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To understand the Rolex Submariner Ceramic No-Date (Ref. 114060), you have to understand the history and significance of the Submariner line as a whole. Rolex accurately calls the Submariner “The Reference Among Divers’ Watches”. This title wasn’t earned overnight; the Submariner has seen decades of changes, iterations, and improvements. The Ceramic No-Date, introduced in 2012, is but one example in the vast Submariner timeline.

Originally released in 1953, the Rolex Submariner is the most iconic dive watch, and perhaps the most iconic watch of all time. Developed and born in the mid-20th century, the Rolex Submariner embodies the golden age of watchmaking. A few decades prior, Rolex released the Oyster case – and the concept of water resistant watches – to the world. The first Submariner (Ref. 6204) took this water resistance to the next level, increasing the depth rating to 100 meters. Such depths are only explored by technical and commercial divers; the Submariner is fundamentally a purpose-built tool watch. Regardless, the model has exploded in popularity – far beyond just divers. 

Like anything in production since the 1950’s, the Rolex Submariner has gone through a lot of changes. Slowly but surely, Rolex iterated upon the Submariner, upkeeping its status as the ultimate dive watch. In 1959, the Submariner received crown guards and a size increase from 37mm to 40mm. Over the next few years (and references), Rolex tweaked the shape of these crown guards, eventually settling on the rounded design similar to what we see today. If you’re looking for a dive watch without crown guards, Tudor has you covered. In 1967, the first Submariner with a date complication was released. The Submariner Date appeals more to those looking for an everyday watch: not necessarily a dive watch. For this reason, Submariner Dates are somewhat polarizing – some people love them, some people hate them. To this day, Rolex offers Submariners both with and without a date complication. In 1979, Rolex switched to sapphire crystals for all of their Submariners, moving on from acrylic crystals found on 4-digit references. Sapphire is now standard on all modern Submariner references. Throughout the 1980’s Rolex experimented with different materials and colors, offering a two tone steel and gold Submariner (Ref. 16803), as well as 904L steel Submariner (Ref. 168000). Today, all steel Rolexes are made of the anti-corrosive 904L steel, coined by the brand as ‘Oystersteel’. In 2008, Rolex released the first Submariner with a ceramic bezel, which would eventually become Rolex’s proprietary ‘Cerachrom’ blend. This material is now the standard on modern Submariners. 

So where does the Submariner Ceramic No-Date fit in? Released at Baselworld in 2012, the Submariner Ceramic No-Date (114060) has evolved hour markers, a Cerachrom bezel, and Rolex’s diver glidelock extension system added to the deployant mechanism. This deployant clasp fits on Everest Curved End Rubber Straps, giving you the lighter weight of rubber without sacrificing diver extension functionality. Returning to the roots of the classically designed Submariner, the 114060 eliminates the date window and cyclops but adds alternative features and technological advancements. Everest’s Curved End rubber, leather, and nylon straps are tailor fit to the dimensions of the Ceramic No-Date Rolex Submariner (Ref. 114060), seamlessly hugging the case and lugs. Dress it up with leather, dress it down with rubber or nylon, or reduce the weight with either of the three – Everest has you covered. A rubber strap is a welcome addition to any dive watch, especially the most popular dive watch on Earth. If you’re looking for a strap for your Ceramic No-Date Rolex Submariner, Everest bands are your best bet.