Every Submariner Question, One Place
Buying
1. How much is a Submariner? $9,100 (no-date) to $43,000 (white gold) retail. $12,000-$42,000 secondary.
2. How long is the AD wait? 1-3 years for steel. Months for two-tone/gold.
3. Can I negotiate the price? No — Rolex sets fixed retail prices globally.
4. Grey market or AD? AD for retail price + warranty; grey for immediate availability at premium.
5. Is the secondary premium worth it? At 30-40% over retail, yes — you skip 2+ years of waiting.
Specifications
6. What size is the Submariner? 41mm diameter, 47.5mm lug-to-lug, 12.5mm thick.
7. How heavy? ~155g on Oyster bracelet.
8. What movement? Cal. 3235 (date) or 3230 (no-date). 70 hours reserve. -2/+2 sec/day.
9. Is it really waterproof to 300m? Yes — rated and tested. But Rolex recommends annual WR testing if you dive regularly.
10. What’s the bezel made of? Cerachrom ceramic — virtually scratch-proof.
Daily Wear
11. Can I shower with it? Technically yes (100m WR handles shower pressure). But hot water degrades gaskets — Rolex recommends avoiding hot showers.
12. Can I swim with it? Yes — designed for it. Screw down the crown first.
13. Will it scratch? Yes — 904L steel scratches (all steel does). Cerachrom bezel will NOT scratch.
14. How accurate? -2/+2 sec/day guaranteed. Most run +0.5 to +1.5.
15. How often to service? Every 10 years (Rolex recommendation for Cal. 3235).
Sizing
16. Minimum wrist size? 6.5″ for comfortable fit. 6″ borderline (try first).
17. Date or no-date? Date for practicality; no-date for dial purity. Full comparison.
18. Can women wear it? Yes — 6″+ wrists. Women’s guide.
Investment
19. Will it appreciate? Steel Subs have appreciated 30-130% over the last decade. No guarantee for the future.
20. Best investment Sub? 126610LV Starbucks (highest current premium).
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