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Submariner · 2020 to present
“No-Date Sub”
Grade B · 79/100Today's call: Value buy
B: solid, selective. Ranked #38 of 129 references in The Crown Index vault.
| Original retail (2026) | $9,600 |
|---|---|
| Market today | $11,500 – $12,500 |
| Vs original retail | +25% |
| 1-year trend | +2% |
The purist's Submariner: symmetrical dial, no cyclops, slightly cheaper entry.
Historically trails the Date version in premium but tracks the same curve.
The purist's Submariner: no date, no cyclops, perfect dial symmetry. This is the configuration closest to the 1953 original, and the one watch writers almost universally pick when forced to choose a single Rolex.
Rolex has made a no-date Sub continuously for over 70 years, the longest unbroken run in the catalog. Buying one is less like picking a model and more like subscribing to an institution.
Our verdict: Dependable. Think of it as the Date Sub with a 10 percent discount and the same resale behavior.
| Sizes | 41mm |
|---|---|
| Case & bracelet material | Oystersteel (stainless) |
| Factory bracelet | Oyster |
| Factory bezels | Black Cerachrom |
| Notable dials | Black |
| Caliber | 3230 |
| Production | 2020 to present |
| Sold | Example | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | eBay sale (16 sold) | $13,581 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New 2026 (19 sold) | $13,218 |
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