Rolex Submariner Price Singapore: How Much It Costs (2023)

Rolex Submariner was launched in 1953 with a timeless design and impeccable craftsmanship, making it a favorite among watch enthusiasts and collectors.

According to WatchCharts, it’s the second most popular collection in Rolex’s catalog. And its watches’ market price ranges between S$12,594 and S$55,700. Its price can vary depending on several factors. One of the most significant ones is the model and the materials used. 

Before, the divers watches Rolex Submariner were exclusively available in stainless steel. Nowadays, technology and a broader fanbase have facilitated the availability of the beloved divers’ piece in gold, two-tone (steel and gold), and stainless steel. 

Here are the most popular Rolex Submariner watches on the market.

1. Rolex Submariner- Oystersteel 41mm, Black Dial Ref. M124060-0001

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  • Retail Price: S$12,164
  • Private Market Price: S$16,349
  • Pre-Owned Price: S$17,311

The main ones are a unidirectional rotatable bezel, a black dial with big luminescent hour markers, a self-winding 3230 mechanical movement, water resistance to 300m, and an Oystersteel bracelet with an Oysterlock safety clasp.

  • Production Year: 2020
  • Case Size: 41mm
  • Materials
    • Dial: Black with Chromalight lume-applied Mercedes-style hands and index/round hour markers and a lollipop-style seconds hand
    • Bracelet: Oystersteel Oyster, with Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system
    • Bezel: Unidirectional rotatable bezel with black Cerachrom insert in ceramic and 60-minute scale
  • Function: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
  • Mechanism: Automatic Caliber 3230 movement with a bi-directional winding rotor, 70-hour power reserve, and estimated service interval of 10 years

About

This model is one of the lucky pieces that enjoyed a revamp from the Crown. It’s a (men’s) dive watch with a larger 41mm Oyster case and polished bracelet, plus the trademark black bezel and dial. It doesn’t have the date feature common with most Rolex Subs. Additionally, it boasts a new and improved movement that ensures impressive precision.


2. Rolex Submariner- Oystersteel 41mm, Black Dial ref. m126610LN-0001

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  • Retail Price: S$13,701
  • Private Market Price: S$18,509
  • Pre-Owned Price: S$19,800

Its best features are a date window at 3 o’clock with a Cyclops magnifying lens over it, water resistance to 300m, a unidirectional rotatable bezel with a luminous dot, a black dial with Chromalight lume, and a screw-down winding crown with Triplock triple waterproofness system.

  • Production Year: 2020
  • Case Size: 41mm
  • Materials
    • Dial: Black with Chromalight lume-applied Mercedes-style hands and index/round hour markers and a lollipop style seconds hand
    • Bracelet: Oystersteel Oyster, with a Folding Oysterlock safety clasp and Rolex Glidelock extension system
    • Bezel: Unidirectional rotatable bezel with black ceramic Cerachrom insert and a 60-minute scale
  • Function: Date, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
  • Mechanism: Self-winding Caliber 3235 movement with a 70-hour power reserve, bi-directional winding rotor, 31 jewels, and a 28,800vph frequency

About

A high-performance luxury dive watch with enough sturdiness to handle the pressures of underwater adventures and everyday wear. It has an Oystersteel-black dial design but makes things interesting with a date display feature at 3 o’clock. It has a matching Oystersteel Oyster bracelet that amplifies its sporty nature and a capable movement inside its beautiful 41mm case.


3. Rolex Submariner- Oystersteel 41mm, Black Dial ref. m126610LV-0002

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  • Retail Price: S$14,436
  • Private Market Price: S$22,477
  • Pre-Owned Price: S$23,354

It features a waterproof rating of 300m, a bezel with a 60-click motion and green insert, a self-winding mechanical movement, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a Triplock winding crown.

  • Production Year: 2020
  • Case Size: 41mm
  • Materials
    • Dial: Black, and it features large luminescent hour markers that are easy to read in low light conditions. It also features a date display at the 3 o’clock position, which is magnified by a Cyclops lens for easy reading
    • Bracelet: Oystersteel, with a folding Oysterlock safety clasp with an Easylink 5mm comfort extension link, which enables the wearer to tune the bracelet length by up to 5mm for a comfortable fit
    • Bezel: Unidirectional rotating, with a green Cerachrom ceramic insert and 60-minute scale
  • Function: Date, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
  • Mechanism: Self-winding Caliber 3235 movement

About

Also known as the Starbucks, Lunette Verte, and Cermit, The m126610LV-0002 is a modern interpretation of the classic ref. 16610LV Submariner (Kermit). It’s part of the updated 2020 41mm series and has a 41mm Oystersteel case, a matte black dial with large luminescent hour indicators, a matching Oyster bracelet, and the main attraction: A unidirectional rotatable bezel with a green Cerachrom insert in ceramic.


4. Rolex Submariner- Yellow Rolesor 41mm, Blue Dial ref. m126613LB-0002

  • Retail Price: S$20,852
  • Private Market Price: S$23,492
  • Pre-Owned Price: S$24,409

They include an anti-reflective coating on the inside of its crystal, a unidirectional rotatable bezel, a scratch-resistant blue Cerachrom insert, water resistance to 300 meters, and a royal blue dial.

  • Production Year: 2020
  • Case Size: 41mm
  • Materials
    • Dial: Blue dial with large luminescent hour markers
    • Bracelet: Oyster bracelet with flat three-piece links Folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system
    • Bezel: Unidirectional rotatable, with 60-minute graduations in 18K Yellow Gold and a scratch-resistant Cerachrom insert in blue ceramic
  • Function: Date, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
  • Mechanism: Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding Caliber 3235 movement

About

The lunette bleu is a stunning men’s luxury dive watch that combines the durability of Oystersteel with the luxury of 18k Yellow Gold. It has a 41mm Yellow Rolesor case and matching Oyster bracelet that are contrasted by its blue dial and bezel that add a pop of color to its classic design.


5. Rolex Submariner- Yellow Rolesor 41mm, Black Dial ref. 126613LN-0002

Rolex Submariner

  • Retail Price: S$20,852
  • Private Market Price: S$22,056
  • Pre-Owned Price: S$23,700

The watch features a date function, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, hands and hour markers with an 18K Yellow Gold outline, water resistance to 300m, a two-tone bracelet, and a screw-down crown with Triplock triple waterproofness system.

  • Production Year: 2020
  • Case Size: 41mm
  • Materials
    • Dial: Black, with Chromalight lume-applied 18K Yellow Gold tone hour markers and hands for easy readability in low light conditions
    • Bracelet: Yellow Rolesor, with an Oysterlock safety clasp to prevent accidental opening and a Rolex extension Glidelock system
    • Bezel: Unidirectional rotatable, with a black Cerachrom insert and 60-minute graduations in Yellow Gold
  • Function: Date, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
  • Mechanism: Rolex’s automatic Caliber 3235 movement, which provides a power reserve of approximately 70 hours

About

A luxurious dress watch with a serious design and personality. It has a 41mm Yellow Rolesor case, a rich black dial that’s visible among the white hands and hour markers, a unidirectional rotatable bezel, and a Yellow Rolesor Oyster bracelet with a safety feature that keeps it shut around the wrist. It’s powered by the automatic Caliber 3235 movement.


6. Rolex Submariner- Yellow Gold, Black Dial ref. m126618LN-0002

Rolex Submariner

  • Retail Price: S$52,130
  • Private Market Price: S$54,326
  • Pre-Owned Price: S$57,554

Its main features are water resistance to 300m, a unidirectional rotatable bezel with knurled corners and Yellow Gold 60-minute graduations, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal over its dial, an automatic in-house movement, and a Yellow Gold Triplock winding crown that provides triple waterproofness.

  • Production Year: 2020
  • Case Size: 41mm
  • Materials
    • Dial: Black with Chromalight-applied hands and hour markers
    • Bracelet: Oystersteel Oyster, flat three-piece links with a Rolex Folding Oysterlock Safety Clasp with a Rolex Glidelock Extension System
    • Bezel: Unidirectional rotating, with a Cerachrom bezel insert in black ceramic and 60-minute markings in 18K Yellow Gold
  • Function: Date, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
  • Mechanism: Automatic Caliber 3235 movement with 31 jewels, a 70-hour power reserve (approximately), and a 28,800vph frequency

About

Looking for a stylish and functional timepiece? This fits the description with its eye-catching 41mm Yellow Gold case and bracelet and black dial with large luminescent hour markers and a Cerachrom bezel insert in black ceramic. It also has Yellow Gold detailing on its hands and hour markers, giving it a sophisticated look while balancing its overall design.


7. Rolex Submariner- Yellow Gold, Blue Dial ref. 126618LB-0002

Rolex Submariner

  • Retail Price: S$52,130
  • Private Market Price: S$53,978
  • Pre-Owned Price: S$56,162

They include a blue dial with gold hour markers and hands, a date window at 3 o’clock position with a Cyclops magnifying lens, a luminous dot at the bezel’s starting point, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a screw-down crown.

  • Production Year: 2021
  • Case Size: 41mm
  • Materials
    • Dial: Blue with gold hour markers and hands and a date aperture at 3 o’clock
    • Bracelet: Yellow gold and features a folding Oysterlock safety clasp and Rolex Glidelock Extension System
    • Bezel: Unidirectional rotatable and features a scratch-resistant blue Cerachrom insert in ceramic. The numbers and graduations on the bezel are coated in gold
  • Function: Date, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
  • Mechanism: Rolex Caliber 3235, a self-winding mechanical movement that is highly accurate and reliable. It has an energy reserve of approximately 70 hours

About

This is pretty much similar to our previous selection, but it trades the black for a handsome royal blue dial and bezel. It also boasts some noteworthy improvements from the last series, including a slimmer yet larger case, a lighter solid link Oyster bracelet with a more reliable grasp around the wrist, and a thinner bezel that allows for a better grip thanks to its knurled corners.


8. Rolex Submariner- White Gold, Black Dial ref. m126619LB-0003

Rolex Submariner

  • Retail Price: S$56,140
  • Private Market Price: S$52,485
  • Pre-Owned Price: S$52,825

They include a unidirectional rotating bezel with white markings, a date window at 3 o’clock, Water resistance to 300 meters, a unidirectional rotatable bezel with a blue insert, and a White Gold bracelet with brushed outer links and polished middle links.

  • Production Year: 2020
  • Case Size: 41mm
  • Materials
    • Dial: Black with Chromalight lume-applied hands and a lollipop-style seconds hand and large luminescent hour markers
    • Bracelet: White gold Oyster bracelet with a folding Oysterlock safety clasp with Rolex Glidelock extension system
    • Bezel: Unidirectional rotatable with a Blue Cerachrom ceramic insert with a white 60-minute scale
  • Function: Hours, minutes, seconds, and date
  • Mechanism: Self-winding Caliber 3235 mechanical movement

About

A luxurious dive watch with a unique design. It features a masculine 41mm White Gold case and a rich black dial that contrasts the case and contributes to better legibility. It also has a unidirectional rotatable bezel with a blue ceramic insert and a case and bracelet that are well-polished to bring out a distinct professional look.


9. Rolex Submariner- Yellow Rolesor, Blue Dial ref. 116613LB

Rolex Submariner

  • Retail Price: S$4,660
  • Private Market Price: S$19,949
  • Pre-Owned Price: S$21,328

They include a unidirectional rotatable bezel with a blue Cerachrom insert, a blue dial, a two-tone bracelet with a Glidelock clasp, a Yellow Gold Triplock winding crown, and a self-winding Caliber 3135 mechanical movement.

  • Production Year: 2009-2020
  • Case Size: 40mm
  • Materials
    • Dial: Blue with a sunburst finish and Chromalight lume-applied Mercedes-style hour hand, minute hand, lollipop-style seconds hand, and index/round hour markers
    • Bracelet: Two-tone Oyster with Glidelock safety clasp
    • Bezel: Unidirectional rotatable with a blue ceramic Cerachrom insert with markings in Yellow Gold
  • Function: Date, Hours, Minutes, Seconds
  • Mechanism: Automatic Caliber 3135 movement with a 48-hour power reserve

About

The Rolex Submariner ref. 116613LB ‘Bluesy’ is a unique men’s luxury dive watch. It’s special for its two-tone design, ceramic Cerachrom blue bezel and sunburst blue dial that dances in the light. It may not currently be in production (it was discontinued in 2020), but it has won the hearts of most watch collectors and is currently in demand.


Summary

The table provided below presents a summary of the essential features and pricing information for various models as a comparison guide.

Model

Key Features

Retail Price

Private Market Price

Pre-Owned Price 

Rolex Submariner ref. m124060-0001

  • Unidirectional rotatable bezel
  • Self-winding 3230 mechanical movement
  • Water resistance to 300m

S$12,164

S$12,164

S$16,349

Rolex Submariner ref. m126610LN-0001

  • Date window at 3 o’clock with a Cyclops magnifying lens over it
  • Unidirectional rotatable bezel with a luminous dot
  • Black dial with Chromalight lume

S$9,110

S$13,701

S$19,800

Rolex Submariner ref. m126610LV-0002

  • Waterproof rating of 300m
  • Bezel with a 60-click motion and green insert
  • Self-winding mechanical movement

S$9,669

S$14,436

S$23,354

Rolex Submariner ref. m126613LB-0002

  • Anti-reflective coating on the inside of its crystal
  • Royal blue dial
  • Scratch-resistant blue Cerachrom insert

S$16,350

S$20,852

S$23,492

Rolex Submariner ref. m126613LN-0002

  • Hands and hour markers with an 18K Yellow Gold outline
  • Two-tone bracelet
  • Screw-down crown with Triplock triple waterproofness system

S$15,049

S$20,852

S$23,700

Rolex Submariner ref. m126618LN-0002

  • Unidirectional rotatable bezel with knurled corners and Yellow Gold 60-minute graduations
  • Automatic in-house movement
  • Yellow Gold Triplock winding crown that provides triple waterproofness

S$43,390

S$52,130

S$54,326

Rolex Submariner ref. m126618LB-0002

  • Blue dial with gold hour markers and hands
  • Date window at 3 o’clock position with a Cyclops magnifying lens
  • Luminous dot at the bezel’s starting point

S$42,155

S$52,130

S$53,978

Rolex Submariner ref. m126619LB-0003

  • Water resistance to 300 meters
  • Unidirectional rotatable bezel with a blue insert
  • White Gold bracelet with brushed outer links and polished middle links

S$47,470

S$56,140

S$52,485

Rolex Submariner ref. 116613LB

  • Unidirectional rotatable bezel with a blue Cerachrom insert
  • Blue dial
  • Two-tone bracelet with a Glidelock safety clasp

S$4,660

S$19,949

S$21,328

Note:The prices of pre-owned and private market items are subject to fluctuations based on prevailing market conditions

Why You Should Invest in a Rolex Submariner

The Rolex Submariner is a classic timepiece that has been around for over 50 years. Its timeless design and iconic looks have made it popular among watch enthusiasts and collectors. Here are some valid reasons you should consider investing in a Rolex Submariner:

1. Timeless Design and Iconic Looks

One of the strongest selling points of the Rolex Submariner has always been its classic, timeless design. The watch has gone through several iterations over the years, but it has always managed to retain its quintessential look. The Submariner’s iconic looks have made it a symbol of luxury and status, and it is often seen as a must-have accessory for those who want to make a statement.

2. Strong Resale Value

Another reason to invest in a Rolex Submariner is its strong resale value. The divers watches are known to hold their value well, and in some cases, they can even appreciate over time. This makes the Submariner a good investment for those looking to buy a luxury watch that will retain its value in the long run.

Rolex watches are known to retain their value over time and even appreciate in value. In fact, some Rolex watches have been known to sell for more than their original retail price.

The Submariner is an excellent investment option because it has a history of appreciating in value if maintained properly and sold by authorized dealers. For example, a vintage Submariner from the 1960s can sell for several times its original retail price. Additionally, Rolex is known for making only a limited number of watches each year, which can increase the demand and value of their watches over time.

3. High-Quality Craftsmanship and Materials

Rolex is famous for its high-quality craftsmanship and materials, and the Submariner is no exception. The watch is made from premium materials such as 904L stainless steel and 18k gold and is built to last. The Submariner is also water-resistant up to 300 meters, making it a reliable choice for divers and other water sports enthusiasts.

4. Wide Range of Options

The Rolex Submariner comes in a wide range of options, so there is something for everyone. Whether you prefer the classic black dial or the more modern blue or green options, there is a Submariner that will suit your style. The watch also comes in different sizes and materials, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs and budget.

5. Durability

Another factor contributing to a Rolex Submariner’s investment value is its durability. Rolex watches are made to last and can withstand extreme conditions. As a result, a well-maintained Submariner can last for decades, making it a valuable family heirloom.

Rolex watches are designed to be easy to service. Most Rolex service centers have the necessary parts on hand, which can reduce the time and cost of repairs. The brand also has an extensive network of authorized service centers worldwide, which means you can get your watch serviced no matter where you are.

You should take it to a certified Rolex dealer for servicing after every 3-5 years, depending on the Sub model and its condition, to lengthen its durability. The professional will open it, clean the movement and the inner parts (and replace them if necessary), and return it to you in an even better condition.

6. Brand Reputation and Prestige

The Rolex brand has become synonymous with sophistication, quality, and prestige. Rolex is revered for its attention to detail, precision, and durability, earning it a reputation as one of the world’s leading luxury watch brands.

An Oyster Perpetual Submariner embodies success and accomplishment, which can add to its investment value. Additionally, the Rolex brand has a strong following among collectors and enthusiasts, which can increase the demand for their watches over time.

Final Word

The Rolex Submariner is a highly sought-after iconic timepiece that watch enthusiasts and collectors have appreciated for decades. Its timeless design, durability, and precision make it a valuable investment for those willing to pay the worthwhile price.

Key Takeaways

  • The latest Submariner features a 41mm case, unidirectional rotatable bezel, 300m water resistance, crown guard, and Chromalight lume.
  • Submariners, available in stainless steel, gold, and two-tone, have maintained their original design since 1953.
  • These high-quality watches are a smart investment, appreciated in value over time and perfect for both underwater and everyday use.

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