Are Rolex submarines worth it?
Objectively speaking, there’s no reason to buy a Rolex Submariner at almost double its list price – that’s where the current market price for this diving watch is in 2022. Today, you can find a handful of diving watches that are not only more affordable but also better quality.
Can you get a Rolex without the date?
In September 2020, Rolex introduced a new Submariner “No Date” in stainless steel. This model’s case is 1 mm larger than previous editions’ and contains the in-house caliber 3230 with a 70-hour power reserve.
Who wears Submariner no date?
Sean Connery
In the very Bond first film, Dr. No, Sean Connery wears the “No Date” Ref. 6538 Submariner. The same model stays on his wrist in From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, and Thunderball.
Why do collectors prefer the Rolex Submariner no date over the Rolex Submariner Date?
Collectors do seem to gravitate to the no date version of the Rolex Submariner. An advantage of having either version of the Rolex Submariner, is that it holds its value very well. The Rolex Submariner with date window ref. 126610LN is priced new at $9,150, while the Rolex Submariner ref.
Will the no date Submariner be discontinued?
The Non-Date submariner in 40mm has now been discontinued and replaced with a 41mm, this discontinued model is already future classic and one of the last ones produced!
How much should you pay for a Submariner?
The most modern iterations of the steel-cased Rolex Submariner are the references 116610 and the less expensive 114060 (no date model). Their retail price is $8,550 and $7,500 respectively.
Why is there a shortage of Rolex Submariners?
Ganjei emphasizes the pandemic’s effect on Rolex availability: “The supercharged Rolex market of the past few years was the result of something of a perfect storm of factors. Covid forced manufacturers to halt production for a time which led to supply issues and a general shortage of new watches.”
Which Rolex Submariner no-date should you buy?
Here’s a quick comparison between the current Submariner Date ref. 116610LN and the Submariner (no-date) ref. 114060. In short, if you’re looking for a modern version of the original Rolex Submariner tool watch, the Submariner no-date is the way to go.
What is the difference between the Rolex Submariner 114060 and 116610?
The ref 116610 is technically known as the Submariner Date, but since it is the more popular of the two models, frequently it is just called the Submariner, while the ref. 114060 is referred to as the Submariner “No Date” (which, like I said, is not an official name). Why does Rolex offer two versions?
What is the Rolex Submariner Date ref 1680?
By the late-1960s, Rolex added a date complication to the watch and introduced the Submariner Date ref. 1680 to sit alongside the time-only Submariner models.
Why does the Rolex Submariner Date have a Cyclops lens?
To accompany the then-new date window at 3 o’clock, Rolex also furnished the crystal of the ref. 1680 with the iconic Cyclops lens to magnify the date for easier reading. Ever since then, the Submariner Date has always had a Cyclops lens on its crystal.