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Rolex Submariner 6205 · The Index

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Rolex
Submariner
6205

Submariner 6205

19542 variants

Slightly thicker case than the 6204 and a crown enlarged from 5.3 to 6 mm; water resistance unchanged.

Variants over time

Explore by production yearAll recorded years

19501954

19501955

Faded ends mark approximate or unknown dates. Years are as stated by the cited sources.

Variants

Clean Dial, Pencil Hands1954
No model name on the dial. The last Submariner without Mercedes hands; the clean dial is unique to this reference.
Clean dialClosed chapter ring

Reference specifications

Brand: Rolex
Model: Submariner
Reference: 6205
Category: Diver
Production: 1954
Case material: Stainless steel
Crown: 6 mm
Crown guards: None

More specifications (4)

Water resistance: 100 m
Date: No
Crystal: Acrylic
Calibers: A260

Specs shared by all variants. Variant pages show where a variant differs.

Read more

The History of the Rolex Small & Big Crown James Bond SubmarinerRead more at Rolex Passion Report (opens in a new tab)
Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex SubmarinerRead more at HODINKEE (opens in a new tab)

Signature, Mercedes Hands1954

“Submariner” returns at six o’clock with the first Mercedes hands. The hands are notably long; short hands indicate later service parts.

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