Submariner

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Purchased as a milestone gift to self at 1M subscribers, worn for 3 years, considered a forever watch and investment piece that has appreciated in value.

The original literary Bond watch from Fleming's novels and Dr. No — a simple, durable, legible tool watch chosen as the best tool for the job rather than a fashion statement.

Sean Connery's Bond made the Rolex Submariner the most iconic movie watch of all time by wearing it everywhere — underwater, with short sleeves, and even with a dinner jacket — single-handedly normalizing the dive watch as versatile enough for formal wear.

Worn by Sean Connery as James Bond; probably the most iconic movie watch of all time, worn everywhere including with a dinner jacket, normalizing the dive-watch-with-formalwear look. Feels authentic and low-key.

Bought used for $7,500 in 2018 to mark hitting a million subscribers; he calls it the safest first luxury watch and a piece he'll never sell, citing immense sentimental value and that it has likely appreciated since.

Cited as the example of the ideal 40mm 'sweet spot' size that works on virtually every wrist without looking too big or small.

Recommended as a luxury watch option for men starting their luxury watch collection.

A tough, reliable watch essential for survival with excellent visibility, water resistance, and durability that will last a lifetime.

Iconic Rolex watch; blue face and dial version particularly stunning and aspirational for the reviewer.

Damien Broderick selected this watch as part of his 'What Would Ralph Wear' outfit styling for Sunday.

Anthony owns one but dislikes that too many people he hates wear Submariners, making him want alternatives.

Chris mentions the Submariner as an iconic but overly popular Rolex model that he deliberately avoids for his personal collection.

A pure Submariner in black on oyster bracelet that serves as the reviewer's second favorite Rolex. At 40mm, it offers iconic status from Bond films while remaining practical in size for all wearers, though slightly overshadowed by the Datejust.

Ash's son has claimed this watch as his own when they travel. Ash likes it but finds it a bit chunky and it doesn't fit easily under shirt cuffs.

Arguably the first dedicated modern dive watch that established the design language for all subsequent dive watches, adopted by professional pioneers like Cousteau and military units, and became the single most influential watch design in history.