Rolex submariner

Hello,
I’ve been quite fond of mechanical watches for a long time.
Rather than focusing on buying and collecting them, I’ve always been more interested in how they are made and how they work, so I’ve often researched and learned about them.

In Korea, this model is particularly popular, and it’s also my favorite among Rolex models. Depending on the production year, the materials differ, but I based my work on a relatively recent model.
Unfortunately, since the actual product is very expensive, I had to rely almost entirely on photos for reference. There are still a few components that I need to complete, as well as some textures to create, so the work is not fully finished yet.

I completed a significant portion of the model last year and shared it with a Korean community.
This time, I used Blender’s new thin-film feature to implement anti-reflective coating on the glass, and the new metallic shader to render the metal materials.

I would greatly appreciate any feedback you can provide, and I will carefully review and take it into consideration.
Please note that I used AI translation for this, so some sentences might feel awkward. I hope you understand.

Thank you!


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This looks really good! The attention to detail matches that of Rolex themselves. Is there any way of getting the .blend file?
Excellent project.

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Oh, wow! Thank you. Actually, in the field of watches, it’s hard to determine the modeling quality unless you’re a watch enthusiast, so your comment is both greatly appreciated and quite fascinating.

I’m quite a watch enthusiast myself, to the point where I can relatively easily distinguish between a fake Rolex from China and a genuine one, which is why there are still many aspects of my model that I’m not satisfied with. For instance, the laser engraving inside the watch is something I made temporarily, and it’s very different from the real thing. I tried to replicate it if I could find an accurate image, but I haven’t been able to get one yet.

This model is not for sale. :joy:
Have a great day!

Thanks for your reply, Narz.
My Dad sold his watch a while ago and I thought that it would be nice to give him a momento model.


Anyway, congratulations on a great project and I hope you find the reference images you need.
Cheers.

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That watch is also a very impressive model.
One of its key features is the exceptionally thick case and glass, due to its high water resistance.

I kindly ask for your continued interest and support with such a fond perspective.
Thank you!

I featured you on BlenderNation, have a great weekend!

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@bartv WOW. I appreciate it
It makes me happy. :heart_eyes:

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