Rolex recently unveiled a table clock version of the Submariner. Crafted from 316L stainless steel, it features a domed case. At 80mm in diameter, it's significantly larger than a wristwatch, yet maintains its proportions, accurately reproducing the Submariner's silhouette. The bezel features a black Cerachrom insert, identical to the real Submariner, and the indexes and hands are adorned with Chromalight, Rolex's patented luminescent material, which emits a blue glow. The front glass is sapphire crystal, and the magnifying Cyclops lens at 3 o'clock remains intact.
The back of the watch is designed in a semicircle, utilizing the center of gravity to freely adjust the viewing angle. While not water-resistant, the Submariner's signature refined structure and flawless finish remain intact.
The movement is the completely newly developed quartz caliber 8335. Remarkably, this movement features an analog-digital hybrid architecture with an integrated LCD display, enabling a truly timeless circular calendar. Unlike typical perpetual calendars that require manual adjustment every 100 years, this movement automatically calculates the dates until the year 2400. Pulling out the crown illuminates the LCD on the back, displaying the date, month, and year, and smoothly transitions to the date window on the front after midnight.
This marks the first time Rolex has sold a desk clock featuring such a sophisticated mechanism to the general public. This "off-catalog" item is available only at select Rolex boutiques, with an official price tag of approximately 16 million won (approximately US$14,000). While it's priced similarly to an actual Submariner wristwatch, its exquisite craftsmanship and symbolic significance make it a worthy collector's item for brand fans.
