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Submariner · 2020 to present
“Sub Date”
Grade A · 83/100Today's call: Buy
A: strong buy-and-hold. Ranked #21 of 129 references in The Crown Index vault.
| Original retail (2026) | $10,900 |
|---|---|
| Market today | $13,000 – $14,500 |
| Vs original retail | +26% |
| 1-year trend | +3% |
The default luxury dive watch of the modern era. Trades about 25 to 30 percent over retail, year in, year out.
Not a rocket, but the single most liquid non-Daytona Rolex: it is the market's cash equivalent.
This is the watch people mean when they say 'a Rolex'. James Bond wore a Submariner from Dr. No onward, Sean Connery's on a too-small leather strap, and sixty years of that imagery is baked into the price.
The 41mm case actually wears like the old 40 thanks to slimmer lugs, a detail Rolex never advertised and owners discover with relief. The 3235 movement runs 70 hours, so it's still ticking Monday morning after a weekend in the drawer.
Our verdict: Store of value. If you want one Rolex you can always sell in 48 hours, this is it.
| Sizes | 41mm |
|---|---|
| Case & bracelet material | Oystersteel (stainless) |
| Factory bracelet | Oyster |
| Factory bezels | Black Cerachrom |
| Notable dials | Black |
| Caliber | 3235 |
| Production | 2020 to present |
| Sold | Example | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 2026, box and papers (7 sold) | $15,248 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | New 2026, Oyster (17 sold) | $14,915 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Unworn 2025 (7 sold) | $13,976 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Pre-owned 2024 (5 sold) | $13,759 |
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