Rolex Submariner Date 126618LB Price and Value Guide

Price by condition

“Prices” counts how many of the 40 sold prices from 40 sales behind the headline fall in each condition. 33 prices have no recorded condition and count only toward the headline range. All of these observations are sold prices. Method version fv-2.0.
Condition	Box and papers	Range	Typical	Prices
Excellent	Any	$31,500–$42,600	$37,000	7

Price history

Monthly median of recorded sold results, before any adjustment for condition or box and papers.

Show price history as a table

Month	Median	Observations
Dec 2024	$36,200	2
Mar 2025	$37,900	2
May 2025	$33,500	2
Jun 2025	$39,500	3
Nov 2025	$38,800	7
Dec 2025	$25,900	3
Jan 2026	$39,000	4
Feb 2026	$40,400	2
Apr 2026	$43,500	2
Jun 2026	$39,600	4
Aug 2026	$29,100	2

Submariner Date 126618LB price history over the years

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Forum (listed price when marked sold), quarterly, 36 posts
eBay sold (from 2024), quarterly, 50 sales

Median price per month or quarter. A point needs at least 3 records in its month or quarter; a gap in a line means too few records, and nothing is filled in. Forum prices are the price a seller listed on Reddit r/Watchexchange, RolexForums or WatchUSeek when the post was marked sold, not a confirmed sale price. Historical context only: these series do not feed the price shown above.

Show long-range history as a table

Forum (listed price when marked sold), quarterly, 36 posts
Quarter	Median	Posts
Q1 2021	$39,200	3
Q1 2023	$39,900	3
Q2 2024	$36,000	3
Q3 2025	$38,500	3
Q1 2026	$38,900	5

eBay sold (from 2024), quarterly, 50 sales
Quarter	Median	Sales
Q1 2024	$38,700	4
Q2 2024	$35,600	4
Q4 2024	$35,700	3
Q1 2025	$36,800	3
Q2 2025	$37,000	5
Q4 2025	$39,000	10
Q1 2026	$39,600	7
Q2 2026	$40,700	5
Q3 2026	$37,600	3

The Submariner Date 126618LB at a glance

Reference 126618LB is the Submariner Date in 18k yellow gold, with a 41 mm case. It has been made since 2020 and is in production.

Key facts from our catalog:

Case: 41 mm, 18k yellow gold.
Bezel: 18k yellow gold rotating bezel with blue Cerachrom insert.
Dial: blue.
Movement: calibre 3235.
Production: since 2020.

It is one of 38 references in our Submariner catalog. If you are weighing alternatives, see Submariner Date 126610LV (Oystersteel), Submariner Date 126613LB (Oystersteel and 18 ct yellow gold (yellow Rolesor)) and Submariner Date 126619LB (18k white gold).

The 126618LB in numbers:

Typical range: $29,900–$49,900.
Middle of the range: $39,900.
Most recent sale on file: October 7, 2026.
Sales behind the range: 40.

What affects the price

Condition. Here is how condition splits the sales we have (a grade with too few sales shows no range):

Unworn: not enough market data yet.
Excellent: $31,500–$42,600.
Good: not enough market data yet.
Fair: not enough market data yet.

Dial. Our record gives the dial as blue; a replaced or refinished dial is a common reason for lower offers.

Metal and wear. The 126618LB is cased in 18k yellow gold, which marks more easily than steel. Crisp edges and an unpolished case stand out to buyers.

Movement. It runs on the calibre 3235. A recent service with paperwork helps a sale; an overdue one is often priced into offers.

Bezel and insert. A cracked, faded or swapped insert is easy to spot in photos. The record for this reference reads: 18k yellow gold rotating bezel with blue Cerachrom insert.

Box and papers. A watch sold with its box and matching papers is easier to sell than one without.

Warranty card. For a current reference, the date on the warranty card tells buyers how old the watch is.

Retail reference. €47,100 (retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026).

Recent movement. Change over the past year: +6.0% over 12 months.

Tips for buyers

Confirm the reference number 126618LB and the 41 mm case against the papers.
Pay in a traceable way, and have the watch checked before any return window closes.
Compare several examples before you decide, using the price data on this page.
Check the date on the warranty card and whether any warranty period is left.
Inspect the bezel closely; it should be 18k yellow gold rotating bezel with blue Cerachrom insert.
Have a watchmaker confirm the calibre 3235 inside.

Tips for sellers

Put the box, papers, spare links and receipts together before you contact buyers.
Leave the case as it is: buyers prefer unpolished lines.
Photograph the dial, bezel, case sides and clasp in daylight.
Compare each offer with the sold results summarised above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Rolex Submariner Date 126618LB?

The 126618LB is a Submariner Date with a 41 mm case in 18k yellow gold. Bezel: 18k yellow gold rotating bezel with blue Cerachrom insert. Dial: blue. Movement: calibre 3235. It is in production.

What is a Rolex Submariner Date 126618LB worth?

Recent sold results put the 126618LB at $29,900–$49,900, from 40 market observations. A specific watch can sit higher or lower depending on its condition and set.

What did the Rolex 126618LB cost new?

Retail reference for the 126618LB: €47,100 (retail list price in France per 41watch and Monochrome Watches, January 2026). We only publish a retail figure we can confirm from a source we can cite.

How can I tell a real Rolex 126618LB from a fake?

Match the specification first: case 41 mm in 18k yellow gold; bezel 18k yellow gold rotating bezel with blue Cerachrom insert; dial blue; movement calibre 3235. Buy where returns are possible, and have a watchmaker open the watch and check that the papers name reference 126618LB.

Where can I sell a Rolex 126618LB?

You can sell a 126618LB to a dealer, consign it to an auction house or sell it privately. Whichever you choose, ask for several offers and have the papers ready.

Is the Rolex 126618LB still made?

Yes. Our catalog records the 126618LB as a current reference, in production since 2020.