Everything You’ll Ever Ask About the Submariner
We’ve compiled the 100 most-asked Rolex Submariner questions from Reddit, forums, and our customer support into one definitive FAQ. Organized by category for quick reference.
Buying (Q1-20)
Q1: How much? $9,100-$43,000 retail. Q2: AD wait? 1-3 years (steel). Q3: Grey market? $12K-$14.5K (black steel). Q4: CPO? +10-20% over grey. Q5: Negotiate? No (Rolex sets fixed prices). Q6-20: See our complete buying guide.
Sizing (Q21-30)
Q21: Size? 41mm × 47.5mm L2L. Q22: Min wrist? 6.5″. Q23: Too big for women? No — works on 6″+ wrists. Q24-30: See our size guide.
Date vs No-Date (Q31-40)
Q31: Which? Date for practicality, no-date for purity. Q32: Price difference? $1,150. Q33-40: See our date vs no-date guide.
Colors (Q41-50)
Q41: Black vs green? Black = versatile, green = distinctive ($2.5K premium). Q42-50: See our color comparison.
Maintenance (Q51-60)
Q51: Service interval? 10 years (Cal. 3235). Q52: Service cost? $1,000-$1,200. Q53-60: See our maintenance guide.
Investment (Q61-70)
Q61: Will it appreciate? Steel Subs have appreciated 30-130% over 10 years. Q62-70: See our investment data.
Alternatives (Q71-80)
Q71: Best alternative? Tudor BB58 ($3,575). Q72-80: See our alternatives guide.
DR.WATCH (Q81-100)
Q81: Do you sell Submariners? Yes — superclones from $299. Q82: 904L? Yes (on all Rolex refs). Q83: Swiss movement? Swiss/Asian auto, 28,800 vph, 48h+. Q84: Warranty? 1 year. Q85: Shipping? Free worldwide. Q86-100: Browse our full Submariner collection.
