The Rolex Submariner was the original Rolex dive watch – their flagship underwater timepiece since 1953. For those wanting to go to extreme depths (3,900 metres) – they have the Rolex Sea-Dweller – a record breaking Deepsea legend. Rolex dive watches are often copied but never bettered.
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Rolex Submariner – introduced in 1953
The original Rolex divers watch was the Submariner, first appearing in 1953, interestingly the same year as the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Several decades of improvements through engineering innovation have further refined this must have Swiss timepiece to perfection. Newer models (since 2008) have been certified to 300m (1220ft) water resistancy. To look great for years they also feature Rolex’s patented Cerachrom bezels – an incredibly tough ceramic substance that should outlast and outshine more traditional materials.
The watch above is a fine example of a pre-owned Submariner sold recently by our partners at Kensington Gate Watches.
Some examples discovered recently on eBay
All the watches shown below have been sold this year on eBay. We’ve found very nice, full set examples of Rolex watches like Sea-Dweller 116660 (first watch – sold by Kensington Gate Watches) the Rolex Kermit (full set – private seller) and the Rolex 114060 Submariner No Date (another Kensington Gate Rolex). It might not be the first place that springs to mind when looking to buy, or sell, a used Rolex Submariner – but it’s definitely worth checking now.
Many timepieces selling for over £1,500 (or $1,500) in the UK (USA) are covered by the eBay Certificate of Authenticity. Keep an eye out for the BLUE TICK on the listing. If it’s got the BLUE TICK – you know it’s a 100% genuine Rolex – independently certified.
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The famous trio – Kermit, Hulk and Smurf
The Submariner range features three distinct styles given nicknames by Rolex fans. You won’t find Rolex official referring to these models with this nomenclature. However, like the Seiko Pepsi, these watches are more commonly known by their nicknames
- HULK – the Rolex Hulk is – you guessed it – the ALL GREEN version. Officially it’s known as the Rolex Submariner 116610LV
- SMURF – the Rolex Smurf is unsurprisingly BLUE. There are two versions with a blue bezel. The original Submariner Smurf 116619LB has a blue dial and blue bezel. The more recent model is the 126619LB with a black dial and blue bezel
- KERMIT – the Rolex Kermit is a very frog like GREEN with a black dial. Officially the Rolex Submariner 16610LV and the newer 126610LV with a darker green bezel, sometimes referred to as the Rolex Starbucks.
New Models of Submariner
In 2020 Rolex released a new Submariner range using model codes 1266nn(xx). Naturally, demand for these new models is high and prices for new full set versions can be more than double the official Rolex price. One of those on the “most wanted” lists of many watch collectors is the 126610LV (Submariner Kermit). Featuring an Oystersteel case, black dial and a distinctly deeper green dive bezel. Accordingly, this new green model has already inherited the nickname of the NEW Rolex Kermit.
New & Used Rolex Submariner (#1-6)
A selection of new & used Rolex Submariner listed for sale today. This list includes ALL models and variants. Please scroll down for a filtered look at popular models like the Smurf, Hulk and Kermit.
Please note – these listings come from a variety of sellers. Some watches may NOT be covered by a Guarantee of Authenticity. For 100% confidence and investment security please consider purchasing a Rolex watch covered under the eBay Authenticity Guarantee ✅. All watches sold there are independently tested and certified before dispatch to the buyer at ZERO COST to the customer. Your genuine Rolex watch is delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity independently verified.
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🇬🇧 delivery : A Unworn Dec 2022 Rolex Submariner Date 126610LN, Box & Papers, fully stickered. This watch is available now for £12,380.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags. This watc…
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🇬🇧 delivery : A Rolex Submariner Date “Hulk” Automatic 40mm Steel Mens Watch 116610LV. This watch is available now for £16,793.98. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being…
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🇬🇧 delivery : A Rolex 126610LV Submariner 2021 Starbucks / Kermit With Box & Papers. This watch is available now for £14,000.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being sold by …
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🇺🇸 delivery : A Rolex Watch Submariner Date “Kermit” 126610LV SST/Green Cerachrome Bezel Insert. This watch is available now for US$18,660.82. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags…
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🇺🇸 delivery : A New Rolex Submariner Date Stainless Steel 126619LB Watch – Black. This watch is available now for US$42,472.50. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags. This watch is being…
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🇺🇸 delivery : A Rolex J38494: Submariner “No Date”, Watch Ref. 124060, Unworn 2023 Full Set. This watch is available now for US$13,500.00. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This w…
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Power Reserve of 70 hours – Calibre 3230
These new models feature the Rolex Calibre 3230 self-winding mechanical movement (calibre 3235 in the Submariner DATE models). It can be hand wound if left unworn for several days. Following a full wind the calibre 3230 movement should provide accurate (within +/- 2 sec/day) timekeeping for up to 70 hours. Keep it on your wrist and it will run and run – wound by the perpetual rotor. Like all Rolex Oyster models the Submariner has passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests.
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Chromalight Display – illuminating the depths
When the sun goes down, or diving under the waves, you can rely on the dial’s Chromalight display. Another Rolex original innovation providing impressive visibility at depth and in the dark. Simple shapes are used for the our markers – triangles, circles and rectangles. To enable instant reading the broad hour and minute hands eprovide reliable reading – essential when diving underwater.
What to pay for a Submariner
Expect to pay anything from £5,000 to £30,000 for used Rolex Submariner watches. The massive difference in price can be appointed to several factors including:
- Provenance – the better the proof of authenticity / original ownership to more expensive the watch will be
- Model variety – the Submariner is available with several case materials. The cheapest being Rolex Oystelsteel – then Oystersteel and Yellow Gold and finally White Gold
- Popularity – there is huge interest at the moment in the Rolex Smurf (blue bezel), the Rolex Hulk (all green) and the Rolex Kermit (green & black). Prices of these models reflect their popularity especially the HULK which has NOT been reproduced in the new line up.
- Rarity – some models are much rarer than others. We have seen models from the 1970’s sell for over £25,000. Standard steel cased models but the harder to find NO DATE version, complete with box, papers and original jeweller’s receipt.
- Do your research – this is a major investment. Research the specific model on websites such as Chrono24.co.uk and Watchfinder.com. Narrow it down to a specific model number and year eg – “Submariner 116610LN Black”
More pre-owned Submariner (#7-12)
Another small selection of new & used Rolex Submariner discovered recently on eBay. Look out for the Certified Authentic shield, or, better still, click the link at the end of these listings to browse ONLY the Rolex watches that come with an Authenticity Guarantee.
🇬🇧 delivery : A Rolex Submariner Black Watch – 114060 – NO DATE – Full Set 2019, Unworn.. This watch is available now for £12,000.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags. T…
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🇺🇸 delivery : A Rolex Watch Submariner Date “Hulk” 116610LV SST/Green Cerachrome Bezel Insert. This watch is available now for US$22,617.54. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This…
Read More🇺🇸 delivery : A Rolex Watch Submariner Date “Kermit” 126610LV SST/Green Cerachrome Bezel Insert. This watch is available now for US$18,246.02. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags…
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🇺🇸 delivery : A ROLEX MEN’S SUBMARINER DATE 116619LB K18WG WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC #CS005. This watch is available now for US$46,089.54. The seller is located in JP. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This watch is bei…
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🇺🇸 delivery : A Rolex Watch Submariner Date 116610LN Stainless Steel. This watch is available now for US$11,298.12. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This watch is being sold by a seller with…
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🇬🇧 delivery : A Rolex Submariner Steel and Gold – 116613LB – Blue – 2015 – B&P Bluesy. This watch is available now for £11,695.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. Th…
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We’ve filtered some of the most popular used Rolex models below. Continue scrolling down the page for the latest Submariner Smurf, Hulk and Kermit >>> thank you.
Rolex Smurf 116619LB / 126619LB
The Rolex Submariner 116619LB & 126619LB – also known as the Rolex SMURF. A stunning diver’s watch with BLUE bezel. LB stands for “Lunette Bleu” which literally means blue bezel. The Rolex ref 116619LB is the true ALL BLUE Smurf. The newer Rolex ref 126619LB features a BLUE bezel and contrasting BLACK dial.
New & pre-owned Rolex Smurf for sale
Below is a small selection of Rolex Smurf listed for sale today.
🇺🇸 delivery : A New Rolex Submariner Date Stainless Steel 126619LB Watch – Black. This watch is available now for US$42,472.50. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags. This watch is being sold…
Read More🇺🇸 delivery : A ROLEX MEN’S SUBMARINER DATE 116619LB K18WG WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC #CS005. This watch is available now for US$46,089.54. The seller is located in JP. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This watch is being so…
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🇬🇧 delivery : A Rolex Submariner Date White Gold 126619LB Blueberry 2021 Full Set UK. This watch is available now for £30,750.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being sold by a seller …
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🇺🇸 delivery : A Rolex Submariner Date White Gold Blue Bezel Watch 126619LB. This watch is available now for US$48,394.50. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This watch is being sold by a seller wit…
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Rolex Kermit 16610LV / 126610LV
The Rolex Submariner Kermit watch incorporating two models reference 16610LV and 126610LV. A highly collectible Rolex diver’s watch with a distinctive green bezel and contrasting black dial. LV stands for “Lunette Verte” which literally means green bezel. The newer 126610LV with it’s darker green bezel is sometimes referred to as the Rolex Starbucks as shown below.
New & pre-owned Rolex Kermit for sale
Below is a selection of new & used Rolex Kermit listed for sale today.
🇬🇧 delivery : A Rolex 126610LV Submariner 2021 Starbucks / Kermit With Box & Papers. This watch is available now for £14,000.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being sold by …
Read More🇺🇸 delivery : A Rolex Watch Submariner Date “Kermit” 126610LV SST/Green Cerachrome Bezel Insert. This watch is available now for US$18,660.82. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags…
Read More🇺🇸 delivery : A Rolex Watch Submariner Date “Kermit” 126610LV SST/Green Cerachrome Bezel Insert. This watch is available now for US$18,246.02. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags…
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🇬🇧 delivery : A Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV 41mm Starbucks 2022 Brand New And Unworn.. This watch is available now for £16,000.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags. This watch is being…
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Rolex Hulk 116610LV
The Rolex Submariner 116610LV – also known as the Rolex HULK. A very popular Rolex diver’s watch with a distinctive green bezel and matching green dial. LV stands for “Lunette Verte” which literally means green bezel.
New & pre-owned Rolex Hulk for sale
Below is a selection of Rolex Hulk listed for sale today.
🇬🇧 delivery : A Rolex Submariner Date “Hulk” Automatic 40mm Steel Mens Watch 116610LV. This watch is available now for £16,793.98. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being…
Read More🇺🇸 delivery : A Rolex Watch Submariner Date “Hulk” 116610LV SST/Green Cerachrome Bezel Insert. This watch is available now for US$22,617.54. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This…
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🇺🇸 delivery : A 2019 MINT PAPERS Rolex Submariner Hulk 116610LV Green Dial Ceramic Watch Box. This watch is available now for US$21,992.13. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This watch is bei…
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🇺🇸 delivery : A Rolex Submariner Date “Hulk” Automatic 40mm Steel Mens Watch 116610LV. This watch is available now for US$19,950.00. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This watch i…
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Rolex Sea-Dweller
Planning a trip to the deepest parts of the world’s oceans then you’ll want the Rolex Sea-Dweller to accompany you. And that’s what James Cameron the mogul movie director did. He bravely took the Rolex Sea-Dweller to world record depths in his one man Deepsea Challenger submarine.
The watch above is a stunning example of a used Rolex Sea-Dweller sold recently by our partners at Kensington Gate Watches. All watches sold here are independently Certified Authentic
The COMEX connection
In 1967 in collaboration with COMEX – Rolex produced their first Sea-Dweller with helium escape valve. It was only in 1971 that this slayer of the deep was offered to the general public. The Rolex Sea-Dweller was initially certified to a depth of 610m. Today’s models have a waterproof rating of 1,220m (4,000ft) and 3,900m (12,800ft) – the latter being the Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea. A selection of Rolex Sea-Dweller dive watches listed for sale in the last few days.
New & Used Rolex Sea-Dweller (#1-4)
A selection of new & used Rolex Sea-Dweller watches listed for sale today. This list includes ALL models and variants including the very popular James Cameron 116660 Sea-Dweller Deepsea and the 126600 Red.
Please note – for 100% confidence & investment security please consider purchasing your Rolex Sea-Dweller within the eBay Authenticity Guarantee ✅. Your genuine Rolex Sea-Dweller is delivered with a Certificate of Authenticity independently verified. If you only click one link on this website – please click the link below for investment security and peace of mind.
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🇬🇧 delivery : A Rolex Sea-Dweller 126600 – Mens Watch – Black Dial – 2018. This watch is available now for £13,950.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being sold by a …
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🇺🇸 delivery : A ROLEX SEA-Dweller 4000 116600 Automatic Stainless Steel Men’s #TY026. This watch is available now for US$17,642.23. The seller is located in JP. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This watch is being sold…
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🇬🇧 delivery : A Rolex Sea-Dweller Men’s Black Watch – 126600. This watch is available now for £10,499.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being sold by a seller with the use…
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🇺🇸 delivery : A Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Black Blue James Cameron 44mm Stainless Steel – 126660. This watch is available now for US$14,949.00. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This watch i…
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Cameron Deepsea 116660 and Single Red 126600
James Cameron, the mogul movie director, bravely took the Rolex to world record depths in his one man Deepsea Challenger submarine. Amazingly they descended to a body crushing depth of 6.8 miles. Needless to say, the Rolex survived and a legend was born – the Rolex Deepsea. It’s a stunning watch with a deep and alluring blue to black dial. The original Rolex 116660 Cameron Deepsea and the Sea Dweller Red 126600 are the most popular models. However, all versions are getting hard to find in full set condition with box and papers.
More pre-owned Rolex Sea-Dweller (#5-8)
Another small selection of new & used Rolex Sea-Dweller discovered recently on eBay.
🇬🇧 delivery : A ROLEX Sea-Dweller SD4000 – 2015 – 116600 – Ceramic Bezel – Papers. This watch is available now for £12,450.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is be…
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🇺🇸 delivery : A Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea “Deep Blue” Auto 44mm Steel Mens Bracelet Watch 126660. This watch is available now for US$16,950.00. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This w…
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🇬🇧 delivery : A Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea 44mm Black Dial 116660 – Box & Papers 2016. This watch is available now for £10,695.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being sold b…
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🇺🇸 delivery : A MINT Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Black 116660 44mm Stainless Steel Watch Box. This watch is available now for US$9,792.13. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This watch is being sold …
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Rolex calibre 3235 – 70 hours Power Reserve
Driving the Rolex Deepsea is the calibre 3235 movement. A new-generation of movement developed and manufactured in-house by Rolex. The calibre 3235 is a self-winding mechanical movement – the forefront of the art of watchmaking. Innovative design – with 14 patents – offering extraordinary levels of precision, 70 hours power reserve, resistance to shocks and magnetism (being made of nickel-phosphorus – a material insensitive to magnetic interference.)
What to pay for a Rolex Sea-Dweller
Expect to pay anything from £7,000 to £90,000 for a pre-owned Rolex Sea-Dweller. The wide price differential can be appointed to several factors including:
- Provenance – you will pay more for unequivocal proof of authenticity / original ownership.
- Model variety – with several case materials – the cheapest Rolex Sea-Dweller features the Rolex Oystersteel case- then Oystersteel & Yellow Gold and finally the most expensive White Gold
- Rarity – some models are simply rarer than others. The lowest production runs usually attract the highest prices. For example a Rolex COMEX Sea-Dweller 1665 could fetch anything around £90,000
- Do your research – get to be an expert on the model you’re looking to purchase. Use websites such as Chrono24.co.uk and Watchfinder.com. Narrow it down to a specific model number and year eg. – “Rolex Sea Dweller Deepsea D Blue James Cameron 126660”
Rolex Sea-Dweller watches for sale (#9-12)
The watches featured below were all discovered on eBay in the last couple of days. Remember to keep an eye out for the Certified Authentic shield, or, better still, click the link below these listings to browse ONLY those watches that come with an authenticity guarantee.
🇬🇧 delivery : A UNPOLISHED Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea James Cameron Blue Stainless 116660 44mm BP. This watch is available now for £11,280.56. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This watch is being …
Read More🇺🇸 delivery : A UNPOLISHED Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea James Cameron Blue Stainless 116660 44mm BP. This watch is available now for US$13,793.31. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as Pre-owned. This watch is bein…
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🇬🇧 delivery : A Rolex Sea-Dweller Deepsea Men’s Black Watch – 116660. This watch is available now for £10,250.00. The seller is located in GB. The condition of this watch has been listed as Used. This watch is being sold by a seller with…
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🇺🇸 delivery : A NEW FEB 2023 Rolex Red Sea-Dweller 43mm Mark II 50th Anniversary Watch 126600 BP. This watch is available now for US$15,193.51. The seller is located in US. The condition of this watch has been listed as New with tags. This watch is …
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More about James Cameron and his legendary dive.
In 1960 Jacques Piccard and US Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh broke records when they reached the bottom of the Challenger Deep part of the Mariana Trench. Their vessel was called the Trieste – a 2 man deepsea “bathyscaphe” submersible. They achieved a maximum depth of 10,911 metres (35,797 ft)
World’s Deepest Solo Dive
In 2012 James Cameron completed an historic solo expedition also diving deep in to the Mariana Trench. His dive rewarded him with a place in the record books – World’s Deepest Solo Dive. He was accompanied (externally – attached to his submersible) by a Rolex Sea-Dweller. Inside his submersible – out of respect for his record breaking Trieste peers – he took a Rolex Deepsea Special watch from 1960.
Submariner FAQ’s
How much should I pay for a Rolex Submariner?
Such a difficult question to answer with honesty and conviction. It depends on how much you want one and when you want it. A £7,000 Submariner can easily fetch in excess of £12,000 on the used watch market. Do loads of research before parting with any money. Look at a website like WatchCharts.com and track the price of a specific model.
Why is it so hard to get a Submariner?
Rolex only make a certain number of watches per year. Just because demand is high doesn’t mean their going to work a night shift to churn out some more watches. Remember – this is a highly desirable luxury item. As such, meeting demand head on would have a negative effect on their resale value
How much is Submariner worth?
Anything from £3,000 upwards to over £50,000. It hugely depends on the specific model, it’s provenance, and, in some cases, who previously owned it.
Is A Rolex Submariner a good investment?
Yes and No. As with most luxury watch brands at this time the market is very volatile. It makes sense to follow the value of a specific model on a website like WATCHCHARTS.com. Our philosophy is simple – if you’re buying a watch to make money – forget it, there are better long term investments. If you are buying it because you love the craftsmanship, engineering, innovation and beauty – get your cash out now.
How long will a Rolex Submariner last?
Longer than any of us have to worry about. Get it professionally serviced every 4 or 5 years and it will never miss a beat.
Further Reading
Official Website (external link) – Rolex.com