is it with men and their watches? quote: It used to be so simple - rich men adorned themselves with that ultimate macho status symbol the Rolex, while the less well-to-do strapped on Timex or Casio. The Rolex Submariner is part of Rolex's Oyster Perpetual Professional line. The watch has been part of expeditions both at sea (such as the _Moana expedition) and overland in the Antarctic (where it withstood temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius below zero). blank">Rolex official website. Follow menu path: Collections/50 Years of Submariner/Skip intro/Submariner model details/Choose a Submariner historical benchmark from the dial on the right hand side In the Moana sea expedition it withstood in excess of a thousand dives. _Thor Heyerdal, the Norwegian anthropologist, wore a Rolex Submariner in his 1970 Ra II sea expedition. The Rolex Submariner has appeared in eleven James Bond movies. Submariner in Bond movies Bonding with time