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Explore production years, reference numbers, spec changes, and identification clues across decades of watchmaking history — all visualized on a single, searchable map.

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Rolex Submariner No Date1953 — Present
Core
Transitional
Military
195319601970198019902000201020202025
Ref. 6204
Ref. 6205
Ref. 6200
Ref. 6536
Ref. 6538
Ref. 5512
Ref. 5513
Ref. 14060
Ref. 14060M
Ref. 114060
Ref. 124060

Everything you need to identify any watch

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Interactive Timelines

See every reference number laid out on a Gantt-style timeline. Instantly understand production overlaps, transitions, and lineage.

Identification Clues

Confidence-ranked tells for every variant — dial markers, case details, lume types, movement calibers, and more.

Spec Comparisons

Compare case sizes, movements, water resistance, bezel materials, and bracelets across references side by side.

Lume Era Overlays

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Reference Images

High-resolution photos of dials, cases, and movements for every variant — so you know exactly what to look for.

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2

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Scroll through decades of references on an interactive Gantt chart. Click any bar to dive into specs and variants.

3

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Use ranked identification clues, images, and spec comparisons to confirm exactly what you're looking at.

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