Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN trades 20% below successor 126610LN

First reported

WatchCharts · 29 Oct 2025, 20:33 UTC

Found by WristBible

29 Oct 2025, 20:33 UTC

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The stainless steel Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN trades at $10,400 on the secondary market, versus $13,000 for its black-bezel successor, 126610LN. Introduced in 2020, the newer reference replaced Caliber 3135 with Caliber 3235, increasing power reserve from 48 to 70 hours and adding a Chronergy escapement—a $2,600 premium for buyers weighing the upgrades.

Summary written by WristBible's AI editor from the publishers' reporting.

Coverage

• WatchChartsWhen the Previous-Generation Rolex is the Better Buy29 Oct 2025, 20:33 UTC