Or would you rather premier function over symmetry?Share with us your thoughts below! As we showed you in our series of articles, although the evolutions are certainly important, the base concept of the Submariner remained the same and the design codes were always respected.An early Submariner and a late generation model share multiple common traits, which went a long way in reinforcing the popularity of this watch. The following year, in 1954, the first Rolex Submariner was announced to the world: the reference 6204, debuting at the The Submariner became a huge success as it was a practical tool watch that made for a perfect all-rounder for any occasion.