Rolex Watch Models, Features, and Specifications: A Comprehensive Guide

Explorer II Features and benefits

1. 24 hour hand marker - to be able to distinguish between day and night times 2. a GMT function for tracking dual time zones, a 24-hour graduated bezel, and a fixed bezel that allows users to distinguish day from night.

Glidelock

An exclusive easy to operate bracelet extension system for dive watches

What dial colors are available for a Oyster Perpetual Submariner

Black

1945 - Rolex introduces the ________ 1st chronometer wristwatch to display date in an aperture on a dial?

Datejust

Perpetual Rotor

Developed in 1931. A half-moon shaped oscillating weight turning freely at 360 degrees. To automatically wind up a watches mechanical movement. Transforms every twist of the wrist into an infinite source of energy. Has been adopted by entire watchmaking industry.

What is the "word" we need to show, when customers want to buy a Rolex in the store?

Exhibition - you cannot buy a Rolex in the Store we have to allocate one to the customer

True or False: Rolex Rose Gold is a patented alloy called Alwaysrose

False: it is called EverRose

True or False: The Ringlock system is found in all DateJust Models?

False: only found in the professional Diving Rolexes: primarily the Deepsea

True or False: The twin lock winding system has triple waterproofness for diving

False: the Triple lock has triple waterproofness

Who founded Rolex?

Hans Wilsdorf

Malcolm Cambell

In 1935 - He in the first to exceeded 300 mph in his final land speed record

Chuck Yeager

In 1947 - He was a fighter pilot who was the first to break the sound barrier

Sir Edmund Hillary

In 1953 - He was victorious in ascending Mt. Everest to 8850m. This is the story that helped to create the Explorer with a black dial because he said it was hard to read the dial with the white dial in all that Snow.

Jacques Piccard

In 1960 - He and the bathyscaphe Triste (a submersible) dive to a depth of 10,916m. A Rolex Deep Sea model was attached to the outside of the submersible and when it resurfaced the Watch was found to be functioning and in perfect condition

Parachrom Hairspring

Insensitive to magnetic fields and temp. Variation, made of a patented blue alloy

Chromalight

Luminescent display using innovative material emitting a long lasting blue glow. Stays Luminous twice as long as standard phosphorescent coatings. Allows readability in dark caves and ocean depths, and other challenging environments

Triplock winding crown

Offers triple waterproofness, originally designed to increase waterproofness on divers models and now featured on a number of Rolex Professional watches. Recognizable by 3x dots symbolizing its three-gasket design. In 1970 with no modifications it went to 3,000 meters beneath the sea.

1926 - the 1st waterproof wristwatch which they called The:

Oyster

What great invention happened in 1926 leading to the brith of Tudor?

Oyster case, the world's first truly waterproof and dustproof watch case. The success and innovation of the Oyster case laid the foundation for Hans Wilsdorf to create the Tudor brand in 1946.

Cyclops Lens

Patented in 1953 magnifies the emblematic date by ~ 2.5x, made from the same scratch proof sapphire as the crystal to which it is affixed. - Features a double-anti-reflective coating to ensure extra-clear legibility of the date.

1931 - First self-winding mechanism with a _______ _______ designed for a wristwatch.

Perpetual Rotor

What material is the Deepsea Challenger made from

RLX Titanium. Deepsea challenge is designed to withstand extreme depths up to 11,000 meters (~36,000 feet)

1908 - Registered the Brand Name ______. What were the requirements for the name

ROLEX - he wanted the name to be: 1. Short - 5 letters 2. Easy to pronounce in any language 3. Easy to Remember 4. Look Good on the Dial 5. Sound Mechanical

What metal Combination is Oystersteel and 18K Gold (Yellow, white, or ever-rose Golds) called?

Rolesor

Paraflex

Rolex highly efficient shock absorber developed in 2005. Improves the shock resistance of Rolex up to 50%.

Bidirectional Bezel System

Rotatable Bezel in both directions. Used on the GMT Master II (second time zone) and Yacht-Master (Monitor elapsed sailing time). It has a trigonal spring providing constant torque, superior reliability, and accurate positioning.

Difference between the Sea-Dweller and Deep-Sea

Size: Sea-Dweller = 43mm/Deepsea = 44mm Water Resistance: Sea-Dweller = 1,220 meters (4,000 feet)/Deepsea = 3,900 meters (12,800 feet) Helium Escape Valve: yes - Both Key Engineering: Sea-Dweller = Conventional Rolex Oyster case architecture/Deepsea = Ringlock System (a high-performance steel compression ring, titanium case back, and domed sapphire crystal) Crystal: Sea-Dweller = Flat sapphire crystal with a Cyclops lens/Deepsea = Thicker, domed 5.5mm sapphire crystal, which has no Cyclops lens Case Back: Sea-Dweller = Stainless steel/Deepsea = RLX titanium Dial Options: Sea-Dweller = Black dial with red "Sea-Dweller" text/Deepsea = Black or "D-Blue" gradient dial

Tested

Subjecting Rolex watches to extremes they are likely to never encounter to ensure the watches will excel in any real-world conditions: to allow Rolex wearers the ability to live life to the fullest without a second thought about their watches: Also For ROLEX in house testing: must be writhing -2/+2 seconds per day after 15 days of testing, and they test this at 5 different positions at 3 different temperatures.

What is the Newest Rolex Model released in 2025 called? Tell me 3 things about the watch:

The LAND-DWELLER notable for its slim case, honeycomb dial, and FLAT Jubilee bracelet called

Oyster-Case

The Worlds first waterproof wristwatch case, pioneered in 1926 by ROLEX. This case screws into each other to create a waterproof case and has a winding crown hermetically screw down on to the case. Guaranteed waterproof to a depth of at least 100 meters.

Perpetual Movement

The inner mechanism of a Rolex watch that beats at a steady rate to ensure the precise measurement of time. Powered by the perpetual Rotor, it uses the slightest motion of the wrist as an energy source to constantly wind itself.

Syloxi Hairspring

The new beating heart of Rolex Ladies models. replacing Parachrom Hairspring. Delivers peerless precision and reliability with optimized geometry to compensate for the effects of gravity, and highly efficient fixation system. INSENSITIVE TO MAGNETIC FIELDS, TEMP VARIATIONS AND 10 TIMES MORE RESISTANT TO SHOCKS.

oyster case

The world's 1st waterproof wristwatch case pioneered in 1926

Microstella Nuts

Tiny gold component invented by Rolex in 1957 to precisely regulate the beat

Rolesor is the combination of 904L steel and 18 karat gold

True

True or False: The Oyster, Jubilee, and President are all Rolex bracelets

True

True or False: The Skydweller has ring command bezels

True

True or False: The brand name Rolex was registered in 1908

True

True or False: Today all Oyster watches are waterproof to at least 100m?

True

True or False: Today every single oyster movement is chronometer certified

True

What do the lines/ dots on the crown of the watch represent?

Water Resistance levels: 1. Twin lock 2. Triple lock (No, 1 or 2 dots = twin lock, 3 dots = triple lock)

1905 - Founding of the Company called?

Wilsdorf & Davis

What company was started in 1905 by the founder of Rolex

Wilsdorf and Davis

what are considered Precious metals

Yellow Gold, White Gold, Ever-Rose Gold, and Platinum

What is the case diameter of the Explorer

currently just 36 mm, but used to have a 39 mm

Mercedes Gleitze

in 1927 - she swam across the English Channel in over 10 hrs with the Oyster Case wristwatch tied around her neck.

1956 - Rolex introduces the Day-Date the first watch to display ______ and ______ written in full in apertures on the dial. - Also what bracelet was this watch first introduced on?

the Day-Date, it was first introduced on a President bracelet

What material is Bezel made from on the Submariner, GMT, Daytona (in Steel)

Cerachrom (Ceramic)

Rolex-Made in Switzerland

Conceived, designed manufactured and tested by Rolex in Switzerland. To ensure every part meets Rolex's nearly impossible standards.

What is the case diameter of the Cosmograph Daytona

40 mm

What is the case diameter of the GMT Master II

40 mm

What is the case diameter of the Submariner?

41 mm

What is the case diameter of the Explorer II

42 mm

What is the case diameter of the Sky-Dweller

42 mm

What is the case diameter of the Sea-Dweller

43 mm

What is the case diameter of the Deepsea

44 mm

What is the case diameter of the Yacht Master II

44 mm

What is the case diameter of the Deepsea Challenger

50 mm

Superlative

A Rolex watch that has passed both the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) certification and ROLEX's OWN ADDITIONAL IN-HOUSE testing, guaranteeing precision of -2/+2 seconds per day, superior durability, and Reliability beyond standard Chronometer.

Chronometed Certified

A designation reserved for only the Worlds most accurate timepieces. Distinguished by 15 days and nights of testing. Thought initially impossible - Rolex proved it to be possible. An honor only 6% of all watches produced in Switzerland earn - EVERY Rolex Oyster ever made has earned this certification.

Fluted Bezel

A grooved Bezel originally used for screwing the crystal to the case.

Ring Command Bezel

A revolutionary rotatable bezel that interacts with the movement

Helium Valve

A safety valve that allows helium to escape from a diver watch case during decompression

Cerechrom

A watch component made of ultra-hard ceramic both scratch and corrosion proof and the color never fades. The numerals are filled with gold or platinum

Twinlock Winding Crown

A waterproof screw-down winding crown inspired by the design of a submarine hatch and guarantees up to 100m via 2x sealed zones. Indicated by one dot, two dots, a dash, or nothing on a winding crown.

Sky-Dweller

1. Annual Calendar with Saros System Automatically differentiates between 30- and 31-day months, requiring only one date correction per year (at the end of February). 2. Off-Center 24-Hour Disc for Second Time Zone Displays a second time zone on a rotating disc inside the dial, allowing travelers to easily track home time while local time is shown with traditional hands. 3. Ring Command Bezel Innovative rotatable bezel that interacts with the movement to easily set the time, date, and reference time with a simple twist. 4. Caliber 9001 Movement Rolex's most complex and advanced movement, with a 72-hour power reserve and chronometer certification. 5. 41mm Case Size with Luxurious Materials Larger, elegant size available in Oystersteel, Rolesor (steel + gold), and full gold versions, often paired with fluted or smooth bezel options.

Name 5 Classic Model Rolex's (Not-Professional)

1. Date-Just (all variants), 2. Day-Date, 3. Land-Dweller, 4. Oyster-Perpetual, 5. Sky-Dweller, 6. 1908

5 features and benefits of the Rolex GMT Master II

1. Dual Time Zone Function (Independent 24-Hour Hand and bi-directional bezel), 2. Duel-colored Cerachrom Bezel Insert is extremely hard (Scratch & Fade Resistant) 3. 70-Hour Power Reserve 4. Iconic 24-hour hand with triangle tip, designed specifically for easy reading of the second time zone. 5. Oyster or Jubilee Bracelet with Easylink Extension

Explorer features and benefits

1. Enlarged 3, 6, 9 for easy legibility 2. Chromolight indices to be able to read dial in dark and harsh conditions 3. Black dial 4. Inspired by Sir Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norway first to summit Mt. Everest in 1953 - this inspired the black dial because it was hard to read in the white snow

What are the other Professional models (besides diving):

1. GMT Master II, 2. Yacht-Master II, 3. Explorer, 4. Explorer II, 5. Cosmograph Daytona

5 features to the Date-Just

1. Offered in 5 diameters the most of any Rolex model giving it the most versatility 2. Instantaneous Date Change at Midnight 3. Cyclops Lens over the date - first to do this in 1953 4. Fluted Bezel = Always 18k Gold (also the Lady Date Just, but not the Domed Bezels as they can also be platinum). 5. The Datejust was the first Rolex model introduced with the iconic Jubilee bracelet in 1945

Difference between Submariner and the Sea-Dweller

1. Sizes: Submariner = 41mm/Sea-Dweller = 43mm 2. Helium Escape Valve: Sub = none/ SeaDweller has a helium Escape valve 3. 300m = 1000 ft/ 1220m =4000 ft

What are the Current Dive Models? 4 Models

1. Submariner, 2. Sea-Dweller, 3. Deep-Sea, 4. Deep-Sea Challenger

5 features and benefits of the Rolex Submariner:

1. Triplock Winding Crown - Waterproofness - has three sealed zones for enhanced water resistance. Provides waterproof protection up to 300 meters (1,000 ft), ideal for diving, swimming, and high-moisture environments. 2. Unidirectional Rotatable Bezel - Feature: The bezel turns only counterclockwise Benefit: Prevents accidental extension of dive time (a key safety feature) 3. Chromalight Display (Long-Lasting Luminescence) glowing blue for up to 8 hours 4. Glidelock Extension System on Oyster Bracelet Feature: The Glidelock clasp allows fine adjustments up to 20 mm in 2 mm increments — no tools required. Benefit: Ensures perfect fit, even over a wetsuit or swollen wrist 5. Monobloc Oyster Case: although used in all Rolex models it is especially important here to help withstand the immense pressures of diving

5 features of the Cosmograph Daytona

1. high-precision stopwatch function 2. Subdials Layout: Signature 3-counter subdial layout (small seconds at 6 o'clock, 30-minute counter at 3 o'clock, 12-hour counter at 9 o'clock) 3. Tachymeter Bezel: Fixed bezel engraved with a Tachymeter scale to calculate speed over a known distance (up to 400 units/hour). - for racing 4. 72 hour power supply 5. Screw-down Pushers - to control stop watch and is water resistant to 100m

How deep are ALL Oyster Perpetual models waterproof too?

100m (330 feet) regardless of dial size

What year was "ROLEX" founded

1908

When was the Datejust released

1945

What Bracelet Options are on the current GMT Master II:

2 Kinds: Oyster and Jubilee

When was Chromalite introduced

2008 - first introduced on the Sea-Dweller history of luminescent: Before 1963 - Radium 1963 - 1997: Titrum (less radioactive) 1998-2000: Lumi-Nova 2000-2008: Super-Lumi-Nova