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Independent pre-owned dealer — not an authorized Rolex dealer and not affiliated with Rolex.
Launched in 1953, the Submariner established the diver's-watch archetype and has never given up the title. The unidirectional rotating bezel, luminous dial, and Oyster case set the standard others copied. It bridges genuine diving utility with design that collectors and first-time buyers chase equally. That demand is why it stays the most liquid luxury sports watch around. Steel runs near retail; pay by wire and the math gets better still.
Every card shows the card price and the wire price side by side.
Available to order
Special order — sourced dealer-direct, delivered 7–10 business days after payment, quote confirmed at current market, final sale. Request any reference; we locate it to your spec.
Buying guide
The Submariner spans 40mm (references through 2020, including 16610 and 16613) and 41mm (current 126610 series). Steel date models are the entry point; steel-and-yellow-gold two-tones like the 16803 and 16613 add warmth with a meaningful premium, while white-gold references command the highest prices. Ceramic-bezel references (116610 onward) resist fading far better than aluminum-insert predecessors. Box, papers, and bracelet condition are critical — stretch on older Oyster bracelets is common and replacement adds cost. Dial originality matters most on vintage references, where tropical or ghost dials can dramatically elevate value beyond standard market pricing.
Early references — 5512, 5513 — defined the first three decades. The 16610 era spanned 1989–2010. The 116610 brought Cerachrom ceramic bezels in 2010; the 126610 moved to 41mm with Calibre 3235 in 2020.
References on the desk now: 16613, 1680, 116613LN, 16803, 16610, 116610LV, 168000, 5513, 16613T, 16800, 14060M, 16610LV.
At $9,749–$42,550, steel references sit near or below retail depending on age; two-tone and white-gold models account for the upper range. Current live range: $9,408 – $22,580. Prices shown are the full card price; bank-wire payment skips the 3.5% card-processing fee.
Model names, references and specifications are referenced from the official Rolex Newsroom (www.rolex.com). Trademarks and product imagery rights remain with the manufacturer; product photography shown is of our own inventory.
Tell us what you’re hunting. The desk sources it.
In-stock Rolex Submariner 40mm pieces are held at our store at 650 S. Hill St., Suite 317, in the middle of the downtown Los Angeles jewelry district — not in someone else’s showcase. We own the in-stock pieces we list, which is why the number on the page starts from a trade number rather than a retail one. References marked “Special order” are not in stock and are sourced for you after you order.
Every listing carries two figures: the card price, which is the price shown, and the wire price, which leaves out the 3.5% card-processing fee. If you are local you are welcome to come and see the piece on the bench before you buy — call the desk first and it will be out and ready. If you are not, it goes out overnight and fully insured.
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The desk sits at 650 S. Hill St. in the downtown jewelry district. Call ahead and the pieces you want to see will be out and ready.
