The main contributor to the Rolex Submariner Date fanfare over the decades is the relatively unchanged model throughout its production run. It’s maintained its core design ethos: black bezel, black dial, large markers, and the iconic Oyster bracelet. Any evolution has been subtle, with Rolex’s determination in keeping to the core of the design helping pioneer the style which has since become a primary influence for the entire dive watch category.

At its core, the Rolex Submariner Date is still a classic Submariner, complete with its iconic aesthetics and supreme reliability. On the dial, a highly-legible dial produced in Rolex’s distinct diver configuration is showcased, complete with a three o’clock Cyclops-magnified date window, hour markers, and hands filled with blue Chromalight lume material, and a dark dial contrasting to it all.

Inside, the 126610 features the Rolex caliber 3235, an automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve, a relatively new and incredibly reliable, chronometer-grade movement. The caliber is protected via a solid case back that helps ensure water resistance to 300 meters (1,000 feet), with the entire watch secured to the wrist via a 904L steel Oyster bracelet with an Oysterlock safety clasp and Glidelock extension system.