When Will the Rolex Submariner Upgrade to the New 32 Series Movement?

　　At the 15 Baselworld exhibition, the premier Rolex Day-Date appeared in a brand-new guise. The new-generationRolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Datefeatures a 40 mm case diameter and launched in 8 distinct variants, all crafted in precious metal with an Oyster case, screw-down crown, 100m water resistance, quick-set instantaneous calendar and stop-seconds functionality. As the flagship model from Rolex, the new Day-Date is equipped with the brand's all-new in-house movement Cal.3255.

　　This time, Rolex has equipped the Day-Date with the brand new Cal.3255 movement, utilising 14 patented technologies and over 90% brand new components. What this Cal.3255 represents is not merely that the Day-Date is Rolex's highest-positioned collection, but furthermore the arrival of Rolex's next-generation primary Cal.32 movement family.

　　Prior to this, the primary movement used by Rolex was the 31 family introduced in 1988.

　　When the Day-Date equipped with the 32 movement was first launched, watch circles both domestically and abroad were quite lively. Everyone's questions ultimately boiled down to one, which is "Rolex SubmarinerWhen will it be fitted with the new 32 movement?". After all, the Day-Date belongs to Rolex's flagship collection, with pricing that ordinary watch enthusiasts find difficult to accept, whereas the Submariner is Rolex's best-selling entry-level classic model, with a relatively more accessible price.

　　According to Rolex's movement naming conventions, the new movement used in the Submariner should be "Cal.3235", featuring a simple three-hand and date function.

　　So, when exactly will the Rolex Submariner be fitted with the new 3235 movement? Actually, I do not know the exact time either, as this is confidential information of the Rolex Group, but we can make a bold estimate. I surmise that Rolex will update the Rolex Submariner with the new 32 movement family in 18 or 19.