Rolex Submariner

• History & General Rolex Submariner Information

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner was introduced in 1953.  The Submariner was the first divers wristwatch waterproof to 100 meters.  Submariner watches have certain styling cues that immediately let you know the watch is a Rolex Submariner.  Among these is the Oyster bracelet and the unidirectional rotatable bezel that allows divers to read their immersion time.  This Submariner is perhaps the most iconic Rolex of all time.  It is a rugged sport watch, yet it's timeless style looks equally appealing in a formal setting.  If you are going to have one Rolex watch we always recommend the Submariner Date.  The Submariner comes in stainless steel, stainless steel and gold and solid gold.  The newer versions of the watch now use a ceramic unidirectional bezel.  Certain vintage models of this watch are quite collectable and we would recommend that you contact us for a quick quote or a professional appraisal if you own one of these watches.

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• Various Rolex Submariner Examples

• Various Vintage Rolex Submariner Examples



• Rolex Submariner Market Sales Trends

• How to Find Your Rolex Submariner Reference & Serial Number

1. Remove your watch band & bracelet.

2. Look between the lugs for the reference/model number and serial number.  Refer to the diagram below.

• Common Rolex Submariner Date Reference Numbers - 40mm Diameter

1680, 16800, 168000, 16610, 16610LV, 16613, 16618, 16803, 16808,116610, 116613, 116618, 116619

• Common Rolex Submariner Reference Numbers - 40mm Diameter

5508, 5512, 5513, 5514, 5517, 6200, 6204, 6205, 6536, 6538, 6538A,14060, 14060M, 114060

• Rolex Serial Number Date Ranges

DATE	SERIAL #	DATE	SERIAL #	DATE	SERIAL #	DATE	SERIAL #	DATE	SERIAL #	DATE	SERIAL #	DATE	SERIAL #
1937	99,000	1949	608,000	1961	1,480,000	1973	3,741,000	1985	8,815,000	1992.25	C000,00l	2007	M000,001
1938	118,000	1950	673,500	1962	1,557,000	1974	4,002,000	1986	9,292,000	1993.75	S000,001	2008	V000,001
1939	136,000	1951	738,500	1963	1,635,000	1975	4,266,000	1987	9,765,000	1995	W000,001	2009	G000,001
1940	165,000	1952	804,000	1964	1,713,000	1976	4,538,000	1987.50	R999,999	1996	T000,00l	2010	G000,001
1941	194,000	1953	950,000	1965	1,792,000	1977	5,005,000	1987.75	R000,001	1997.75	U000,00l
1942	224,000	1954	999,999	1966	1,870,000	1978	5,481,000	1988	R999,999	1999	A000,00l
1943	253,000	1955	200,000	1967	2,164,000	1979	5,965,000	1989	L000,001	2000.50	P000,001
1944	285,000	1956	400,000	1968	2,426,100	1980	6,432,000	1990	L999,999	2001.50	K000,001
1945	348,000	1957	600,000	1969	2,689,000	1981	6,910,000	1990.50	E000,001	2002.75	Y000,001
1946	413,000	1958	800,000	1970	2,952,000	1982	7,385,000	1991.25	E999,999	2003.75	F000,001
1947	478,000	1959	1,100,000	1971	3,215,000	1983	7,860,000	1991.50	X000,001	2005	D000,001
1948	543,000	1960	1,401,000	1972	3,478,000	1984	8,338,000	1991.75	N000,001	2006	Z000,001

 

• Rolex Bracelet Clasp Numbers

(Clasp codes indicate the estimated year of manufacture of the bracelet.  These codes are found on the clasp of the bracelet.)

YEAR	CLASP CODE	YEAR	CLASP CODE	YEAR	CLASP CODE	YEAR	CLASP CODE
1976	A	1986	K	1996	V	2006	OP
1977	B	1987	L	1997	Z	2007	EO
1978	C	1988	M	1998	U	2008	PJ
1979	D	1989	N	1999	X	2009	LT
1980	E	1990	O	2000	AB	2010	RS, E6R
1981	F	1991	P	2001	DE
1982	G	1992	Q	2002	DT
1983	H	1993	R	2003	AD
1984	I	1994	S	2004	CL
1985	J	1995	T	2005	MA

 

• Various Rolex Movement Caliber Numbers

CALIBER #	WATCH REFERENCE NUMBERS MOVEMENT USED IN
1565	1500, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1600, 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604, 1605, 1607, 1610, 1611, 1625, 1675
1575	1500, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1505, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, 1530, 1550, 1600, 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604, 1607, 1610, 1611, 1625, 1630, 1655, 1665, 1675, 1680
3035	15505, 16000, 16200, 16003, 16008, 16009, 16013, 16014, 16018, 16019, 16030, 16078, 16250, 16253, 16258, 16600, 16660, 16800, 16803, 16808
3135	15200, 15210, 15223, 15238, 16200, 16220, 16203, 16233, 16234, 16238, 16248, 16250, 16263, 16364, 16600, 16610, 11610LV, 16613, 16618, 16622, 16628, 116138, 116139, 116188, 116189, 116201, 116203, 116208, 116231, 116233, 116234, 116238, 116261, 116263, 116264
1560	1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1016, 1018, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1035, 1036, 1039
1520	5500, 5501, 5504, 5513, 5520, 5552, 5590
1570	1002, 1003, 1005, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1016, 1018, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1027, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1035, 1036, 1038, 1039, 5512
3000	14000, 14010, 14060, 14270
3130	14000M, 14010M, 14060M, 14203M, 14208M, 114270
3055	18026, 18028, 18029, 18038, 18039, 18046, 18048, 18049, 18078, 18079
3155	18308, 18946, 18948, 18956, 18958, 118205, 118206, 118208, 118209, 118235, 118238, 118239, 118296, 118338, 118339, 118346, 118348, 118366, 118398, 118399
1575	1655, 1675
3075	16750, 16753, 16758, 16700
3085	16550, 16760
3185	16570, 16710, 16713, 16718
3186	116718
4030	16515, 16518, 16519, 16520, 16523, 16528, 16568, 1658
4130	116509, 116518, 116519, 116520, 116523, 116528, 116589, 116599, 116598, 116599
2035	6824, 6825, 6827, 6828, 6829, 6830, 6831, 6832, 6833, 6835, 6838, 6839, 6900, 6901, 6902, 6903, 6904, 6905, 6906, 6907, 6913, 6914, 6916, 6917, 6919, 6920, 6921, 6924, 6927, 6929, 6933
2135	68240, 68273, 69160, 69163, 69173, 69178, 69190, 69174, 69178, 69623, 69240
2235	76188, 76198, 76243, 77080, 77014, 77483, 77518, 78158, 78159, 78238, 78240, 78248, 78266, 78268, 78273, 78274, 78278, 78279, 78286, 78288, 79068, 79078, 79079, 79089, 79126, 79136, 79138, 79158, 79159, 79160, 79163, 79166, 79173, 79174, 79178, 79179, 79190, 79238, 79240, 79288, 80298, 80299, 80318, 80319, 80328, 80329, 80359, 81209, 81339, 168622, 168623, 168628, 169622, 169623, 169628, 178238, 178288, 178158, 178279, 178239, 178159, 178243, 178246, 178296, 178286, 178245, 178274, 178275, 179136, 179138, 179158, 179175, 179178, 179179, 179239, 179160, 179165, 179166, 179168, 179173, 179298, 179368, 17945
2030	6706, 6707, 6710, 6711, 6712, 6713, 6715, 6717, 6718, 6719, 6720, 6721, 6723, 6724, 6744, 6745, 6747, 6748, 6749, 6751, 6753, 6754, 6757, 6771
2130	67180, 67480, 76030, 76080, 76094, 77014, 77080
2230	76080
3187	16570

 

Elite Timepieces specializes in Rolex Submariner watches.  We buy, sell and offer written market and insurance appraisals on these fine timepieces.  If you would like to get a quick offer to sell your Rolex or a written appraisal of your watch click below.

 

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