Rolex GMT Master Vs. Submariner: The Differences To Know Before Buying

Rolex has always managed to maintain its top position when it comes to developing tool watches, ever since its inception, with a special focus on the domain of flying and diving. The watch company introduced Rolex GMT Master, especially for pilots who fly through various time zones. Just a year before the watch’s release, the brand had developed Submariner when diving and sea exploration was at their peak. 

The History Of Origination

Both GMT Master and the Submariner was released in the same year- the 1950s. Ever since their launch, both models have become the brand’s staples. Both of them excel in functionality and terms of looks. However, with Rolex’s new update in the 1980s, the GMT Master II was developed. 

Let’s Delve Deeper Into Both The Timepieces.

Important Differences Between Rolex GMT Master II And Submariner:

• Bezel Design: While the GMT Master II is made on a 24-hour scale, the Submariner has a 60-minute scale.
• Hands: For additional time zone display, you will find GMT hand in the GMT Master II. But the Submariner contains a conventional three-hand watch.
• The Movement: Unlike Submariner which has a Caliber 3135 movement, the GMT Master II has Caliber 3186.
• Depth Rating: The depth rating of Rolex GMT Master II is 100 meters, whereas a Submariner boasts a 300 meters depth rating.

Rolex Submariner And Its Features

The Submariner model was released by Rolex back in 1953. Though it was designed as a dive watch, it was less sporty. This is one key feature that instantly helped it to become unique. Some of the dive watches’ important features can still be found in the watch like:

• The water-resistance of 100 meters
• Luminous markers
• Unidirectional rotating bezel

However, the watch brand adds an exclusive aesthetic to it to help it transition smoothly from sea to land.

Rolex GMT Master II And Its Key Features

The Rolex GMT Master was launched by the watch brand at the same time as Submariner was released. However, it wasn’t until 1983 that GMT Master II had its grand debut. Some of the amazing key features of the watch are:

• The wearer can read three various time zone, thanks to the 24-hour hand.
• The watch is also made of a brand-new movement.
• It contains an independent quick hour hand which without bothering the second hand can adjust to the local time. While adjusting to the local time, it doesn’t even bother the 24-hour GMT hand and minute hand.
• The watch comes with a sturdy thick case followed by massive crown guards.

All of these features render the nickname- Fat Lady to it.

Ever since its launch, both Rolex GMT Master II and Rolex Submariner have impressed two different types of wearers. The major differences between both the timepieces are that of functional. You can further compare the two watches side-by-side by visiting NGG Timepieces. The online store has all the latest and traditional timepieces from Rolex that shall appeal to you.