Rolex Submariner references compared
Our catalog lists 38 Rolex Submariner references, with and without a date. We publish a pre-owned range for 29 of them, with midpoints from $8,550 for the Submariner Date 168000 to $41,700 for the Submariner Date 126618LN. Sort the table by years to see each generation, or by range to compare prices.
What each one sells for: Rolex Submariner price guide · How prices moved: Rolex Submariner price history
Top picks
Submariner Date “Bluesy” 126613LB41 mm · Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold (yellow Rolesor)
Typical pre-owned range $13,100–$21,900
How we pick: Up to one current or recent reference per case size, the ones with a published range and the most sold prices first.
All 38 references
| Submariner Date 126610LN | 2020–present | 41 mm | Oystersteel | $10,800–$17,900 | 1017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submariner Date “Starbucks” 126610LV | 2020–present | 41 mm | Oystersteel | $11,100–$18,400 | 751 |
| Submariner 124060 | 2020–present | 41 mm | Oystersteel (stainless steel) | $9,600–$16,000 | 661 |
| Submariner Date “Bluesy” 126613LB | 2020–present | 41 mm | Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold (yellow Rolesor) | $13,100–$21,900 | 366 |
 Submariner Date 126613LN | 2020–present | 41 mm | Yellow Rolesor (steel and yellow gold) | $11,500–$19,100 | 150 |
 Submariner Date 126618LB | 2020–present | 41 mm | 18k yellow gold | $29,900–$49,900 | 40 |
 Submariner Date 126618LN | 2020–present | 41 mm | 18k yellow gold | $27,100–$56,300 | 10 |
 Submariner Date 126619LB | 2020–2026 | 41 mm | 18k white gold | $27,100–$45,100 | 58 |
 Submariner Date 16610 | 1988–2010 | 40 mm | stainless steel | $6,850–$11,400 | 1112 |
 Submariner Date 16613 | Not recorded | 40 mm | Yellow Rolesor (stainless steel and 18k yellow gold) | $7,700–$12,800 | 743 |
 Submariner Date 116610LN | 2010–2020 | 40 mm | Stainless steel | $8,650–$14,400 | 564 |
 Submariner Date “Hulk” 116610LV | 2010–2020 | 40 mm | stainless steel | $14,300–$23,800 | 389 |
 Submariner Date 116613LB | Not recorded | 40 mm | Yellow Rolesor (stainless steel and 18k yellow gold) | $10,800–$18,000 | 339 |
 Submariner 114060 | 2012–2020 | 40 mm | Stainless steel | $8,000–$13,300 | 330 |
 Submariner 14060 | Not recorded | 40 mm | Stainless steel | $6,850–$11,400 | 313 |
 Submariner 5513 | Not recorded | 40 mm | Stainless steel | $6,850–$14,200 | 282 |
 Submariner 14060M | Not recorded | 40 mm | Stainless steel | $6,850–$11,400 | 235 |
 Submariner Date 16800 | Not recorded | 40 mm | Stainless steel | $6,500–$10,900 | 185 |
 Submariner Date 116613LN | Not recorded | 40 mm | Yellow Rolesor (stainless steel and 18k yellow gold) | $10,300–$17,100 | 144 |
 Submariner Date “Kermit” 16610LV | 2003–2010 | 40 mm | 904L stainless steel (Oystersteel) | $10,200–$17,000 | 131 |
 Submariner Date 16803 | Not recorded | 40 mm | Yellow Rolesor (stainless steel and yellow gold) | $7,050–$11,800 | 117 |
 Submariner 5512 | Not recorded | 40 mm | Not recorded | $7,750–$16,100 | 63 |
 Submariner Date 16618 | Not recorded | 40 mm | 18k yellow gold | $20,000–$33,400 | 58 |
 Submariner Date 168000 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | $6,400–$10,700 | 57 |
 Submariner Date 16808 | Not recorded | Not recorded | 18k yellow gold | $16,300–$33,900 | 25 |
 Submariner Date 116619LB | 2008–2020 | 40 mm | White gold | $23,800–$49,400 | 24 |
 Submariner Date 116618LN | 2008–2020 | 40 mm | 18k yellow gold | $23,600–$39,300 | 20 |
 Submariner Date 116618LB | 2008–2020 | 40 mm | 18k yellow gold | $25,800–$43,000 | 18 |
 Submariner 6536 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | $14,900–$31,300 | 16 |
 Submariner Date 1680 | Not recorded | 40 mm | Stainless steel | Not enough data yet | 180 |
 Submariner 5508 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not enough data yet | 22 |
| Submariner 6204 | Not recorded | 37 mm | Not recorded | Not enough data yet | 4 |
| Submariner 6205 | Not recorded | 37 mm | Not recorded | Not enough data yet | 2 |
| Submariner 5510 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not enough data yet | 2 |
| Submariner 5514 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not enough data yet | 1 |
 Submariner 6200 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not enough data yet | 1 |
 Submariner 6538 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not enough data yet | 1 |
| Submariner 5517 | 1972–1978 | Not recorded | Not recorded | Not enough data yet | None yet |
Every Submariner reference in our catalog.
Which one should I buy?
By case size
- 37 mm: 2 references, no published range yet.
- 40 mm: 19 references, lowest published range $6,500–$10,900 (Submariner Date 16800).
- 41 mm: 8 references, lowest published range $9,600–$16,000 (Submariner 124060).
By case metal
- Steel: 13 references, for example Submariner Date 16610, Submariner Date 126610LN, Submariner Date “Starbucks” 126610LV.
- Gold: 8 references, for example Submariner Date 126619LB, Submariner Date 16618, Submariner Date 126618LB.
- Steel and gold: 6 references, for example Submariner Date 16613, Submariner Date “Bluesy” 126613LB, Submariner Date 116613LB.
New or discontinued
- In production: 7 references, for example Submariner Date 126610LN, Submariner Date “Starbucks” 126610LV, Submariner 124060.
- Discontinued: 31 references, only available pre-owned, for example Submariner Date 16610, Submariner Date 16613, Submariner Date 116610LN.
Most sold prices on file
- Submariner Date 16610: 1112 sold prices
- Submariner Date 126610LN: 1017 sold prices
- Submariner Date “Starbucks” 126610LV: 751 sold prices
- Submariner Date 16613: 743 sold prices
- Submariner 124060: 661 sold prices
Date or no date
The Submariner comes without a date, such as the 124060, or as the Submariner Date, such as the 126610LN. Both appear in the table; the reference column names the model, and the reference page explains how that generation differs from the one before.
Green, blue and black bezels
Several Submariner references carry nicknames for their colours, among them the Hulk, the Kermit, the Starbucks and the Bluesy. A nickname can move the price of a reference, so compare the published range of each one rather than assuming. Our nicknames page matches every name to its reference.
Generations
Sort by years to see the generations in order. Older references are only sold pre-owned, and their sold prices on file are the guide; for references from before 1990, see our vintage Rolex page.
Before you buy
- Match the reference and serial on the papers to the watch.
- Confirm the bezel insert, dial and bracelet against the reference page; parts are sometimes swapped.
- Compare the asking price with the individual sold prices on the reference page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Rolex Submariner?
We publish a pre-owned range for 29 of the 38 Submariner references here. Their midpoints run from $8,550 for the Submariner Date 168000 to $41,700 for the Submariner Date 126618LN. Date or no date, metal and bezel colour explain most of the difference.
What is a good price for a used Rolex Submariner?
Start from the range on the page of the exact reference, then adjust for condition, box and papers, and service history. The individual sold prices listed on that page show what comparable watches went for.
How much does a new Submariner cost?
Where we can cite the brand's published price, the reference page and our Rolex cost page show retail with the date it applied.
What are the different Submariner models?
The two main lines are the Submariner without a date and the Submariner Date, each made over several generations and in steel, steel and gold, or gold. The table lists every reference in our catalog; the reference column names the model of each one.
Why do some Submariner references show no price?
We only publish a pre-owned range when enough recent, sourced sale results back it. A reference without one shows how many sold prices are on file so far, and its range appears once there are enough.
How do I sell a Rolex Submariner?
Find the reference number on the papers, note the bezel and dial colour, gather the box and any service records, and compare more than one offer. Our sell form takes four short steps, and we review every request.
Where to buy
- Dealers. Choose one that offers a return period and puts the reference, serial and condition in writing.
- Auction houses. Results are public after the sale, and a buyer's premium is added to the hammer price.
- Private sellers. Meet somewhere safe, check the papers against the watch, and pay in a traceable way.
Wherever you buy, have a watchmaker confirm the movement and serial before any return period ends. Each reference page above shows the recent sold prices we have on file, so you can compare an asking price with what the same reference has sold for.
Selling or valuing one?
Don't know the reference? Start with the model family
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