Two-Tone Submariner 16613 vs 116613 Comparison Review - Old Pre Ceramic Vs New Ceramic

Rolex Submariner watches are a favorite for professional divers and Rolex watch collectors alike. Over the years, Rolex has evolved the collection, updating the younger models with different materials, dial designs and improved water resistant technology. Today we’re going to look at the Rolex Submariner 16613 in comparison to the Rolex Submariner 116613. Both coveted collector’s items feature rotating bezels, a Rolesor (two-tone steel and gold) case design, and Rolex’s archetypal diver safety features, yet there are a number of differences that give each model its own identity within the iconic Submariner collection. The first Rolex Submariner watch was created in 1953 and changed the history of diver’s watches forever. Following the invention of the Oyster watch, the unbeatable water resistant qualities and modern design of the Submariner set benchmarks within the Swiss watchmaking industry, not to mention providing professional and amateur divers with a safe and practical tool for exploring deep and daring depths below the surface of the ocean. The Rolex Submariner 16613 was introduced in 1988 and was the last of the Submariner models created with an aluminum bezel. 21 years later and the Rolex Submariner 116613 showcased a completely redesigned aesthetic and a new material for the bezel. The new, Cerachrom bezel of the Rolex 116613 model promised significantly more scratch resistance, enabling it to incur day-to-day knocks and bumps without a fuss, a must for facing e