Rolex Submariner

The Submariner is the diver's watch from Rolex and one of the best-known watches of all. Built since 1953, it is now water-resistant to 300 metres and has a unidirectional rotating bezel with a ceramic insert. At HORANDO you will find the Submariner with and without date, in Oystersteel, Rolesor and gold. New watches are unworn, come with box, papers and the international Rolex warranty and are shipped fully insured. The delivery time is shown on every watch.

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Rolex Submariner prices at a glance

As of October 2026. Prices in euros.

Model line from Median to Models
Submariner Date€14,390€19,490€46,9007
Rolex Submariner total€12,790€19,490€49,0009

The figures come from our own range and are recalculated every month.

History of the Submariner

Rolex introduced the Submariner in 1953, water-resistant to 100 metres at the time. It was one of the first wristwatches built specifically for divers, with a rotating bezel for reading the dive time and highly legible luminous hour markers. Over the decades its water resistance rose to 300 metres, and in 1969 the Submariner Date became the first version with a date display. Early references such as the 5508 are sought-after vintage watches today.

Submariner Date and Submariner No Date

The Submariner Date has a date window at 3 o'clock with a Cyclops lens, and its best-known reference is the 126610LN with black dial and black bezel. The Submariner No Date, reference 124060, does without the date and therefore looks especially symmetrical and clean. Many collectors see it as the original form of the Submariner.

The 2020 generation

Since 2020 the Submariner measures 41 instead of 40 mm, and the lugs have become slimmer. Inside work the in-house calibres 3230 without date and 3235 with date, both with the Chronergy escapement and around 70 hours of power reserve. Rolex certifies them as Superlative Chronometers with a rate deviation of no more than two seconds per day once cased.

Bezel, colours and materials

The bezel has an insert of Cerachrom, a scratch-resistant ceramic whose colour does not fade even after years. Besides black there is the green bezel of the 126610LV, which collectors call the Rolex Starbucks, and blue versions such as the 126613LB in Rolesor, often called the Bluesy. You will find further models under Submariner Blue and Submariner Gold, for example the 126618LB in yellow gold or the 126619LB in white gold. The Oyster bracelet can be finely adjusted without tools using the Glidelock extension.

Submariner or Sea-Dweller

The Submariner is the more versatile watch. It is slimmer, easy to wear at 41 mm and, at 300 metres, sufficient for almost any dive. If you want more depth and a helium escape valve for saturation diving, take a look at the Rolex Sea-Dweller, which is water-resistant to 1,220 metres.

Buy a Rolex Submariner at HORANDO

New Submariner watches at HORANDO are unworn and come with box, papers and the international Rolex warranty. Before shipping we check every watch once more and compare the reference and serial number, and shipping is fully insured. The delivery time is shown on every watch, and after payment you can collect your watch from our showroom in Bamberg if you wish. Instalment payments are available via PayPal up to €5,000 and via Klarna up to €10,000.

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Frequently asked questions about Rolex Submariner

How much does a Rolex Submariner cost?

The current price range can be found in the price overview on this page.

Submariner or Submariner Date: What's the difference?

The Submariner without date is the purist version with a symmetrical dial. The Submariner Date shows the date at 3 o'clock under the cyclops magnifier. Both have a diameter of 41 mm, are water-resistant to 300 meters and carry the caliber 3230 or 3235.

Are the Rolex Submariners at HORANDO new and original?

Yes. Every new Rolex at HORANDO is new and unworn and comes with box, papers and the international Rolex guarantee. The warranty runs for five years from the date on the warranty card. Before shipping, we look at each watch again and compare the reference and serial number.

Are there alternatives to the Submariner?

Within the brand, the Sea-Dweller is the larger, even more waterproof sister. We explain the differences in Sea Dweller or Submariner. We offer watches from other brands in the same style Rolex Submariner alternative before.

Can I pay for a Rolex Submariner in installments?

Yes. Payment in installments of up to 5,000 euros is possible via PayPal, and up to 10,000 euros via Klarna. For higher amounts we would be happy to advise you personally. Purchasing on account is not possible.

Do I have to wait for a Submariner?

There are often long waiting lists for the Submariner at concessionaires. At HORANDO you can see the current delivery time on every watch; many models are ready for immediate delivery. You can read more about this in our article on Rolex waiting list.