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There isn't a single flat rate for a Rolex Submariner. The actual cash value of your watch comes down to a mix of its specific reference number, when it was produced, and the materials used. Naturally, a solid 18k gold model will price out differently than a standard steel version.
But beyond the metal, condition and originality are everything. A watch that still has its factory-original parts and unpolished sharp edges will always fetch a higher price than one with aftermarket mods or heavy wear. Having the original box, paperwork, and accessories included also bumps up your final offer, as does the current demand from buyers.
Because the secondary market fluctuates and every watch has its own history, pinpointing an exact number requires knowing your reference and reviewing the condition. To see what your Submariner is worth today, simply submit your watch details through the quote form above, and our team will get back to you with an offer.
| Reference | Name | Production Year | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6204 | Submariner | 1953 - 1954 | Stainless steel, 37mm, 100m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, the very first Submariner model introduced by Rolex |
| 6205 | Submariner | 1954 - 1955 | Stainless steel, 37mm, 100m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, first model to feature the iconic Mercedes hands |
| 6200 | Submariner "Big Crown" | 1954 | Stainless steel, 37mm, 200m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, features an Explorer-style 3-6-9 dial and 8mm Brevet crown |
| 6536 | Submariner | 1955 | Stainless steel, 37mm, 100m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, features a thinner case profile and a small crown |
| 6536/1 | Submariner | 1955 - 1959 | Stainless steel, 37mm, 100m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, powered by Caliber 1030 with a red depth rating on some dials |
| 6538 | Submariner "Big Crown" | 1956 - 1959 | Stainless steel, 38mm, 200m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, famous as the "James Bond" Submariner with an 8mm big crown |
| 5508 | Submariner "Small Crown" | 1958 - 1962 | Stainless steel, 38mm, 100m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, the last "Small Crown" model produced without crown guards |
| 5510 | Submariner "Big Crown" | 1958 - 1959 | Stainless steel, 38mm, 200m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, heavy case "Big Crown" model with a very limited production run |
| 5512 | Submariner | 1959 - 1979 | Stainless steel, 40mm, 200m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, the first Submariner reference to introduce protective crown guards |
| 5513 | Submariner | 1962 - 1989 | Stainless steel, 40mm, 200m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, incredibly long production run making it the quintessential vintage Submariner |
| 5514 | Submariner "COMEX" | 1970s | Stainless steel, 40mm, 200m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, specially produced for COMEX divers and the first with a helium escape valve |
| 5517 | Submariner "MilSub" | 1970s | Stainless steel, 40mm, 200m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, military-issued "MilSub" with sword hands and fixed spring bars |
| 1680 | Submariner Date | 1969 - 1979 | Stainless steel, 40mm, 200m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, the first Submariner to feature a date window and Cyclops lens |
| 1680/8 | Submariner Date | 1969 - 1979 | 18k yellow gold, 40mm, 200m water resistance, black or blue aluminum bezel, black or blue dial, the first solid 18k yellow gold Submariner model |
| 16800 | Submariner Date | 1979 - 1988 | Stainless steel, 40mm, 300m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, transitional model introducing sapphire crystal and a quickset date |
| 16808 | Submariner Date | 1979 - 1988 | 18k yellow gold, 40mm, 300m water resistance, black or blue aluminum bezel, black or blue dial, 18k gold transitional model upgrading to a sapphire crystal |
| 16803 | Submariner Date | 1984 - 1988 | Two-tone (Rolesor), 40mm, 300m water resistance, black or blue aluminum bezel, black or blue dial, the very first two-tone Submariner reference |
| 168000 | Submariner Date | 1988 - 1989 | Stainless steel, 40mm, 300m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, brief transitional model that introduced 904L stainless steel |
| 16610 | Submariner Date | 1988 - 2010 | Stainless steel, 40mm, 300m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, the modern aluminum-era classic powered by Caliber 3135 |
| 16613 | Submariner Date | 1988 - 2010 | Two-tone (Rolesor), 40mm, 300m water resistance, black or blue aluminum bezel, black or blue dial, the staple two-tone Submariner of the 1990s and 2000s |
| 16618 | Submariner Date | 1988 - 2010 | 18k yellow gold, 40mm, 300m water resistance, black or blue aluminum bezel, black or blue dial, standard solid gold Submariner of the modern aluminum era |
| 14060 | Submariner (No Date) | 1990 - 1999 | Stainless steel, 40mm, 300m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, introduced sapphire crystal and higher depth rating to the no-date line |
| 14060M | Submariner (No Date) | 1999 - 2012 | Stainless steel, 40mm, 300m water resistance, black aluminum bezel, black dial, updated the no-date line with modified Caliber 3130 |
| 16610LV | Submariner "Kermit" | 2003 - 2010 | Stainless steel, 40mm, 300m water resistance, green aluminum bezel, black dial, 50th Anniversary "Kermit" that introduced the larger Maxi dial format |
| 116619LB | Submariner Date "Smurf" | 2008 - 2020 | 18k white gold, 40mm, 300m water resistance, blue ceramic bezel, blue dial, the "Smurf" was the first Submariner to feature a Cerachrom bezel |
| 116618LB / LN | Submariner Date | 2008 - 2020 | 18k yellow gold, 40mm, 300m water resistance, blue or black ceramic bezel, blue or black dial, introduced the bulky Maxi case to the solid yellow gold line |
| 116613LB / LN | Submariner Date | 2009 - 2020 | Two-tone (Rolesor), 40mm, 300m water resistance, blue or black ceramic bezel, blue or black dial, updated the two-tone model with a scratch-resistant Cerachrom bezel |
| 116610LN | Submariner Date | 2010 - 2020 | Stainless steel, 40mm, 300m water resistance, black ceramic bezel, black dial, brought the Cerachrom bezel and Maxi case to the standard steel date model |
| 116610LV | Submariner Date "Hulk" | 2010 - 2020 | Stainless steel, 40mm, 300m water resistance, green ceramic bezel, green dial, first Rolex Submariner with green dial |
| 114060 | Submariner (No Date) | 2012 - 2020 | Stainless steel, 40mm, 300m water resistance, black ceramic bezel, black dial, upgraded the no-date Submariner with the broader Maxi case and ceramic insert |
| 124060 | Submariner (No Date) | 2020 - Present | Stainless steel, 41mm, 300m water resistance, black ceramic bezel, black dial, updated the no-date line with a larger 41mm case and slimmer lugs |
| 126610LN | Submariner Date | 2020 - Present | Stainless steel, 41mm, 300m water resistance, black ceramic bezel, black dial, standard steel date model upgraded with the 70-hour power reserve Caliber 3235 |
| 126610LV | Submariner Date "Starbucks" | 2020 - Present | Stainless steel, 41mm, 300m water resistance, green ceramic bezel, black dial, the "Starbucks" returned the green anniversary model to a black dial |
| 126613LB / LN | Submariner Date | 2020 - Present | Two-tone (Rolesor), 41mm, 300m water resistance, blue or black ceramic bezel, blue or black dial, the latest generation of the two-tone Submariner |
| 126619LB | Submariner Date "Cookie Monster" | 2020 - Present | 18k white gold, 41mm, 300m water resistance, blue ceramic bezel, black dial, the "Cookie Monster" transitioned the white gold case back to a black dial |
Selling a luxury watch shouldn't feel like a gamble. Most general marketplaces and local shops may not have the background to properly evaluate a luxury watch. Because our team focuses exclusively on luxury timepieces, we know the market inside and out. We have the horological background to properly evaluate your Submariner and offer a highly competitive price based on real market data.
We've built our process to be as safe and straightforward as possible. You get fully insured shipping, a professional inspection by our in-house watchmakers, and fast, direct payment once everything is approved. If you happen to be in the Atlanta area, you can even complete the transaction at our showroom. With over 15 years in the business and thousands of five-star reviews from satisfied clients, you can trust that you are dealing with real experts.
We buy Submariners from across the entire catalog. Whether you are looking to trade up to the newest release or you want to sell your current piece, our buyers are ready to take a look.
Our team regularly purchases modern and recently discontinued models. We are always actively looking for standard steel variants, two-tone releases, and solid precious metal configurations.
If you have a vintage Submariner, we handle those evaluations with extra care. Older references are priced based on rarity, factory originality, and overall provenance. Because untouched dials and period-correct parts make such a huge difference to collectors, our watchmakers take the time to inspect these historical details so you get an accurate, fair offer.
Your best bet is a specialized luxury watch retailer like SwissWatchExpo. Because we have expert watchmakers in-house to correctly assess your watch, we can usually offer a much stronger price than a general jeweler. Plus, you get to skip the headaches and security risks that come with selling on peer-to-peer apps or marketplaces.
Yes, you can. While having the original box and warranty card does increase the final offer, we regularly buy watches on their own. As long as our watchmakers can verify the authenticity and mechanical condition of the Submariner, we will gladly make an offer.
The Submariner holds its value incredibly well, meaning buyer demand stays strong all year long. You can sell whenever you are ready. That said, listing your watch right before the holidays or right around major brand release announcements can sometimes help you catch peak market prices.
While a thorough inspection of the watch is helpful, modern counterfeits are incredibly sophisticated. Ultimately, your absolute best defense against fakes is shopping the seller. Buying exclusively from reputable, established dealers guarantees your Submariner has already been strictly authenticated from the inside out by certified master watchmakers.
We gladly purchase watches that need standard maintenance or mechanical servicing, since our in-house horologists handle all repairs. However, we don't buy watches that have fake parts or aftermarket modifications. Replacing factory components reduces the overall value of the Submariner and makes it impossible for us to provide a certificate of authenticity.
It does, but older definitely doesn't mean cheaper. The newer ceramic models sell for a premium because of the modern tech, but vintage pieces have massive followings of their own. An older Submariner with a rare dial and all its original parts can actually bring in a lot more cash than a brand-new one.
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