Rolex Submariner
Diving had become revolutionised in the 1950’s by Jacques Cousteau’s invention, the aqua-lung, which made diving easier and more accessible. He was also commissioned by Rolex to help test their new diver’s watch, the Submariner, which went on to become one of the most successful diver’s watches in history.
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