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She was then shipped by rail on 12 August 1863 to Charleston. Hunley, nearly 40 ft (12 m) long, was built at Mobile, Alabama, and launched in July 1863.

She was named for her inventor, Horace Lawson Hunley, shortly after she was taken into government service under the control of the Confederate States Army at Charleston, South Carolina. Twenty-one crewmen died in the three sinkings of Hunley during her short career. She was the first combat submarine to sink a warship ( USS Housatonic), although Hunley was not completely submerged and, following her attack, was lost along with her crew before she could return to base. Hunley demonstrated the advantages and dangers of undersea warfare. Hunley, or CSS Hunley, was a submarine of the Confederate States of America that played a small part in the American Civil War. For those after an all-gold Rolex, a yellow gold Submariner is fantastic option that takes a classic, timeless design and elevates it to the highest levels of luxury.32☄4′0″N 79☄6′0″W / 32.73333°N 79.76667°W / 32.73333 -79.76667 While it is certainly seen more frequently on the red carpet then below the ocean surface, a yellow gold Rolex Submariner is a highly capable dive watch capable of withstanding even the most demanding aquatic conditions. As a symbol of their widespread, international success, some celebrities, such as Mark Wahlberg, George Benson, and Sylvester Stallone have chosen a yellow gold Submariner for its ultra-premium look and feel. The Rolex Submariner has become a mainstay in many celebrity wardrobes.

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See a list of our full selection by browsing our used Rolex Submariner watches for sale. With that in mind, yellow gold Rolex Submariners are just as robust and water resistant as their stainless steel counterparts, despite being a premium, luxury good rather than just a high-end tool watch. Since the entire watch and bracelet are craft entirely from solid, 18-karat gold, a yellow gold Submariner is a two-fold investment however it is significantly more expensive then versions in stainless steel or Rolesor (two-tone). As a result, there are quite a lot of Submariners in existence however opting for an all yellow gold Submariner is an excellent way of setting yourself apart while still purchasing this legendary dive watch. Additionally, the Submariner line is offered exclusively on an Oyster bracelet, with no President or Jubilee options available.Īs the brands most iconic and best-selling line of watches, the Submariner is a popular choice among first time buyers and season collectors alike. Yellow Gold Sub Pricesįor those that desire a gold Rolex, but who wish their watch to have a little more wrist presence than a 36mm Datejust or Day-Date, a yellow gold Submariner is a fantastic option, coming in at 40mm in diameter, and representing a premium offering among the Submariner lineup.Įvery yellow gold Submariner is powered by a caliber 3135 movement (no non-date version exists) however buyers have their choice of either blue (reference 116618LB) or black (reference 116618LN) dials and bezel inserts.

If you are in the market for a used watch be sure to browse our full section of Certified Pre-Owned Rolex Submariner watches for sale. While the contemporary Submariner stays true to its tool-watch roots, solid 18-karat gold options exist for those that want their Submariner to be a true statement timepiece. When it was first released in 1954, the Rolex Submariner was manufactured in exclusively stainless steel, however it is now produced in a variety of different colors and metal options. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner in Yellow Gold