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In our Reference Points: Understanding The Rolex Submariner, a whole section is dedicated to "The Genesis Of The Submariner." link This idea link of link the Submariner, Explorer, and Turn-O-Graph hitting the market as a trio in May of 1954 was always a part of the "accepted" story. This is not to criticize or debunk a previous Hodinkee article, but more to show what we once thought was correct in the watch community.
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The watch takes its name from the Brazilian-born Paris-based aristocrat and aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont. Dumont's early aviation pursuits inspired Louis Cartier to make for him a purpose-built wristwatch for flying. The Santos-Dumont watch was officially made available to the public in link 1911. Needless to say the Santos became a classic link its squared shape and screwed-down bezel are indelible design codes link that are reflected in the new Santos-Dumont XL.
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