Today we’re going to be doing a comparison between the new and the old. This is a Rolex Submariner Two-Tone Blue, versus the newer style Rolex Submariner Two-Tone Blue Ceramic. We’ll be comparing the case, the bezel, the dial, the bracelet, the class, movement, and also we’ll talk about the special features about these watches.
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Comparison Transcript: Ceramic Bezel vs Aluminum Bezel
Today we’re going to be doing a comparison between the new and the old. This is a Rolex Submariner Two-Tone Blue, versus the newer style Rolex Submariner Two-Tone Blue Ceramic. We’ll be comparing the case, the bezel, the dial, the bracelet, the class, movement, and also we’ll talk about the special features about these watches.
The watch itself as you can probably notice first of all, that it comes with a different type of box. On my left is a new 2015 or later box, and on my right is the older 2004 to 2000 and, I’m sorry 1990-2004 box. Take a look at this box, Take a look at this watch so you can see it side by side. And those are the two watches side by side. Now you’re probably wondering whoa, what is the difference? Why would I want a 2004 versus this 2016? Now I’m going to show you the difference so that you guys can make a decision at home which one fits best for you. Now this one my left is the 2016, and this one on my right is the 2004, Okay. So let’s take a look at them side by side a little bit closer. And I’m gonna go through each part of this.
New Ceramic Bezel vs Old Aluminum Bezel
Now the first thing you should notice is probably this circular thing. And this circular thing that my thumb is pointing to is called the bezel. Now the bezel on my left is gonna be made of ceramic. You’re wondering well what is ceramic? Well it’s kind of like the stuff that your dishes are made out of, but it’s a much harder compound than what your dishes are made out of, and it also doesn’t scratch and it doesn’t fade with time. It doesn’t fade with any sun exposure, and it’s always gonna look the same no matter what. Now the one on my right is gonna be made of aluminum. Now they made this aluminum type bezel, pretty much all the way until 2007. And the aluminum bezel will scratch, it will fade with time, and it will dent.
Now what you’ll also notice when you see these watches side by side is the hour markers. What do you notice about the one on the left, where my finger’s pointing to? Well the one on the left has fatter hour markers, and those hour markers are called Maxi Dial. And the reason it’s fatter is because, well don’t you notice the one on the right is kinda harder to see? It’s supposed to be a tool watch, a diver watch that you can see when you’re underwater. Well it might be kinda hard to see this one on the right with these smaller hour markers as opposed to this one on the left. Now they both have the same cyclops, what I mean they have the same cyclops they have the same 2.5 magnification, that hasn’t changed okay?
New Submariner case vs Old submariner case
Now what else you’ll notice here is the case. Now I’ve turned the watch sideways, what do you immediately notice about the case? Well the one on the left is the 2016, and it’s a lot fatter. The one on the right is a lot skinnier. Now in actuality though, the diameter of both of these watches are going to be what size? Do you guys know at home? Well I have this super measuring stick here, that can tell me exactly how much. Now for those who already know this watch know that it’s gonna be 40, I’ve gone ahead and measured it and take a look at that guys, exactly 40.1 okay? And that’s the diameter going from left to right. Now I’m going to measure the other one, the 2004 and although it looks smaller it’s actually the same. 39.4 it’s probably within the margin of error and it’s actually the same diameter going from one side of the bezel, to the other side of the bezel. It actually says 39.6 but that’s within the margin of error.
Okay, so even though the lugs are fatter, that doesn’t mean that the watch itself is actually bigger. Although it appears to be bigger because of the fatter lugs. Now let’s take a look at the width of the watch. The width is important because that’s how it’s gonna sit when you’re wearing it under your suit or your cuff, the cuff of your suit, excuse me. So that’s a 12 millimeter which is very very similar to the new style Datejust okay? And that’s one of the reasons people like to wear Rolex is ’cause they’re thin, they’re not humongous like Breitlings which don’t fit underneath your cuff. And you’ll notice that the width here is also what? It’s 12, so in terms of width and diameter they’re actually the same. Now why would you wanna spend almost two times the amount on a 2016?
New Submariner Bracelet vs Old Submariner Bracelet
Well there’s some other differences, now I’m going to show it to you, now on the outside what do you notice about these two bracelets? Probably nothing right? They look to you from where you’re sitting almost identical. Well the one my left is about twice as expensive than the one on my right. And that’s ’cause this one’s a 2016, and this one on my right is a 2004. Now what makes it twice the value? Is it twice the gold? Well I don’t know if it’s twice the gold, but this one has solid links, solid end links, now it’s kinda hard for you guys to see this but I’m gonna turn this bracelet this way and do you see any holes in here? It’s completely solid.
Now contrast that with this watch, when I turn it, this is a 2004 in my hand, do you see that there’s a hole there? And you can actually see the backside of my hand, There you go. You see that? Well you can see there’s a hole there, and that’s because these are not solid end links, so on the 2004 it does not have solid end links, where as the 2016 it does have solid end links. So that’s one major difference.
New Submariner Clasp vs Old Submariner Clasp
Now let’s take a look at the clasp. On my right is the 2004 and on my left is the 2016. Now they both have gold going through their clasps, and they both have the gold Rolex insignia, but what makes a difference is, on my right this is not adjustable. I can’t change the size of this. Once I’ve set it you’d actually need a tool to push in where my thumb is pointing, to adjust the size of the clasp. However, on the 2016’s you have a micro adjustment right here. And I can simply pull and push in, and change the size. Just pretty much within five seconds.
You’ll also notice that the buckle itself, is a lot heavier, it feels better made than the old style one. And I’m gonna show you them side by side so that you can see. This is the traditional old style one on my right, and the new style one on my left. It’s gonna be hard for you guys to see the difference, but when I hold it in my hand I can immediately tell the one on the right, the 2004 is much lighter and it’s much flimsier, and the one on my left is a lot more solid, and that’s a big big difference.
Rolex New Submariner vs. Rolex Used Submariner Conclusion:
Now you’re probably also wondering well is that it, is that the only difference? Well I think that’s a lot of difference, just to recap the one on the left which is a 2016, it has a bigger case, it has a newer dial, fatter dial, it has a different bezel, it has a different bracelet, and it has a different buckle. The only things that really remain the same, are the way it actually looks, but in terms of everything else, it’s almost a brand new watch and hence almost two times the price. That doesn’t mean the one on the right, the old style 2004-2008 is bad, like I said it can be a collector’s item, so it’s really up to you, do you want the older vintage style? Are you into the vintage look? Or are you more of a 2016 give me the newest, greatest, latest, and greatest?
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