Rolex Submariner — $3,200 – $42,550

Buying a Rolex Submariner

The Submariner spans 40mm (references through 2020, including 16610 and 16613) and 41mm (current 126610 series). Steel date models are the entry point; steel-and-yellow-gold two-tones like the 16803 and 16613 add warmth with a meaningful premium, while white-gold references command the highest prices. Ceramic-bezel references (116610 onward) resist fading far better than aluminum-insert predecessors. Box, papers, and bracelet condition are critical — stretch on older Oyster bracelets is common and replacement adds cost. Dial originality matters most on vintage references, where tropical or ghost dials can dramatically elevate value beyond standard market pricing.

Generations & references

Early references — 5512, 5513 — defined the first three decades. The 16610 era spanned 1989–2010. The 116610 brought Cerachrom ceramic bezels in 2010; the 126610 moved to 41mm with Calibre 3235 in 2020.

References in stock: 16613, 126610lv-0002, 116610LV, 126619LB, 116613LB, 126613LB, 116613LN, 16610, 126610, 16613T, 16803, 16800.

Pricing

At $9,749–$42,550, steel references sit near or below retail depending on age; two-tone and white-gold models account for the upper range. Current live range: $3,200 – $42,550. Prices shown are wire; card adds 3.5%.

Model names, references and specifications are referenced from the official Rolex Newsroom (www.rolex.com). Trademarks and product imagery rights remain with the manufacturer; product photography shown is of our own inventory.