LONDON - eTradeWire -- The Rolex Submariner is the world's most recognisable dive watch and one of the strongest performers on the secondary market. Whether you own a modern ceramic model or a vintage steel reference, here is what your Submariner is worth today.

The Black Submariner — 116610LN & 124060

The no-date Black Sub (124060) and the date version (116610LN) are the most-traded Submariners on the market. Clean, timeless and consistently in demand.

ReferenceSecondary Market Value 2026

124060 (No-Date, Black)   £9,500–£12,000

116610LN (Date, Black)   £9,000–£11,500

Full set adds   10–15% premium

The Hulk — 116610LV (Green Dial & Bezel)

Nicknamed the Hulk for its bold all-green appearance, this discontinued reference is now highly collectible. Production ended in 2020, which immediately drove secondary prices upward.

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Current value: £13,000–£17,000 — full set commands the top end.

The Kermit — 16610LV (Green Bezel, Black Dial)

The original green bezel Submariner from 2003, nicknamed Kermit. A transitional reference with strong collector appeal, older than the Hulk but subtler in appearance.

Current value: £8,500–£12,000 depending on condition and bracelet stretch.

Vintage Submariners — Pre-2000 References

Vintage Submariners from the 1960s to 1980s carry serious collector premiums particularly the 5513, 1680 Red Sub and 6538 Big Crown. Values range from £8,000 to well over £50,000 for rare examples in original, unpolished condition.

What Affects Your Rolex Submariner Value?

• Box and papers add 10–20%
• Unpolished case commands full market value
• Original bracelet with minimal stretch adds value
• Dial originality is critical on vintage references

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