Buying a Rolex Submariner | Crown & Caliber

The Rolex Submariner is one of the most popular watches, and there are so many models to choose from. This is our Guide to Buying the right Rolex Submariner.
This video has some very helpful points to navigate buying the right Submariner for you, and includes all of our Tips on What You Need to Know Before Buying a Rolex Submariner.
In this video we’re going to cover the main Submariner References and what to look out for. Then we're going to give you our pick on which Submariner to get.
Timestamps:
1:11 4,5, and 6 Digit Submariner Reference Explanation
1:36 Quick Submariner History
2:25 Decision tree to buying the right Submariner
2:33 The Ceramic Submariner -114060 & 116610
3:13 The Pre Ceramic Submariner 14060 &16610
7:48 Submariner Recap
7:50 Vintage Submariner - 16800
8:00 Classic Submariner - 16610
8:18 Impressive Submariner - 114060
8:30 Steel and Gold Submariner - 116613
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[@gregsnavely9272]

I bought a 16610 no date, 1997, about 2 months ago. That excitement has NOT worn off yet. I love looking at it every day

[@Oakleyworld]

this is a very good place to buy a watch, i trust them completely after buying a sub from them.

[@walkerb1734]

I love the Sub and personally own a 16610. My only issue is that it’s the “go to” for everyone who gets their first bonus or promotion at their job. I prefer to try to be a little more unique. Lately, I’ve been loving wearing my Omega Planet Ocean 42mm.

[@thijst5571]

I have a hulk which is amazing but i still love my Omega Speedmaster Professional on a NATO strap, it's like you said: Something different. I also have a PAM 116 which i adore . But it doens't have to be luxury , i own a G Shock Mudmaster and it's outstanding!

[@JM-fc9gm]

Great watch, supremely overpriced and hyped hence why it’s resale value is insane right now.

[@mcclechinois1213]

Never owned one and don’t think I’ll get one BUT wanted to watch your take... Very insightful, thanks!

[@kenacycle]

excellent choice guide!! Personally I love vintage and so I have a 1680 from my birth year 1974. It's from the initial batch of white Subs as that was the year where they were transitioning from Red to White

[@steelstunners1862]

Fantastic video and a great overview. I’d love to see a similar one for the GMT.

[@MrRoyck10]

I opted for a Yatchmaster instead of a sub and Tudor GMT rather than an old Rolex GMT Pepsi.

[@MrVoayer]

Important and valuable info. Great job!!! Make a half an hour video of the subject!!!

[@MTbone7]

Well done, probably your best vid to date! Tritium 14060 for me!

[@joeg9478]

Thanks for the information, I didn’t know about all of those subtle differences.

[@kostasp1137]

Excellent video on modern sub references and recommendations! 👍

[@ultramegajones]

I bought my 114060 two years ago and I would never sell or trade it. It is the perfect watch.

[@whyte3070]

I watched so many Submariner buyers guide videos that were total tosh before finding this one. Brilliantly done. Thank you. +1 Subscriber 😄

[@hellotabasco]

A very informative video! keep it up, cheers!!!

[@damachine3]

Typo @ 1:32: You have the current two-tone versions listed as 116610 when they are 116613. I have a vast collection and own pretty much all of the modern Subs (including the Kermit), except for the Smurf.

[@CrownandCaliber]

Good catch damachine3! And you've got quite a collection!

[@Prabhu_njd]

Why didn't you guys include 1680/8 and 16618 and 116618 gold subs in this buying guide?

[@Edunf83]

Extremely helpful, really good job guys.

[@sylpascale7673]

116619 flies under the radar, beautiful piece'

[@harrisonmixer9583]

Good Guide

[@geezer8294]

nice guide

[@Mark-jy6xd]

wow. awesome info

[@liamsmith7932]

Blue is my favourite colour so i went for the Ceramic Bluesy. I just can’t go for a watch that is just all black, needs to have some colour

[@Cyborg-998]

Do this for the Day-date!!

[@flyingbarbera]

What about classic no date 14060m any good

[@arturosoto6599]

I love this guys. My first luxury watch I ever bought was from them and it was Breitling Avenger II GMT. My next watch will be a Daytona and I am going to buy it from them.

[@junjiesu8058]

Nice knowledge sharing simplified video. Thumbs up👍 Please make more types of this video😀

[@CrownandCaliber]

Thanks! And we are definitely working on more of these!

[@vtprorf9002]

I bought a Submariner half gold/steel black dial at an AD yesterday. Is it still considered difficult to find at an AD? I felt kinda lucky given I had no history with the store. My first rolex.

[@woomelo109]

Terrific video. Love the shimmy when camera focuses back on you. Swag

[@mihalis1010]

If I had to buy a Sub, it would be a 116613LN. That being said, I just bought a 16233, and that's enough for me right now.

[@davidminton2661]

114060 is probably the best rolex Submariner ever

[@l.d.humphreys2544]

Definitely the 16610T for me

[@VinnyTheCuz]

Very helpful video

[@roadtrekralph311]

What do you think of the 124060? Personally I believe these "Covid Subs" will become very valuable in the future. Rolex closed its doors for 3 months this year (2020) and perhaps will create a high demand for Subs and Sub dates made in 2020. What do you think?

[@limweipinroyce167]

Do a video picking on Sea-Dweller thanks

[@DutchClawz]

1: goodluck.

[@audemarspiguet2722]

Can you please do a similar guide for the Sea-Dweller?

[@jh-il5sb]

the waiting list for a 114060 no date. glad to hear it was your most "impressive" choice. i'm going to buy it anyway....just joking! a very informative video, hard to keep up with all the references! thanks.

[@greggeorgiou52]

114060

[@greggeorgiou52]

I’ve ordered this watch 8 months ago hopefully I will receive it before I drop dead of old age !!!!

[@mechellemcelfresh3844]

Works great

[@tomnewham1269]

The Kermet sub would be the one I’d get.

[@jeffreyanderson3501]

awesome video!!

[@CrownandCaliber]

Thanks Jeffrey!

[@justinh1258]

Soo any word about this Sub date give away..?

[@galodzib4884]

wooow. great video

[@jackflowers999]

Very cool

[@Bandit-10-4]

Yes the hulk

[@eddyvega4534]

Ceramic no date 🤤 Waited just 2 months for mine.

[@CrownandCaliber]

Hey Eddy, Did you think the wait was worth it?!

[@eddyvega4534]

Crown & Caliber Definitely. Didn’t think I would get a call and I did.

[@dariusbrainiac]

8:18 Impressive Submariner - 114060, i wonder how many people even notice subtle differences between pre and after september 2016 114060 subbys. take a rolex catalog, open on page 162 and 163 and tell me which one is better. the one on small pic on p.162 or the one that take up full p.163? you can thank my OCD ;)

[@CrownandCaliber]

Hey DB, Are you referring to the bold vs non-bold text and difference in depth rating text? We love these "OCD" details!

[@dariusbrainiac]

@@CrownandCaliber yes! And may I add that the thinner text it way more refined, making older "golder"

[@CrownandCaliber]

We love the little details like these. It briefly shows a glimpse that Rolex is still run by humans.

[@errorlogging459]

Very nice and 😎...

[@marioguzman4623]

😒 I want to buy a submarine, I have the money but it's so hard to get

[@jaym.1307]

anyone know when they are drawing the winners for the sub that ended last night?

[@CrownandCaliber]

Hi! Winner will be announced this week and will be notified by email first. Good luck!!

[@jaym.1307]

@@CrownandCaliber thanks for the quick response y'all

[@CharlieHustle1687]

The ceramic changed the soul of the Sub…and not in a good way

[@yankee_911_guy]

A no date is in my future.

[@frankhandy8868]

I am just waiting till I can buy a pre owned HULK for $8K!!

[@benzboy2000]

If it were so easy to buy them now lol

[@watchesilyke3466]

What is vintage? I feel like that's all we saw.

[@CrownandCaliber]

Hey Brandon, There's not a clear cut line, but for this video we deemed vintage anything that is a 4 digit reference number.

[@Sh0SUPERMAN]

Here's a Submariner Buying Guide: Don't The End.

[@MTbone7]

Hahahahaha

[@steelstunners1862]

There’s a part 3 to that. Have buyers remorse and then buy the watch you should have got all along. Nothing else will scratch that Submariner itch.

[@derekshearer9049]

You are correct, get the GMT like l did. Seamasters are a dime a dozen and can get them for a song used. The Rolex has to be bought from an AD.

[@billcore6295]

Overpriced and not to interested in Subs... only the blue two tone interest me..

[@motorcarclassics2922]

HULK is best sub ever made

[@jonathandougherty3677]

Step 1 be wealthy Step 2 be boring.

[@steelstunners1862]

Jonathan Dougherty I agree it’s ubiquitous but the reason it is so popular is because its just an amazing watch in terms of quality and design 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jonathandougherty3677]

Steel Stunners I agree partially, but I also think is simply brand recognition.

[@steelstunners1862]

Jonathan Dougherty I really wanted to like the new Seamaster, it’s cheaper and technically superior and more accurate than the Submariner. But it is so damn ugly and can’t decide if it’s a dress watch or a diver. Have you checked out the Tudor Pelagos? I just wish they did it in 40mm.

[@jonathandougherty3677]

Steel Stunners Doesn’t the Pelagos come in 40mm in some older versions? I do really like that watch too.

[@marcang4403]

Haha.. very complicated..😂

[@nathanpham7788]

These guys are horrible. I bought a double triple bossy deluxe, on a raft, four by four animal style, extra shingles with a shimmy and a squeeze, light axle grease, make it cry, burn it, and let it swim. Needless to say they forgot the pickles. But other than messing up my order their watch prices are very good compared to watchbox

[@bolshevikproductions]

Poster of this video is a total tail end. He hasn’t a clue. Never seen or owned any Rolex. 😂