Rolex Submariner 126610 vs.116610 Comparison Guide

In this video we talk about the Rolex Submariner 126610 and the key updates to this generation. Click here to shop all Rolex Submariner watches: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-submariner-1.html Click here for our complete Rolex Submariner 126610 vs. 116610 comparison guide: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/buying-guides/rolex-submariner-126610-vs-116610-ultimate-comparison-guide.html The biggest watch-related news of 2020 has been the new generation of Rolex Submariner watches. Ever since its debut in 1953, the Submariner has been a fixture of the watch industry and it has served as the blueprint for an entire genre of underwater timepieces. However, on September 1st 2020, Rolex launched an all-new generation of the Submariner and discontinued every model that was previously in its catalog. Since 1959, the Rolex Submariner has had a case diameter of 40mm, so the biggest and most controversial update was the increase in case size to 41mm. In addition to the extra 1mm in diameter, the lugs on the new Submariner have been thinned out and refined a bit, creating a more integrated appearance with the bracelet. Despite the larger size, the redesigned lugs actually make the new 2020 Submariner wear near-identical to its 40mm predecessor. Additionally, the bracelet itself is now also 1mm wider and measures 21mm instead 20mm like previous Submariner watches. To match the wider bracelet, the clasp is also larger; however it still includes Rolex’s Glidelock extension s